Audra Wigley

The Board of Education meeting focused on several action items, including the approval of gym floor screening services, the procurement of summer floor waxing supplies, and the authorization of an easement agreement for fire department access at a school facility. Additionally, the board approved the salary scale for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. An executive session was held to deliberate on personnel matters, which subsequently resulted in the approval of personnel actions.

The Budget Committee meeting focused on the presentation of the Tentative FY27 Budget by the Executive Finance Director and the Finance Director.

The committee meeting focused on the presentation of a budget update provided by the Executive Finance Director and the Finance Director.

The board received a report from the Budget Committee and discussed upcoming student and retiree recognitions. Future agenda items were previewed, including the appointment of a member to the Sara Hightower Regional Library Board, presentation of financial reports, and approval of several overnight field trips. The board also reviewed a proposal for the purchase of a refrigerated mobile storage trailer for school nutrition. Action was taken to approve the 2026 Estimated Roll Back Rate and the FY27 Tentative Budget. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, followed by the approval of personnel recommendations.

The board meeting included the recognition of the District FY25 Educator of the Year and various committee and financial reports. Action items approved by the board included the August 2025 financial report, the Harpst Academy MOU, a contract renewal for the 4-H County Extension Program, and several overnight field trip requests. The board also authorized Centegix security upgrades, specific BadgePass expenses for school buildings, the purchase of school bus transmissions, and the adoption of the Polk Emergency Operation Plan Resolution. Additionally, the board held an executive session to discuss personnel matters and approved a final personnel report.