Dawn Schaller

The Board of Education meeting included discussions on various administrative and educational items. Key topics included the approval of human resources personnel changes, the adoption of cooperative agreements with regional partners, a resolution for Peer-to-Peer course revisions, and the purchase of furniture for Discovery Middle School. The Board also reviewed a contract renewal for custodial services and addressed a resolution regarding the Wayne RESA budget. Additionally, the meeting featured recognition of staff achievements and updates on Board committee activities.

The committee held a discussion regarding the district's current policy consulting firm and explored the possibility of transitioning to a different provider, focusing on factors like cost, service quality, and transition feasibility. Additionally, the committee discussed Policy 7510 concerning the use of school facilities by residents, with a primary goal of allowing community access while maintaining property security. A representative from a local education advocacy group also addressed the committee regarding student safety and support initiatives.

The committee reviewed the recommendation to award a contract for the replacement of the East Stadium turf field. An update was provided on the 2020 Bond program, detailing construction costs, progress across buildings, and projections for remaining projects. Discussions were held regarding preliminary budget assumptions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, focusing on state revenue projections, enrollment trends, and the need to maintain a target fund balance. The committee also acknowledged the results of the community budget survey and conducted a review of the financial reports as of February 28, 2026, noting that revenues and expenditures remain on track.

The Board of Education convened a special meeting to conduct a closed session. During this session, the Board held discussions pursuant to the Open Meetings Act to consider the periodic personnel evaluation of the Superintendent, specifically performing a Superintendent evaluation check-in and providing feedback on evaluation tool components.

The committee meeting focused on a substance abuse awareness initiative, involving the creation of educational announcements and awareness posters for schools. The group also reviewed follow-up materials from a previous presentation on Food and Nutrition Services. Additionally, updates were provided regarding various subcommittee activities, including policy discussions, IT bond upgrades, fiber maintenance contracts, staff laptop purchases, and mid-year budget amendments. The group also discussed a potential national partnership with the NSBA.