David Lightner

The special meeting included action items following an executive session. Key discussions involved the approval of the agenda. Decisions made included placing a student on a modified expulsion of 113 days for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, with a requirement for bi-weekly therapy sessions. The Board also voted to rescind Resolution C and approve Resolution D: Opt-In Subject to Rescission.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which covered previous minutes and General Fund Bills totaling $814,193.62. Recognition was given to the Citizens of the Month and one Spartan Hero from the Food Service Department. Building principals provided reports, and the Business Manager addressed submitted reports. A brief report was given by the SEA representative, featuring a teacher spotlight. The Board approved the hiring of an Elementary Teacher and a High School/Middle School Art Teacher, contingent upon agreements and statutes. Additionally, the purchase of an Agricultural Vehicle not to exceed $14,000 was approved. Discussion items included a reminder about the upcoming January Organizational and Regular Meetings and an overnight trip request for the NJHS.

The meeting focused on recognizing outstanding students and staff, as well as addressing several administrative actions. Three students were recognized as Citizens of the Month from the High School, Middle School, and Elementary levels. The winners of the 2025 Golden Apple Award were announced. Building principals provided reports, and a teacher spotlight was featured. Key approvals included the SEA Letters of Agreement and the JCISD Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. A resolution concerning opt-in waiver conditions was approved after discussion. The board also discussed the Bowling Club, and the meeting adjourned.

The Special Meeting of the Board of Education included approval of the agenda. The board convened into a closed session for the purpose of the Superintendent evaluation, reconvening into open session subsequently. Following the closed session, the board reconvened into another closed session before returning to open session. The key action taken upon reconvening was the approval of the Superintendent's evaluation with a resulting score of 83%, accompanied by expressions of thanks for the Superintendent's first six months of service. The meeting was then adjourned after the evaluation approval.

The agenda included a discussion regarding the long-term suspension of a student, followed by a motion to expel the student effective 02/14/2023. The board also went into an executive session.