Alex Buchanan

The meeting began with roll call, the flag salute, and prayer. Key discussions included the recognition of site Teachers of the Year: Charity Lane, Misty Moon, Jennifer Shipley, Shannon Elliot, Dr. Keith Hatchet, Tracy North, and Shelley Thomas. A motion was approved regarding the Travis Voice and data phone hardware and monthly service agreement, switching providers to achieve monthly savings of approximately $300 while receiving local service and support. The consent agenda was approved. A detailed financial report indicated that the general fund spending and encumbrance was at 94%, up 1% from the previous month but down 3% from the previous year, with collections up significantly due to tax receipts. The building fund showed 72.9% spent/encumbered, with tax collections increasing substantially. There was a brief discussion regarding when property taxes begin to be collected on newly built homes upon occupancy. The board voted not to convene into executive session regarding employment matters and subsequently approved employment actions listed on Attachment C. New business was not discussed.

The board received the 2024-2025 Audit Report and a presentation from Zonda Demographics regarding school boundary recommendations and long-term enrollment forecasts. Business items approved included intermediate and elementary school boundary adjustments, the 2024-2025 Audit, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian Valley Tech for a work-based learning program. The board also approved several technology and infrastructure agreements, including revisions to the Travis Voice & Data agreement, an amended agreement with Follett/Destiny for library inventory systems, and network equipment and cable installation agreements with SkyRider E-Rate C2, AERO IT_C2, and Cox Communications. Additionally, the board approved consent agenda items, personnel actions, and received updates on facility improvements and district enrollment.

The regular board meeting commenced with roll call and the flag salute and prayer. Key presentations included the 2024-2025 audit report from SMB CPAs and Associates, which was reported as a clean audit with no findings, a significant improvement from previous years. The second presentation, by Zonda Demographics, covered findings from a demographic study, focusing on housing activity, population trends, housing price increases, and student projections across various subdivisions within the district. The demographic analysis included details on current housing stock, homes under construction, future developments, student yield rates in different zones, and the percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

This document outlines the Piedmont Public School District's wellness policy, which is adopted to ensure students possess the knowledge and skills for nutritious food choices and enjoyable physical activity for a lifetime, and to encourage staff to model healthy behaviors. The policy is structured around the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, addressing ten key components: Physical education and physical activity, Nutrition environment and services, Health education, Social and emotional climate, Physical environment, Health services, Counseling, psychological and social services, Employee wellness, Community involvement, and Family engagement. The plan aims to enhance overall health, behavior, and academic achievement.

The meeting included procedural items such as roll call and prayer. Key discussions involved the presentation of the 2024-2025 Audit Report and a demographic study by Zonda that included recommendations for future Intermediate and Elementary School boundaries. Business items covered potential actions on setting the 2026-2027 Intermediate School boundaries and realigning the 2027-2028 Elementary School boundaries. Further business included discussions regarding an amendment to the Travis Voice & Data agreement, an amended agreement with Follett/Destiny for library inventory system expansion to include Stone Ridge Intermediate school, and agreements with SkyRider E-Rate C2 and AERO IT_C2 for cable installation and networking equipment for new sites. An amended agreement with Cox Communications to add Stone Ridge Intermediate school was also scheduled for discussion. The consent agenda included the approval of January 12, 2026, regular board meeting minutes, financial reports, stipend requests, fundraiser approvals, and overnight trip requests. The agenda also allocated time for a financial discussion during executive session, followed by potential action on employment matters.