Brittany Rice

The meeting included the approval of agenda changes and the payment of bills totaling $113,503.12 from the General Fund and $160,548.46 from the Capital Projects Fund. Reports were given by the high school and elementary school principals, with elementary enrollment noted as 259. Concerns were raised regarding indoor space for track practice. The Board held the second reading and approved policies concerning Student Education Records and Privacy (FGA), and FMLA (DDAA, DDAA-BR). An update on high school construction was presented, and the first reading of Policy IEAA regarding Bus Safety and Regulation was held. The Board unanimously approved the renewal service contract with Johnson Controls, authorized calling for bids for an activity school bus, and quotes for football field fertilization and weed spraying. Facility use requests, including one for a funeral, were approved, as was summer school for grades K-3. The Board approved resignations and authorized advertising to fill the resulting positions. Additionally, the proposal from Ideal Energy to retrofit Central Elementary and Tioga High School with LED lighting utilizing a grant was accepted, and approval was given to dispose of outdated items at Central Elementary. The date for the annual School Board Election was set for June 9, 2026.

The meeting included the approval of an agenda change and the financial reports review, resulting in motions to cash in and renew Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and invest special reserve fund cash balances into a CD. Bills totaling $104,546.69 from the General Fund and $214,392.29 from the Capital Projects Fund were approved for payment. Enrollment figures for high school (243) and elementary (259) were presented. The board discussed a recent bus accident. Policies regarding the Protection of Student Victims of Sexual Offenses and Extracurricular Participation Requirements Beyond NDHSAA Bylaws were approved on the second reading. Calendar Option A2 for the 2026-2027 school year was approved. The superintendent provided an update on the high school construction project, and the board approved the graphic art for the doors and windows of the THS addition. The first reading was held for policies concerning Student Education Records and Privacy, and FMLA. The continuation of instructional coaches for the 2026-2027 school year was approved.

Key discussions during the meeting included the review of financial reports and the approval of bills totaling significant amounts across the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Sinking & Interest Fund. The Board held second readings for several policies, including GBBB (Television and Movies in School), BCBA (Public Participation at Board Meetings), BBBA (Officers of the Board), BBA (School Board Elections), and DDA (Sick Leave), subsequently approving them. An update was provided on the high school construction project, where the board selected the smooth texture graphic option for artwork in the new THS addition. The board approved the 2026 summer Drivers Education program, setting fees at $150.00 for in-district students and $350.00 for out-of-district students, and accepted a proposal from Red Rock Ford for a program vehicle. Additionally, the board accepted the resignation of the Varsity Head Volleyball Coach and approved the hiring of two full-time aides for Central Elementary School. First readings were held for policies ACCB (Protection of Student Victims of Sexual Offenses) and FFE (Extracurricular Participation Requirements Beyond NDHSAA Bylaws-policies), as well as initial reviews of policies concerning homeless students, migrant students, special education, English Learners, and parent/family engagement, along with options for the 2026-2027 school calendar.

The meeting included presentations on the high school and elementary principal reports, along with accountability reports. The second reading and approval of several policies related to accommodating students with allergies, military leave, and alternative methods of credit for high school graduation were conducted. There was a discussion about the WERC Center and the possibility of Ray and Tioga coop in baseball. An update on the high school construction project was presented. The board reviewed the Wellness Policy and the Elementary and High School Strategy Maps. Approval was granted for advertising for a high school custodian. The Superintendent's Evaluation was completed, and the next regular meeting was scheduled.

The meeting included a review of financial reports and payment of bills from various funds. Reports were presented by the high school and elementary school principals. The board rescinded the current GACA: Virtual Instruction policy and held a second reading for the ACG: Child Safety Liaison Group and Mandatory Training policy, as well as the updated GACA: Virtual Instruction policy. An update was given on the high school construction project. The board reviewed data on student academic achievement from the Spring 2025 ND A+ state assessment. An executive session was held for attorney consultation regarding a grievance, followed by a motion regarding the grievance process. The board reviewed the Pledge of Securities from the bank and held the first reading for several policies. A quote for snow removal was accepted. The Ray-Tioga Baseball Agreement and NDHSAA Baseball Coop Application were not approved, with a consensus that home game locations should be split between Ray and Tioga. The Superintendent's report was presented.