Brian Bulmer

The Board of Education recognized student achievements, including a holiday card contest winner and a cross country qualifier. Key actions included the approval of an agreement for communication projects at Southport High School and Southport Middle School, the adoption of new secondary courses, and the authorization of year-end appropriation transfers. The Board also approved a roof management evaluation agreement, a managed print contract, and the acceptance of numerous donations to various schools and the district food pantry.

The Board of Education meeting included a public comment session regarding concerns about student math proficiency. The Board addressed and approved several consent agenda items, including various service contracts, financial reports, fundraiser requests, and personnel reports. Action items approved by the Board included a supplemental personnel report, a professional coach contract, the adoption of new courses for the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program, 2026-2027 secondary textbook adoptions, the acceptance of secondary transfer students, and the acceptance of numerous monetary donations to support various school programs, athletics, and safety training.

The board discussed and approved the ratification of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the PEA and TAP. Additionally, the agenda included a discussion regarding a referendum.

The board recognized several achievements, including the Alliance for a Healthier Generation Award, an award for exemplary teaching of economics, and a school library program award. Financial and administrative items were approved via the consent agenda, including professional travel requests, contracts for medical waste removal, disaster planning, and various educational services. The board conducted a separate review of the personnel report, resulting in the suspension of a staff member. Additional business included the authorization of notices for capital projects and appropriations, the cancellation of an administrative contract, approval of a new architectural contract, authorization for a high school travel change, and acceptance of a donation.

The meeting included a public comment session regarding concerns over teacher and administrator contracts, the allocation of funds for extra-curricular activities versus academic programming, and coach pay schedules. The Board considered and approved the Personnel Report and Supplemental Personnel Report and formally introduced the new Associate Principal of Perry Meridian High School. Additionally, representatives provided a facilities update concerning ongoing renovation projects at Southport High School and Perry Meridian High School.