Ceara Jackson

The meeting focused on budgetary and operational planning for the upcoming year. Key actions included the approval of the 2026 School Corporation Budget, the 2026 Education to Operations Fund Transfer, the three-year capital projects plan, and the five-year bus replacement plan. Additionally, the board held a discussion regarding the tentative agreement between DLTA and DCSC.

The meeting featured student recognition for academic and extracurricular accomplishments. Reports were presented by the athletic department and regarding school board goals. Financial business included the approval of the treasurer's report, quarterly reports, claims, and payroll. The board approved personnel recommendations, the 2027-2028 school calendar, new textbook adoptions for Spanish and Social Studies courses, and the designation of an additional financial institution. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved policy updates, discussed curricular consumable fees, and authorized the disposal of surplus or obsolete equipment. The superintendent provided a report and upcoming event announcements were shared.

The board received a construction project update regarding the Mejer-Najem presentation and reviewed financial reports, including the treasurer's report and the approval of various claims and payroll. New business agenda items included the approval of personnel recommendations, several resolutions regarding building and maintenance projects, and the tenth supplement to the master continuing disclosure undertaking. The board also addressed the tentative agreement between the teacher association and the school corporation, classified staff wage increases, and administrator salary increases. Additional items included the acceptance of a donated scissor lift and the categorization of surplus athletic equipment. The meeting concluded with a superintendent's report regarding county-wide work-based learning opportunities for high school students.

The board meeting involved several key discussions and actions, including the recognition of students of the month and student commendations for athletic and academic achievements. A resolution for the National Merit Scholarship Program was approved. A construction update was provided for the district's transportation and high school projects. Financial business included the approval of treasurer's reports, claims, and payroll claims. Personnel recommendations were approved. The board established the capacity and application date for non-resident transfer students for the upcoming school year and reviewed various school board policies. Additionally, 2026 School Board Goals were discussed and approved with an amendment. The superintendent provided a report on various legislative bills.

The board discussed agenda amendments, approved a new food service director, and provided recognitions for students, including members of the student advisory committee, academic all-state athletes, track champions, and FFA chapter teams. Additionally, the meeting featured a construction update on the transportation facility and various phases of the high school renovation projects.