Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District

The board approved the FFA Officer Retreat and heard academic data presentations from school principals. The Superintendent provided updates on the Lincoln Early Learning Center construction, a completed solar panel project, and the development of a virtual education option. Key actions included approving the 2026-2027 Bus Driver Pay Scale, a sealcoating and striping bid, 2026-2027 WIAA Membership, a CESA 4 Service Agreement Addendum, and the EMC Insurance renewal. Additionally, the board accepted several staff resignations and approved the hiring of new custodial and teaching staff.

The Board conducted officer elections for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Clerk. Administrative reports included a CESA update, an approved FCCLA National Conference trip, and updates on school district operations and enrollment. New business included the approval of 2026-2027 health insurance rates, support and certified staff salary schedules, a 3-year library plan, a school resource officer agreement, and the purchase of a new bus. The Board also approved the district handbook, the use of district facilities for Strawberry Fest, the purchase of science textbooks and replacement Macbook computers, and the establishment of a district-operated summer childcare program. Additionally, the Board accepted several resignations and approved new hires for various district positions.

The Board discussed and acted upon various items including the approval of FFA overnight trip requests and several administrative reports from principals and the superintendent regarding school assessments, curriculum planning, and project funding. Key business actions included the selection of a new employee healthcare insurance plan, authorization for the issuance of general obligation promissory notes, approval of audited financial statements, and adoption of a policy handbook for the new childcare center. Additionally, the board approved curriculum resource purchases, a CESA 4 service agreement, and policy updates. Staffing changes, including multiple resignations and a new coaching appointment, were also finalized.

The board reviewed administrative reports covering a request for an overnight trip for Skills USA, updates on elementary playground flooding issues, high school athletics and activities, the upcoming annual audit, and recruitment plans for the next elementary principal. New business items included updates on facility project bids, approval of combined financing for a solar panel project and a childcare center, the approval of a CESA 10 service contract, and construction testing services. The board also discussed proposed policy updates, plans for an additional bus route, and student participation in the Start College Now program. Furthermore, the board acted on several staff resignations and new hires, and convened an executive session to discuss employment and compensation matters.

The board approved the final construction estimate and guaranteed maximum price for a new childcare center. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of HyperV and support services for technology infrastructure, approved an overnight student trip for the FCCLA State Conference, and confirmed the hiring of an elementary school principal and assistant track coaches. Finally, the board convened into executive session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation.