Brad Olson

The Aberdeen School Board meeting included an update from the ASBSD Delegate Assembly. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the approval of bills. OM Tiffany Elementary Principal shared progress towards district goals and various school events. The board also approved the Board of Equalization Resolution and the Second Reading Capital Outlay Revenue and Budget. Additionally, the board approved the First Reading of the 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 School Calendar and the First Reading Policy Deletion, Policy GBJ, along with the Second Reading Policy Revision, Policy JFCE, JFCE-R.

The Aberdeen School Board meeting included congratulating Esten Foss on his nomination to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The board discussed and approved several items including the consent agenda with financial statements, bill approvals, ratifications, authorizations, and donations. ATEC Director Roby Johnson shared updates on collaborations and events, and Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin provided a district goals update. Dr. Bortnem updated the board on ASBSD Standing Positions and Resolutions. The board also approved the second reading of the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Calendar, the second reading of Policy Deletion Policy GBJ, and the Election Date for June 2, 2026.

The meeting included a report from the food service director, covering fun facts about school lunches, customer service, team efforts, and promotions to take the monotony out of school lunch. The board also discussed and approved the second reading of the school improvement plan and policy JIC regarding the possession and use of weapons. Additionally, there was a first reading of policy JFCE and JFCE-R concerning student bullying, which included an added paragraph defining expected behavior for staff, students, and guests.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. The board approved the consolidated board of equalization resolution. Updates were provided regarding the chiller project and the central high school boiler project, with Element consultants agreeing to prioritize the boiler project. There was also discussion regarding the bleachers at Central High School, with plans for a review over the Christmas break. The board also received a report on OM Tiffany Elementary School, which included information on safety drills, community involvement, Red Ribbon Week, and the Junior Achievement program. The school also started a sore intervention program for reading.

The Aberdeen School Board convened to address several key items. The agenda was approved, followed by board remarks. The consent agenda was approved, encompassing the financial statement, bills and payroll, and donations for school programs. A food service report was presented, providing updates on special meal events and feedback. Additionally, the board approved the Second Reading School Improvement Plans and Policy Revision JICI, and the First Reading Policy Revision JFCE, JFCE-R.