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Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Arcanum-Butler Local School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board approved various financial and operational items, including amended appropriations, fund transfers, tuition rates, utility easements for the stadium, and equipment purchases such as a utility vehicle and school buses. Personnel actions were finalized, covering resignations and new hires. The meeting also featured updates from the Superintendent and school principals on student enrollment trends, facility improvements at the stadium, academic progress using diagnostic testing, and the ongoing implementation of the 'Trojan Way' school culture initiative.
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Arcanum-Butler Local School District Board Of Education Regular Board Of Education Meeting
The board approved a financial report and various operational items, including transportation reimbursements and a contract with Spirit Transport for special education services. Significant approvals were made regarding the Booster Stadium project, involving agreements with Level MB and Hess Fencing. The board also authorized an agreement with the Village of Arcanum for security, reappointed members to the Arcanum Public Library Board of Trustees, and approved numerous personnel contracts for crossing guards, substitutes, a Color Guard advisor, and athletic coaching staff. The Superintendent provided reports on upcoming school year preparations, including district opening day and teacher work day planning.
Jul 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Arcanum-Butler Local School District Board of Education Regular Board of Education Meeting
The board meeting covered several operational and financial approvals for the upcoming school year. Key actions included the authorization of financial reports, permanent appropriations for FY27, credit card reward reporting, and a bus repair contract. The board also established hourly pay schedules for office staff, admission prices for athletic events, phone stipends for staff, and supplemental contracts for various coaching positions. The Superintendent's report provided updates on summer maintenance projects, the Booster Stadium project, and security discussions. Additionally, the district reviewed its IDEA Part B special education services and funding allocation, alongside a review of the annual career advising policy and student success initiatives.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Arcanum-Butler Local School District Board of Education Regular Board Of Education Meeting
The board approved various financial items including the financial report, FY26 final appropriations, FY27 temporary appropriations, and a budget for the Arcanum Public Library. Several agreements were authorized, including those with the Council on Rural Services for ACES, Darke County Recovery Services for mental health and student liaison services, and a depository agreement with Greenville National Bank. Administrative actions included the approval of insurance premiums, fund transfers, updated school handbooks, lunch prices, and a new sound system for the fieldhouse. The board also passed a Calamity Day resolution, approved band camp and cheer competition schedules, and made several classified staff hires and contract approvals. Reports were provided covering school operations, summer programs, principal reports on academic progress and events, and a comprehensive food service compliance and annual report, which highlighted future equipment needs for the serving line, dishwasher, and walk-in freezer.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
