Bj Howard

The board meeting included a student artist presentation and approval of a personnel report. The Principal provided updates on school activities, master schedule development, and upcoming events, while the Finance and Operations report covered student enrollment, fund balance trends, and a successful audit. The Superintendent shared information regarding community projects and district communications. Additionally, the board approved several policies, including open government training and tobacco use guidelines, and authorized the project scope and bid advertisement for the school facilities project.

The board meeting included the approval of payroll, accounts payable, and an interlocal agreement as part of the consent agenda. The personnel report was approved, and members discussed initiatives for Staff Appreciation Week. Reports were provided covering legislative updates, the transition to kindergarten, financial conditions, student enrollment, the annual audit, school activities, and superintendent updates on community involvement and facilities. Several policies were reviewed, resulting in the removal of one policy from action and the approval of others, along with the adoption of the 2026-2027 school calendar. The board also discussed future classroom visits, community event participation, and the return of a historic school bell.

The study session agenda was approved by motion. Key discussion topics included updates from the Superintendent on Construction Design, Curriculum Review Schedule, and Summer School. Other segments covered the Board of Education Report, Principal's Report, Superintendent's Report, future board meeting dates, and general Board Comments.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda, followed by a special recognition of the school board members. The consent agenda, which included audited vouchers and expense reimbursement claims, was approved. Key discussions included the Personnel Report, where approval was granted for the personnel addendum. A new agenda category, Legislative Update, was noted, with one member tasked to report on legislative matters. Under the Finance and Operations Report, the board reviewed student enrollment data and received a detailed financial report for all funds through December, alongside an update on the ongoing state audit focusing on child nutrition. The Action Items involved approval for the Bassetti Architects Design Development Plan and several policy adoptions or reviews, specifically Policy 2108 (Learning Assistance Program), Policy 2140 (Comprehensive School Counseling), Policy 5011 (Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited), Policy 6220 (Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements), Policy 6910 (Construction Financing), and Policy 6920 (Construction Design). The session concluded with a scheduled executive session where no action was taken, followed by adjournment.

The meeting agenda included several key items: the revision and approval of the agenda, dedicated time for study session topics, reports from the Board of Education and the Superintendent, discussion of future dates, board comments, and adjournment. The session was called to order at 4:06 PM.