Diane Kirkley

The board meeting included public hearings regarding a tort transfer and administrative expenditures. Action items included hiring Midwest Engineering for HVAC assessments and a 10-year health life safety survey, approving the transfer of $100,000 from the tort fund to the operations and maintenance fund for a non-recurring expense, waiving the administrative cost limitation for fiscal year 2019, approving janitorial supply contracts, and adopting the 2019-20 school calendar. Additionally, the board accepted a coaching resignation, reviewed principal and superintendent reports, discussed non-resident applications, and held an executive session regarding personnel and student matters.

The agenda included several action and discussion items. Actions involved approving financial bills and statements, determining IESA membership dues for the upcoming fiscal year, authorizing the purchase of new staff computers, and conducting a second reading and formal approval of various revised board policies covering topics like conflict of interest, ethics, student discipline, and health requirements. Additional business included non-resident application reviews, hiring a teacher, and an executive session regarding student discipline and personnel matters. Information items covered administrative reports, facility updates, and a possible Chromebook purchase.

The board meeting agenda included the approval of various financial transactions involving the Hollis PTO and Hollis Athletic Fund, including disbursements to the Hollis Parent Club. Key action items featured the authorization to open a new district Visa account, the approval of several policy updates, and the first review of additional operational and personnel policy drafts. Discussion and informational items covered a referendum presentation, student residency data, assessment updates, pension cost shifts, and calendar planning. The board also addressed personnel matters including non-resident applications and new hires during an executive session.

The board meeting agenda included several action items such as the review of bills and financial statements and the approval of various capital expenditures, including carpet, furniture, a key card system, and security cameras. Policy updates and insurance renewal packages were addressed, along with granting the Superintendent permission to prepare the FY20 budget. Additionally, the board discussed adjustments to student fees and the student handbook, and considered the hiring of new staff members, including a special education teacher and a music teacher, alongside the review of non-resident applications.

The meeting was convened to conduct an executive session specifically for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's evaluation.