Elisabeth G. Fenter

The meeting included discussions on amending the special board meeting agenda, ratification of the tentative agreement between the Lewiston Education Association and the Board of Directors for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Also, it was considered approving the modification of a contract for a certified employee, issuing Category 2 and 3 Contracts, Renewable Contracts to certified employees, setting the wage schedule for Educational Support Personnel, and the salary schedule for Administrators and Supervisors for the 2017-2018.

The meeting included recognition of Lewiston High School valedictorians and salutatorians, as well as spelling bee and math competition winners. The board set the Annual Budget Hearing for June 11, 2018, and authorized summer alternative school programs for district students in grades 7-12. They also approved summer programs such as Driver Education and the Summer Meals Program, and accepted Twin County United Way funds for three kindergarten classrooms. The board approved maintenance and construction projects for FY2019, adopted proclamations for National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Volunteer Week, and approved revisions to purchasing policies. They accepted resignations from certified employees, approved an application for Alternative Authorization, and approved a change of assignment request for an administrative employee. The superintendent provided updates on the LHS/CTE Center project, Kindergarten Registration data, FY2019 budget preparations, discussions with Northwest Children's Home representatives, and district-sponsored training for administrators.

The Board of Directors convened for a special meeting to address several key items. The board considered and accepted the resignation of a math teacher, contingent upon securing a suitable replacement. They also approved the hiring of a secondary Science teacher for the upcoming school year, pending a review of personnel files. The meeting included applicant interviews for an open board position, followed by deliberation and the appointment of a new director to fill the vacancy.

The Board of Directors convened a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution for a special bond election. The purpose of the election is to seek voter approval for issuing up to $59,800,000 in negotiable bonds for the construction of a comprehensive grades 9-12 high school, including a Career Technical Center. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous vote.

The meeting included the seating of a new board member, a review of summer policy work, and setting applicable levies for FY2017. The board also considered approving curriculum consultant agreements for the 2016-2017 school year and appointing representatives to the District Audit Committee. An architect timeline for pre-bond activities was discussed, and the board reviewed educational support personnel reports and hiring recommendations. Additionally, board members shared reports from meetings with city counselors and discussed the Superintendent's report, which included updates on the Back-to-School Assembly, Board priorities, and the District's Continuous Improvement Plan.