Allendale Public School District

The Work Session of the Board of Education addressed several discussion items. Key topics included the potential purchase of new High Jump and Pole Vault Mats, the procurement of updated hardware for data storage, and a review of Bullying and Discipline Reports. The session concluded after a period designated for public comment.

This document outlines the 2025-2026 building goals based on the Spring 2024-25 data review. The plan focuses on two primary areas: reading and behavior. Key objectives include achieving specific vocabulary proficiency rates, with goals of 90% proficiency for iReady and 80% for PELI by Spring 2026. For behavior, the goal is to ensure the top three motivating behaviors are documented with specific functions, eliminating 'don't know' as a category, also by Spring 2026.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. The Consent Agenda, which included the approval of prior minutes from January 12, various financial reports, and personnel actions, was approved. Key discussions and action items included the potential for a future bond proposal, approval for the MS Robotics VEX V5 Team to attend the 2026 CREATE US Open Invitational Field Trip in Iowa, and conditional approval for the FIRST Robotics team to attend the World Championship event in Houston, Texas, pending qualification. Furthermore, the Board approved the purchase of two high-sensitivity handheld metal detecting wands for targeted searches to deter the possession of vaping devices.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and proceeded with the Organizational Meeting segment. Key actions during the organizational phase included the election of officers for the 2026 calendar year: Holstege as Board President, Ramey as Vice-President, Thurkettle as Secretary, and DeJong as Treasurer. The Board also designated key officials for school fund deposition, posting, and recording minutes. Furthermore, the Board approved the meeting schedule, committee assignments, and miscellaneous items, including compensation rates and legal counsel appointments. The Consent Agenda, including financial reports and personnel matters, was approved. Action items involved the approval of the General Appropriation Resolution to amend the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and the approval of the Superintendent's goals for 2025/2026 across student achievement, staffing, and facilities.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which covered financial reports and other routine business items. Key discussion items in the action section involved proposing and approving minor language adjustments to several Board policies (#1422, 2260, 2266, 3122, 4122, 5517, 9211). The Board also approved the annual 2026 Summer Tax Collection Agreement.