Bethel School District 82

The board addressed several administrative and operational items, including re-establishing the Working Cash Fund and reviewing closed session minutes and tapes. Key approvals involved the 2016-2017 student handbook, the purchase of a used bus, a new intercom system, and Chromebooks. Additionally, the board authorized the superintendent to conduct a non-certified employment search and received reports on general state aid calculations, school registration, the fresh fruit and vegetable program, and an active shooter training program.

Key actions taken during the meeting included the appointment of Shannon Walker as secretary pro tem, approval of the meeting agenda, and approval of Bills, Payroll, and the Treasurer's Report. The board also approved the renewal membership with IASB for 2019-2020 and authorized advertising for milk and bread bids for the upcoming school year. Furthermore, the board approved the display of the Amended FY2019 Budget and set a hearing date for it. Other approvals included the Consolidated District Plan and a door replacement project with Wheeler Construction for $5,450.00. A closed session was held to discuss matters, followed by a return to open session.

The meeting involved the approval of the agenda and the authorization to sign minutes from previous meetings. Key actions included the approval of bills, payroll, and the treasurer's report. The Board approved a substantial list of Board Policies. Furthermore, the Board authorized the purchase of 60 Chromebooks not to exceed $15,000.00, utilizing Digital Equity Formula Funding. A Public Hearing was scheduled for January 25, 2021, to review the use of e-Learning Days in place of Emergency Days. The Board also scheduled a special meeting for January 7, 2021.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the agenda, the approval of Bills, Payroll, and the Treasurer's Report with additions. The board also moved to approve the 2016 Prevailing Wage Resolution and review and approve the CIPA policy. Furthermore, approval was granted for several board policies (6:130, 6:300 series, 7:150 series, 7:190 series, 7:200 series, 7:210 series, 7:220, 7:230, 7:240 series, and 7:305 series). The board also approved the Ameri Corp Program position(s) for the subsequent 2016-2017 school year.

The key discussion points of the special board meeting included the motion to appoint Shannon Walker as secretary pro-tem, the approval of the meeting agenda, and the approval of a four-day week schedule for all students, which included remote learning on Fridays. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.