David Farnell

The meeting included reports from the Superintendent and Principal, covering board responsibilities, an upcoming football game, student discipline, and teacher training. The Business Manager reported on an IRS penalty forgiveness. The board approved a new Athletic Director contract and reviewed the discipline matrix and board policy. An executive session was held to evaluate a public employment applicant, but no action was taken afterward.

The meeting included updates on staff returns for the upcoming school year and student handbooks. A clock hour proposal to ESD was successful. The board discussed and approved the hiring of a Spanish teacher and swore in two new directors. A proposal for a new speaker system to improve communication was approved. Additionally, the board approved teachers to teach out of endorsement.

The budget includes financial summaries, enrollment and staffing details, revenue sources, and expenditure breakdowns by program and object. It covers the General Fund, Associated Student Body Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Transportation Vehicle Fund. Key areas of focus include regular instruction, special education, and support services. The budget also outlines excess levies for voter approval and long-term financing arrangements.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics, including reports from the Superintendent and Principal, finance matters such as the Business Manager's Report and budget status, and old business items like the Teacher Contract amendment and board resignations. New business included the approval for the Superintendent and Principal to attend a conference, budget adoption, updates to the Gesa Credit signers, and policy amendments regarding cell phone usage.

The meeting included discussions on classified staff negotiations regarding the 4-day school week's impact on pay and a review of class schedules. A music grant application to implement the Orff Schulwerk approach was presented. An open board position was filled, and there was discussion regarding the superintendent contract, which led to a decision not to renew it beyond June 2025. A classified member raised concerns about wage reimbursement, which will be discussed further at the next meeting.