Cory Breden

The meeting began with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal counsel, and other confidential items, reconvening to open session afterward. Key discussions included student reports from high school sports and clubs, and recognition of the JCHS Marching Panthers for their new uniforms. Under the consent agenda, the Board approved several personnel actions, including resignations, extra-curricular assignments, and the employment of new and substitute bus drivers and a special education paraprofessional. Action items involved the contingent approval of Jason Brunaugh's employment as Superintendent effective July 1, 2027, and the approval of an application for a School Maintenance Grant. The Board also approved that specific closed session minutes from June 2025 through November 2025 remain closed. Administrative reports covered enrollment figures, updates from building principals on student achievements, technology use, facilities management regarding snow removal and a new salt shed, and curricular highlights.

The meeting agenda included a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters, including the Superintendent Evaluation. Public comments were allocated time, subject to strict guidelines regarding speaker conduct and time limits. Discussion items included an Audit Presentation. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of financial reports, expenditures for January 2026, and various personnel actions such as resignations and extra-curricular assignments. Action items involved the FY25 Audit, the purchase of a Virtual Server Replacement System, the first reading of numerous Board Policies (e.g., Fiscal Management, Grading, Student Records), and the approval of Seniority Lists and Travel Requests. Reports included an update on enrollment for December 2025 and various administrative and committee reports.

The meeting included a closed session for discussions concerning personnel matters, legal counsel, and other specified topics. In open session, the Board received reports from student groups, including Blue Crew and CEO participants. Discussion items covered the fall activities report. The consent agenda included the approval of various personnel actions such as resignations and extra-curricular assignments, as well as approval of expenditures for November 2025. Key action items included the adoption of the Proposed Tax Levy Resolution for 2025 and the approval of summer school fees for the summer of 2026. Administrative reports provided updates on enrollment, principal activities (including academic achievements, student programs, and Veterans Day celebrations), technology maintenance, finance updates regarding open enrollment, and facility matters such as the five-year plan and greenhouse refurbishment.

The special meeting of the Board of Education was convened for the express purpose of conducting superintendent interviews. The proceedings included an open session, followed by a closed session dedicated to the interviews, and subsequent return to open session before the adjournment of the meeting.

The meeting included a JCHS student report on school activities. The board approved a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, expenditures, and personnel items such as resignations, extra-curricular assignments, leaves of absence, and employment of non-certified personnel. They discussed and approved a proposed tax levy resolution for 2025, reviewed a real estate purchase agreement, and adopted several board policies. Administrative reports covered enrollment, principals' updates, and directors' insights on finance, special education, curriculum, transportation, technology, and the superintendent's summary of district accomplishments.