Connie Whistler

The Board received a presentation regarding a senior project focused on strategies for increasing student participation in school breakfast and lunch programs. Key actions included the approval of the monthly financial statements and the payment of claims against the district. The Board also formally approved a change to the educational structure of the district, which will establish a K-8 attendance center at Meadowview Colony for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the Board received an update regarding recently passed state legislation concerning increases in school aid.

The Board of Education meeting included the approval of the meeting agenda, the review and approval of the district's financial statement, and the authorization of claims against the district for the General, Capital Outlay, Special Education, Food Service, and Driver's Education/Preschool funds. Additionally, the board acknowledged the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative Advisory Board minutes, received a presentation from the Head Cook regarding the school lunch program, and heard reports from the Elementary Principal regarding the third-quarter student responsibility focus and upcoming activities.

The board reviewed and accepted financial statements and district claims across all funds, including General, Capital Outlay, Special Education, Food Service, Driver's Education, and Fitness Center. The board acknowledged advisory board minutes from the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative. An executive session was conducted to address personnel and staffing matters related to the upcoming fiscal budget. Following this session, the board voted to eliminate specific extra-curricular contracts, including positions for cross country, oral interpretation, and high school assistant track, due to a reduction in force. Administrative reports were presented by school leadership.

The board reviewed and approved financial statements and district claims across multiple funds, including the general fund, capital outlay, and special education. The meeting included the acknowledgment of advisory board minutes from the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative. Principals provided reports covering elementary school activities such as the Veteran's Day program, charity fundraising, and grant submissions, as well as secondary school updates regarding student blood drives, resiliency events, and community service initiatives.

The Board of Education reviewed and approved the May agenda and financial claims for the General Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, Special Education Fund, Food Service Fund, and Driver's Education/Preschool Fund. Reports included the acknowledgement of the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative minutes, recognition of successful senior projects, and academic achievements of students selected for the Elite 8 Academic All Star Team.