Alicia Evans

The board meeting agenda covered a variety of administrative, financial, and policy-related items. Key actions included approving salary schedules for administrative, non-administrative, and security staff for the upcoming school year. The board reviewed and considered revisions to the Board Policy Manual, including new policy adoption. Additional approvals were granted for attendance at an upcoming joint annual conference, the 2026-2027 meeting calendar, an e-Learning plan, and several service contracts, including assessments, occupational therapy, and classroom management software. The board also authorized the purchase of technology equipment, such as Microsoft Office licenses and computers, and approved the acquisition of a vehicle. A closed session was scheduled to address student discipline, employment and personnel matters, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and the review of previous closed session minutes, with potential subsequent action items regarding employee terminations.

The board convened a special meeting to address the selection of a candidate to fill a vacant board position. Following a closed session, the board officially appointed an interim member, who subsequently took the oath of office and joined the board table. Additionally, the board held a nomination and vote to select a new Vice-President.

The Board meeting included a Superintendent's report with updates from student representatives and discussions regarding potential medical insurance renewal. Staff and student recognition segments were conducted. Action items included awarding diplomas to the Class of 2026, approving a fundraiser, authorizing software and research applications, reviewing an e-learning plan, and making administrative and personnel appointments. The Board also approved several financial items, including the acceptance of an annual audit, bid approvals for cafeteria services and construction projects, and the purchase of a security vehicle. The meeting concluded with closed session deliberations concerning employment and legal matters.

The board meeting agenda included a closed session focused on the discussion of student discipline matters, as well as the consideration of any necessary action items stemming from those discussions.

The board received updates on summer construction projects, including roof repairs and the acquisition of electric buses. Personnel actions were approved, including resignations, appointments, and contract adjustments. Various new business items were addressed, such as authorizing fundraisers for the marching band, approving a change to the upcoming meeting schedule, and contracting for consulting, nursing, and athletic training services. Additionally, the board approved bids and renewals for stage curtains, technology systems including telephone and communication services, and a student information system. Further approvals were granted for structural repairs at the Veazey project and paving expansion. The board also authorized a facility usage request and approved a contract extension for the superintendent.