Alan Farnquist

The meeting featured presentations on an innovative therapy animal program and a new course adoption for American Pop Culture and Animation at Cedar Street. The Board approved the new course curriculum, appointed a delegate and alternate for the MASB Delegate Assembly, and authorized Board attendance at the MASB Fall Conference. Additionally, the Board approved the Millage Levies Resolution, the purchase of a maintenance truck, bond refunding, and a cooperative wrestling team agreement with Lawrence. Further actions included scheduling changes for future Board meetings and the formal appointment of the Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.

The board conducted final interviews for the position of Superintendent and moved to offer the position to Richard Reo, authorizing a committee to enter into contract negotiations. Additionally, the board approved asphalt paving projects at the high school, including specific bids for earthwork and asphalt services.

The board recognized students as Citizens of the Month for perseverance and hosted a presentation by the Middle School Robotics Team. Administrative action included the approval of financial reports, bills, schedule updates, a donation for the high school tennis program, and personnel resignations. The board also approved the nomination of TiAnna Harrison as an MASB Region 6 Board of Directors candidate and authorized a high school band field trip to Florida for 2027. The meeting concluded with a superintendent district update covering educator compensation grants, finances, special education, and a bond update.

The board addressed several administrative and action items, including recognizing Citizens of the Month, approving financial reports, and filing resignations and hiring recommendations. Action items included selecting a MASB Region 6 Board of Director candidate, approving tenure status, and authorizing Bid Pack 6 construction awards to numerous contractors. The board also approved a mentor contract for the superintendent, authorized the purchase of classroom furniture, added a new high school course, approved a wage increase agreement for bus drivers, and authorized the hiring of a temporary multilingual learner intervention teacher.

The board meeting included several key presentations, including the recognition of Citizens of the Month, an overview of the High School RTI program, and a review of fall sports achievements. Financial items addressed included the approval of various donations, financial reports, and bid recommendations for roofing, mechanical, and electrical work. The board also approved modifications to the support staff contract holiday language and discussed the 2026 meeting calendar and board officer election procedures. Following a closed session regarding attorney-client privilege, the board approved the filing of tenure charges against a teacher.