Heather Carlson Hoftender

The agenda includes roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the review of the Executive Session Agenda. The board will discuss and receive public input on the amended FY25 budget, and adopt the amended FY25 budget. Student and staff recognition will be given to High School Track State Qualifiers. The board will discuss permanent transfer of interest from Working Cash Fund to Education Fund, CR Hanna Handbook changes, Middle School Handbook changes, Middle School Athletic Handbook changes, High School Handbook changes, Handbook changes for bus section, 2025-2026 final school calendar, Lunch prices for the 2025-2026 school year, High School softball field netting, Purchase of new/used school vehicle and HS overnight trips.

The meeting was convened and immediately moved to an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, independent contractors, volunteers, or legal counsel. The discussion also covered potential complaints against these individuals and the review of lawfully closed minutes. Following the executive session, the meeting adjourned to a regular meeting.

The meeting was convened for an executive session to discuss the selection of a person to fill a public office, or the discipline, performance, or removal of the occupant of a public office.

The meeting included a public hearing to discuss and receive public input on the amended FY25 budget, recognized High School Track & Field State Qualifiers and coaches, and heard reports from the Superintendent, High School Principal, High School Athletics/Activities Director, C.R. Hanna Principal, and Middle School Principal. The board approved a leave of absence, rehired extra-curricular positions and coaches for various schools, and hired new staff including a Middle School Secretary, High School Winter Spirit Squad Coach, and Middle School paraprofessionals. Additionally, the board approved changes to stipend sections, student handbooks, the school calendar, and school lunch prices. They also discussed the High School softball field netting, approved the purchase of a vehicle for student transport, and approved overnight trips. The board reviewed meeting minutes from the Orion Music Boosters and discussed the IASB Summer Governing Meeting.

The Board of Education held a meeting that included an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, independent contractors, or volunteers of the District, as well as legal counsel for the District. The discussion also covered the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the District and the review of lawfully closed minutes. The meeting then adjourned to a regular meeting.