Benjamin L. Liechty

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the approval of payment vouchers and fund reports, acknowledgment of a library book donation, and approval of several overnight and out-of-state student trips. The board discussed and approved a lunch price increase for the upcoming school year. Personnel actions involved the acceptance of multiple staff resignations, including teachers and coaches, as well as the appointment of a new high school principal and additional compensation for his transition period. The board also reviewed the Area 18 Career and Technical Education agreement.

The meeting included discussions on school safety, winter weather operations, and virtual learning experiences. Key agenda items covered the approval of library and enrollment software costs, the voiding of stale checks, and an increase in preschool fees. The board acknowledged grants for CPR certification and a digital stethoscope for health science students. Additionally, the meeting addressed varsity sports tournament travel, athletic achievements, staffing recommendations for a translator and various coaching positions, and a project re-certification regarding heart safety protocols.

The meeting featured several student athletic and academic recognitions. The Board established new deadlines for tuition transfer applications for the upcoming semesters. Additionally, the Board accepted various donations including books and gift cards for the student-led Jet Cart initiative, approved a service agreement with the Region 8 Education center, and recognized two grant awards for therapy training and FFA farming first aid kits.

The board meeting featured recognitions for student achievements across multiple programs, including Business Professionals of America (BPA), esports, Future Farmers of America (FFA), and elementary student academic performance on the I Read test. Representatives from these programs shared updates on their recent successes, competition participation at the state and national levels, and the benefits of their respective academic and extracurricular activities.

This document is a letter informing parents and guardians about the school's eligibility for Title I, Part A funds, qualifying it for a Schoolwide Title I Program. The Schoolwide plan aims to improve the entire educational program. The letter emphasizes the importance of parental and community involvement in the development, revision, and implementation of this plan to help all children meet high academic standards.