Catheryn Dwyer

The board meeting agenda focused on key educational and administrative items including building reports, curriculum updates, and personnel updates. Significant discussions addressed the potential bond election proposal, including infrastructure needs such as roofing, mechanical, and safety improvements. Furthermore, the board reviewed and considered action for the middle school science curriculum adoption and the extension of the K-5 literacy curriculum licenses. Additional topics included the potential purchase of a new school bus to maintain fleet safety and operational efficiency, as well as a review of district financial reports and check registers.

The meeting focused on a proposal for a bond resolution to address infrastructure, safety, and instructional needs across several district facilities, including parking lot expansions, boiler replacements, roof work, and building security upgrades. Additional agenda items included the review of cell phone policy survey results, staff appreciation initiatives, attendance and behavior data, facility updates, the superintendent rubric, budget matters, DHHS funds, student enrollment, food service equipment, and intern programming.

The meeting included reports on Lincoln High School, an update from the superintendent and curriculum director, and the introduction of new staff members. Action items included the approval of an audit report, a student trip, a fee structure for the performing arts center, and revised graduation requirements. Future planning included the handling of obsolete transportation materials and upcoming personnel updates.

The board discussed various operational and academic updates, including summer student activities and athletic achievements. Action items included adopting a bond resolution for a special election, selecting a new core literacy curriculum for grades 6-8, transitioning to new legal policy services, and revising school handbooks. The board also approved travel requests for students, the purchase of a new bus, course listings, and the hiring of new certified staff. Additionally, members addressed the transfer of ownership of Hampton Avenue, declared obsolete technology equipment, and noted updates to the district Emergency Operations Plan.

The agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting included presentations on Thrun policies and large event security training. The board reviewed updates regarding health insurance, 2024-25 enrollment, and legislative changes, including MSPERS and medical fund adjustments. Additional discussion topics encompassed board training and retreat planning, a community coffee update, staff evaluations, new bus transportation tracking software, the barn project, curriculum updates, and the thisisourstory initiative.