Desmond E. Agbontaen

The document outlines the collaborative process undertaken by the CHUSD guiding coalition to develop a 3 to 5-year strategic plan, described as a 'framework for the future'. This plan is designed to be grounded in shared values, strengths, and a collective vision, with the primary objective of improving student academics, fostering positive change, and preparing students for success in life through comprehensive support and community involvement. The initiative emphasizes listening, learning, and leading together to shape the district's future.

Key discussions included the need to issue a public announcement for a new Committee membership position. Project updates covered water flow tests for Huron projects, with a commitment to provide a more defined project timeline for the Huron Multi-Media Building. Community communication strategies were reviewed, including recommending regular bullet-point updates in local publications and implementing signage stating "Bond Money at Work," along with a thank-you banner. The committee received an explanation of the payment process for contractors and subcontractors. Future meeting requests included descriptions of state bond funding, project timeline updates, audit information, and project renderings. The committee noted the District's current focus is on closing out existing projects that have exceeded their original completion dates.

The meeting commenced with the call to order and introductions, including a welcome to a new committee member. Key discussions revolved around the annual Bond Audit presentation, which detailed bond-related revenue and expenditures, auditor adjustments, and confirmed a clean audit opinion with no findings. The committee reviewed the process for presenting the annual bond report to the Board of Trustees. Discussions also covered Proposition 2 and the state matching fund process, including modernization eligibility examples such as HVAC and plumbing improvements. Project timelines were reviewed, noting that playground installations are phased, the HVAC and Multi-Media/Library project remains in design, and future phases depend on bond sales. The importance of transparency and community communication regarding Measure X was stressed, leading to a request for a site visit/tour in April and a commitment to an October meeting to maintain engagement.

The agenda for the meeting included several discussion points under Old Business, such as the Superintendent/Director Student Services role, Business Manager/Principal Job Descriptions, Phishing Emails, and the Health/Spanish Teacher position. New Business items featured a discussion regarding the Monadnock System of Care. The meeting also included a Financial Report requiring a motion to approve the Manifest, followed by reports from the Superintendent, Building Administrator, and various committees. The agenda concluded with provisions for Citizens Comments and a session for Non-Public business.

The agenda for the meeting included a Principal's Report covering TAB Presentation, Professional Development, CAST, Emergency Planning, PTA, and Barbecue. The Business Manager's Report addressed the Manifest (AP, Payroll), DOE 25, Parking Lot Update, and locking in rates for heating oil and electricity. The Superintendent's Report covered the School Bus Transportation Service Agreement, Negotiation Team Appointment, Gymnasium Bleachers, meeting with the Fire Chief, Monadnock Family Services, Selectboard Meeting, and Policy ACE updates. Action items included motions to approve the Payroll and Accounts Payable Manifests, adjustments to the negotiation team composition, authorization to lock in utility rates, approval of the Transportation Contract, and reaffirmation of Policy ACE. The agenda also noted upcoming nonpublic meetings.