Christine Bucciarelli

Key discussion topics for this regular board meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Recognition of Special Guests, and Open Forum. The agenda involved the approval of the agenda itself, review of the Code of Conduct for Members of the School Board, and approval of monthly bills and financial records. Significant items included the first reading of Board Policies, discussion on Policy 6:60, and approval of student fees for the 2026-2027 School Year. The Board planned to approve the FY25 Audit, appoint an auditor for FY26, and approve a Busing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ottawa Township High School. Further actions involved approving the School Maintenance Grant for FY26, appointing Jeff Owens as Interim Principal, and approving curriculum, technology, and maintenance reports. The meeting concluded with the acceptance of the Superintendent's Reports, and approvals related to Personnel, Transfer, and FMLA Maternity Leave, followed by an Executive Session.

The board meeting agenda includes discussions on issuing working cash fund bonds, approving a memorandum of understanding for athletic director stipends, reviewing the FY23 audit, school improvement plans and curriculum reports, approving a tentative 2023 levy and hearing date, reviewing a proposal for community engagement, approving the purchase of security cameras, providing updates on a solar project and 8th-grade graduation, approving an intergovernmental agreement for a school resource officer, approving payments for the SRO, approving an IPRF grant, appointing personnel, and approving requests for maternity and retirement leave.

The meeting covered cost information on asphalt work and climate control estimates for school buildings. The board approved excess umbrella liability insurance coverage. Information was shared regarding COVID, remote learning, and the plan to return to in-person learning. A separation agreement with an employee was adopted.

The meeting agenda includes updates on the Jefferson School Masonry Project, approval of baseball jerseys and Triple I conference costs, and the Ottawa Elementary August Re-entry Plan. Discussion points include re-entry plan forms and documentation, an emergency purchase of air conditioning units, electrical upgrades at several schools, and the second reading of various board policies. Other agenda items cover parent-student handbooks, curriculum reports, PTO statements, superintendent reports (including financial and operational reports), personnel matters (FMLA leave, retirements, resignations, transfers, and appointments), the end-of-year budget, and an executive session to discuss employee matters.

The Board of Education held a hearing on the Administrative Cost Cap Waiver. The superintendent reviewed the waiver with board members and the public. No comments were received from the public or board members.