Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from James Schoonmaker’s organization
Jul 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Canton Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting involved financial oversight, including the review and approval of the treasurer report, student activity report, and various fund encumbrances. Key business included the appointment of school agents for the 2026-2027 school year, approval of a transfer of funds between accounts, and the authorization of a School Resource Agreement with the Blaine County Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the board approved updates to district policies regarding bullying, authorized various school fundraisers, discussed employee stipends, and approved the transfer of class funds. During the executive session, the board discussed personnel matters and subsequently approved the hiring of new staff members, including a daycare employee, a bus driver, and an adjunct Science teacher.
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The board reviewed financial reports, including the Treasurer's and Student Activity reports, and approved various encumbrances and budget reports. Administrative updates included principal reports and an executive session to discuss personnel employment. Business items included approving insurance coverage proposals, the milk bid for the upcoming school year, therapy service contracts, educational waivers, and memberships with various professional school associations. The board also discussed the construction of a new baseball field and voted on the certified salary schedule for the next fiscal year.
May 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Canton Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board reviewed and approved financial reports, including the treasurer's report, student activity report, and various fund encumbrances. The meeting also included principal reports and the acceptance of personnel resignations. Several action items were approved, including temporary appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year, a fundraiser for the boys basketball team, and extended year services for special education. Additionally, the board approved memberships and policy services with the OSSBA, updated the certified salary schedule, and conducted an executive session to discuss non-certified personnel employment, resulting in contract renewals and new teacher hires.
Apr 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Canton Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board conducted its annual reorganization by electing new officers, including a Board President, Vice-President, and Clerk. Business items included the administration of the oath of office for a new member, recognition of the Academic Team, and the review and approval of various financial reports, including treasurer and student activity reports and necessary encumbrances. The Board also reviewed principal reports, approved the amended 2026-2027 school calendar, and authorized the preparation of the 2026-2027 Estimate of Needs. Personnel matters involved accepting a resignation, holding an executive session regarding certified staff, and approving teacher contract renewals and a new hiring. Additionally, the Board sanctioned a library book fair fundraiser.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
