Chris Janssen

The board meeting focused on awarding a bid for roof repair to River City Roofing for a total of $147,500.00, covering the base bid and alternative #1.

The meeting included a public hearing on the proposed budget, a discussion on the revision of the keycard system, and the administration of the oath of office to board members. Key decisions included amending the back-to-school plan to align with the state executive order on staff vaccination/testing, tabling the filling of board leadership positions, and approving various items such as the hiring of a basketball coach, the proposed district budget, a memorandum of understanding for a cross country coach stipend, sewer system repairs, changes to the bus driver recruitment incentive plan, gym repairs and painting, and policy revisions.

The board meeting focused on approving the Back to School Plan for 2021 and appointing Ian Mayall as the Agriculture Science Instructor. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters.

The board meeting focused on personnel matters, including accepting resignations from several employees and approving the hiring of new staff for art teacher, long-term substitute administrative assistant, and part-time payroll/HR bookkeeper positions. Additionally, the meeting included the appointment of new board members to fill vacant positions.

The 2016-2019 Strategic Plan for Spoon River Valley CUSD #4 focuses on improving student achievement and learning, enhancing programs, curriculum, and services, strengthening community/district relationships, upgrading facilities, and managing district finances effectively. Specific goals include increasing technology use, implementing a continuous school improvement model, integrating common core subjects, implementing teacher student growth instruments, finalizing teacher evaluation instruments, assessing and updating extracurricular drug policies, exploring options for increased curriculum opportunities, updating the district webpage and social media presence, engaging with the community through media outreach, implementing school climate surveys, enhancing classroom security, prioritizing facilities items, working towards a balanced budget, and evaluating and planning for future configurations to best meet student needs.