Amy E. Austin

The key discussion topics for this meeting included special recognitions such as the Spelling Bee Award, updates on Jr-Sr High School scheduling, and communication from the audience governed by specific policy guidelines. The consent agenda covered the approval of the current agenda, minutes from previous sessions, acceptance of a donation, the personnel report, and accounts payable. New business items were extensive, focusing on updates regarding Happy Hollow Community Input, considerations for Classified and Administrator Raises, renewal of Property/Casualty Insurance, the purchase of E-Rate Internet Services, a recommendation for the Happy Hollow Chiller, and multiple rounds of policy readings and potential rescissions concerning various corporation operational, personnel, finance, and safety matters.

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Key discussion topics for this meeting include special recognitions and highlights such as updates from WLES and Technology. New business items slated for discussion or potential action involve communications regarding the Dehler PR Pre-Referendum and Referendum, the Architect/Engineering Proposal for the WLJSH Chiller Replacement, Summer School 2026, and the Summer STEM Camp. The Board will also review and potentially vote on several policies, including those covering organizational meetings, compensation, travel expenses, debt management, recording of meetings, intellectual property ownership, and the prohibition of unmanned aircraft. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to address Board Member Committee Assignments.

The meeting agenda included special recognitions and highlights such as an update on WLES and Technology. Audience communication was scheduled with time limits for speakers. The consent agenda covered approval of the current agenda, minutes from the January 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, January 12, 2026 Annual Finance Meeting, and January 29, 2026 Work Session, along with the Personnel Report and Accounts Payable. New business items included discussions and potential motions regarding Dehler PR communications, the WLJSH Chiller Replacement Architect/Engineering Proposal, Summer School 2026, Summer STEM Camp, the Board Meeting Calendar for July-December 2026, and multiple policy reviews (second and first readings). Board Member Committee Assignments were also scheduled for review. The Superintendent provided reports, and various Board Members provided updates on their respective commission and council assignments.

The presentation provided an update on the Athletics Department, including staff information and details on athletic trainers and transportation services, noting potential savings from switching to IU Sports Medicine. Discussion covered the structure of teams and coaches, noting 22 varsity sports and over 100 coaches. Data on student-athlete participation from grades 7-12 showed steady numbers, with over 50% participation, and gender breakdown trends were reviewed. Information regarding multi-sport athlete participation trends was presented. An update was given on the IHSAA Transfer Policy changes for 2025-2026, noting four outgoing and sixteen incoming transfers. Facility upgrades, including the completion of the Track and Field, lights at the athletics complex, and Tennis Courts at WLES, were reported as positively received, while other projects remain paused. Communication strategies included the use of Student-Athlete and Parent surveys, sharing resources like the InSideOut Coaching book, and developing the WL Athletics -- HUB as a central information source for policies and department information.