Central DeWitt Community School District

The board addressed several action items including the approval of an employee resignation and settlement agreement, the acceptance of an E-Rate project quote, and the approval of a personnel report, which included the hiring of a new preschool teacher and the recording of staff resignations.

The board conducted its retiring and organizational meetings. Presentations were delivered regarding the Building and Trades program and the recent FFA National Convention. The organizational portion included the administration of oaths, the election of board officers, and the appointment of the Secretary-Treasurer. The board adopted Roberts Rules of Order, received administrative and financial reports, and approved a consent agenda that included personnel actions, donations, and travel approvals. Further actions involved naming an official publication, appointing legal counsel, assigning legislative and committee roles, setting regular meeting dates, approving equipment replacement, and authorizing the salvage of district vehicles. A public hearing was scheduled for the sale of district property.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the potential sale of district property. No members of the public were present to address the board, and no comments were received during the session.

The board meeting included several key actions, such as the approval of various personnel hires for positions including counselor, associate, and site supervisor. The board approved donations to the school district, passed a resolution regarding the sale of real property, and reviewed and approved the high school course guidebook for 2026-27. Additionally, the district's At-Risk/Drop-Out Prevention Plan was accepted, and requests were approved for Modified Supplemental Amount funding for at-risk programs and open enrollment adjustments. A public hearing was also scheduled for the upcoming school calendar.

The board addressed several personnel actions, including the hiring of various facilitators, leads, coaches, and staff members, as well as acknowledging several resignations. The board also reviewed the abstract of bills and the student activity fund report. Key action items included setting a public hearing for the 2026-2027 certified budget, approving the Budget Guarantee Resolution, authorizing the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Program Participation Agreement for fiscal year 2027, tabling a school funding resolution, and approving various donations to the school district.