Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Derek Staley’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Ellsworth Community School District Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting included a presentation of the school district's budget, including general fund revenues and expenditures, special project funds, and debt service. Electors voted on several resolutions regarding school board member salaries, expense reimbursement, tax levies for general and debt service purposes, authorization for cash flow borrowing, and the disposal of obsolete tangible property. The meeting also addressed long-term financial planning, enrollment trends, and established the date for the following year's annual meeting.
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Ellsworth Community School District Board of Education Regular School Board Meeting
The board reviewed financial reports, approved the second reading of a policy regarding Education for Employment, and addressed a personnel report that included various staff changes. Key discussions included agreements for Project SEARCH and deaf and hard of hearing services with regional school districts, a request to void property deed stipulations regarding recreational usage for a former school site, and updates on enrollment statistics and safety drills. Additionally, the board conducted first readings for numerous policies covering areas such as curriculum, technology usage, nondiscrimination, and artificial intelligence, and received a superintendent report on recent grant awards and community planning efforts.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Ellsworth Community School District Board Of Education Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed financial reports and the preliminary budget for the upcoming school year, authorizing the transfer of funds to the capital improvement account. The board approved personnel reports covering hires, resignations, and staff transfers. Key discussions included updates to the employee handbook, approval of new high school course proposals, and the revision of various school board policies concerning nondiscrimination and anti-harassment. Additionally, the meeting addressed the seclusion and restraint report, a presentation on preliminary stakeholder survey results for a future referendum, and updates on summer school outcomes and professional development planning.
Jul 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Ellsworth Community School District Board Of Education Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
The board acknowledged student achievements and approved several policies, including those related to student supervision, social media, and volunteers. The board also approved the personnel report, 2026-2027 academic standards, and the annual crime statistics report. A substitute compensation proposal was accepted, increasing daily and hourly rates for substitutes. Discussions included a review of nursing services, an elementary school administrative reallocation, a timeline for a future operational referendum, and the district's Education for Employment Plan. The superintendent provided updates regarding policy publishing, software platform migrations, and strategic planning. Finally, the board conducted a closed session to evaluate the superintendent and subsequently approved a salary adjustment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
