Amsterdam School District 75

The meeting included a review of the treasurer's report and discussions regarding past events such as teacher appreciation, the school carnival, and field day. The agenda focused on planning future events for the 2026/2027 school year, including golf night, open house, a climb-a-thon, movie night, and children's theater. Additionally, the group coordinated logistics for a upcoming playground equipment installation, including volunteer needs and food provisions.

The agenda covers the approval of warrants and journal entries, alongside various organizational reports including business manager, parent group, and superintendent updates. Significant business items include the transportation contract for the upcoming fiscal year, salary schedules for certified and classified staff, substitute pay rates, and hiring for teaching positions. Further discussion topics include staff contracts, exterior painting proposals, strategic plan review, the kindergarten calendar, administrative oaths, and board reorganization tasks such as officer elections and district clerk appointments.

The board discussed several items, including a review of the monthly budget, revenue, and expenditures, along with a notice regarding changes in mills. Reports were presented by the parent group and the principal/superintendent. Building and grounds maintenance updates and a facility inventory review were conducted. Old business included actions on a video surveillance policy, safe return to schools plan, and an emergency flipbook. New business items included an informational update on the internet provider, designation of a 504 coordinator, review of the substitute teacher list, and an informational update on the autumn bazaar.

The meeting included a public comment session regarding concerns about the M.O.S.S program. The board approved the payroll, ACH, and claim warrants totaling $90,804.98, along with a journal entry. Additionally, the business manager provided a report reviewing the monthly budget revenue, expenditures, general fund status, and cash reconciliation.

The meeting agenda covers several operational and policy-related items. Key discussion topics include the review of the monthly business budget and cash reconciliation, a report from the parent group, and a report from the principal/superintendent. The board will address building and grounds maintenance, including project updates and a facility inventory review. Old business includes a review of the safe return to school plan and second readings of policy updates regarding the school library program and instructional materials. New business items involve an obsolete equipment resolution, a technology contract, and the hiring of summer custodial aides.