Erin Rohwer

The Board addressed a variety of administrative and operational items, including the approval of facilities updates, meal prices for the upcoming academic year, a contract with Meadors Vision Consulting LLC, and student accident insurance. Key financial and policy actions included the approval of fund transfers, the final amended budget for the prior year, the budget for the new academic year, and authorization to conduct business until the next meeting. Educational initiatives and operational approvals involved the Mustang Academy Online Platform, the Mustangs Aspire Pilot Program, and the acceptance of transportation and bank depository bids. Additionally, the Board handled various employment matters, including the hiring of coaching and instructional staff, as well as the appointment of summer school substitutes.

The board heard a district showcase and a treasurer's report. Key consent agenda items included approvals for student organization conference attendance, food service and transportation bids, summer school bus routes, a contract for testing services, and the declaration of surplus items. In the regular agenda, the board conducted a federal programs review, discussed summer school updates, and evaluated copy machine bids. Additionally, the board approved various employment contracts and accepted several staff resignations. Approvals were also granted for the summer school staff and additional extra duty stipends and substitute lists for the upcoming school year.

The board conducted a reorganization process, appointing new officers including a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and MSBA delegates. Key discussions and approvals included the consent agenda items like the Speech and Debate State Competition and various service contracts. The regular session covered the approval of teacher and classified salary schedules, a new math curriculum for grades 6-8, transition of purchasing card services, commercial roof replacement bids, and the Read180 curriculum. The board also addressed various personnel matters, including new employment contracts, staff resignations, and retirements, and approved extra duty contracts for the upcoming year.

The board received a District Showcase on the special education department and reviewed a facilities update along with the treasurer's report. New business included the approval of the 2026-2027 teacher salary schedule, the IXL Targeted Intervention Tool, and the OSBA Participation Agreement. Additionally, the board acted on various personnel matters, including new employment appointments, resignations, retirements, changes of status, and the issuance of contracts to probationary and tenured teaching staff.

During the regular monthly meeting, the Board received correspondence and celebrated achievements, heard a District Showcase on the Eldon Career Center, and received a Facilities Update. Key actions included approving the Treasurer's Report, various consent agenda items such as the Payment of Bills and Local Plan for Compliance with State Regulations, approving the Administrator Salary Schedule, the Student Wellness Report, and parking lot bids. Furthermore, the Board approved several employment matters, including new hires, resignations, and retirements. Administrator contracts were also extended by one year with a one-step increase on the salary schedule. Additional substitutes were approved for the sub list.