Alicia Dykstra

The meeting agenda includes opening bids for a gymnasium air conditioning project, principal's and superintendent's reports, public input, payment of bills, building and curriculum committee reports, and other business items such as staff Christmas gifts, student meal rates for state contests, hourly rates for substitute bus drivers, and a potential change to the December meeting date and time.

The board reviewed financial reports, including the October 2022 financial report for all funds. Open bids for the gymnasium air conditioning project were tabled until December, pending a breakdown of the installation areas. The principal's report covered various topics including textbooks, scheduling, and student programs. The superintendent's report included a new scoreboard, a social studies standard, and the appointment of an alternate board member. The board approved updates to the South Central Cooperative Comprehensive Plan, a city agreement for softball, and a phase money request. Public input included post-prom updates and discussion of ESSER III funds. Numerous invoices were reviewed and approved for payment, covering various expenses across different funds. The board approved Savvas Learning's quote for K-8 math curriculum. Other business included approving Avon Chamber Bucks for staff Christmas gifts, student meal rates for state contests, and wages for substitute bus drivers and full-time bus drivers. A change to the December meeting date was approved, along with bids for a temporary fuel tank and specific employee wages.

The board reviewed financial reports, including the general fund, capital outlay, special education, and food service. The K-12 principal's report covered student activities, and the superintendent's report included capital outlay, upcoming events, and grants. Invoices were reviewed and approved for payment, along with payroll and MTSS stipends. The board approved a girls' wrestling co-op.

The meeting covered the swearing in of elected board members and officers. Key decisions included the reorganization of the school district for the 2022-2023 school year, which involved designating Community Bank as the official depository, Avon Clarion as the official newspaper, and establishing roles for purchasing, title programs, inclement weather closures, and fund management. The meeting also established a chain of command, authorized the establishment of an Impress Fund, and appointed school attorneys. Regular meeting schedules and committee assignments were set, although the rate of pay for board meetings was tabled.

The board meeting included reports from the K-12 principal and superintendent, covering topics such as student and staff recognitions, school events, and financial matters. The board addressed financial reports, approving the financial report and payments of various invoices across different funds (General, Capital Outlay, Special Ed, Hot Lunch, Preschool). Several policies were reviewed and approved, including those related to complaints against school employees, open enrollment, medical cannabis administration to students, custodial funds, fraud reporting, and a homeless policy. Discussions included board committee structure, social studies curriculum, and an update on the South Central Cooperative. A change to the November board meeting date was also approved.