Erin C. Slater

The board work session addressed several business and fiscal items including the review of a technology audit agreement, authorization of facsimile signatures for various funds, selection of financial depositories, and renewal of agreements with educational service providers. The meeting also included discussions on athletic transportation bids, a revised classroom user agreement, software and building access system renewal quotes, and the disposal of district assets. Policy updates, including both first and second readings, were reviewed alongside staff salary recommendations, administrative employment transitions, and equipment purchases. Various district reports were provided, covering areas such as curriculum development, technology projects, food service operations, and reports from school administrators and board committees.

The board approved various business and fiscal items, including renewal agreements for school tax processing services, billing software, and library subscriptions, as well as a sponsor-to-sponsor meal agreement. Policy updates were approved regarding working periods and social media, along with a flexible instructional day plan and a new report card. Personnel actions included approving resignations, new professional hires, athletic appointments, and substitute lists. Furthermore, the board authorized parking lot maintenance, adopted the 2026-2027 general operating budget, awarded a five-year contract for copier services, and approved a significant transfer of funds from the general fund to the capital reserve account.

The meeting addressed various district matters, including the establishment of school breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026-2027 school year and authorization for the administration to issue an RFP for printer/copier lease services. Policy revisions were reviewed, covering topics such as working periods, social media, attendance, weapons, and procurement. The board approved several student-related requests, including various fundraisers, a senior class field trip, and the addition of a new high school course. Personnel actions were also processed, including staff resignations, new employment appointments, the addition of substitute paraprofessionals, approval of athletic volunteers, the hiring of an extended-rate substitute guidance counselor, and a medical leave of absence.

The work session included presentations on the preliminary general operating budget and student reports. Business and fiscal actions involved the review of treasurer reports for various funds and the approval of a renewal quote for the SCView Document Management System for the upcoming school year.

The work session included a review of district data and direction, focusing on belief statements, goals, the "Mustang Mindset," population changes, and student opportunities like dual enrollment. The Special Education department presented on individualized program goals and inclusion. Items for the subsequent Regular Meeting on March 23rd were reviewed across Business and Fiscal, Policy and Programs, and Personnel sections. Business actions pending for March 23rd included approval of previous minutes (February 9 and February 23, 2026), bills, treasurer reports, nursing services contracts, graduate recognition signs, the K-12 Guidance Plan, revised and new policy guides, field trip requests, Commonwealth University renewal agreement, bus driver additions, and the proposed Kindergarten Camp. Personnel actions pending included a retirement, resignations, administrative employment, a professional transfer, an extended-rate substitute, classified employments, and extra-curricular appointments/volunteers. Other items reviewed included bids for student laptops, the approval of Bump Armor Carrying Cases, and the compensation for a business management consultant. Reports included updates on the Cartwheel Agreement clarification, playground upgrades, CSIU presentations, and various departmental activities. An executive session regarding a special education issue was announced to follow the work session.