Marshall Public Schools Board Of Education Business Session
The Board of Education meeting included the approval of new hires and the adoption of an agenda. Key action items discussed and approved included the relocation of an air conditioning unit to the roof at Gordon, which is projected to result in cost savings; the adoption of updated board policies, including new student cell phone usage restrictions; the adoption of middle school FFA agriculture textbooks; and the approval of various overnight or out-of-state field trips. Additionally, the Board authorized cooperative purchasing for graphic and print technology equipment for Opportunity High School using grant funds. The meeting also addressed board member inquiries regarding the state budget, specifically funding for mental health and safety, and provided an update on football field lighting improvements.