Janice O'Shea

The work session was convened for the purpose of reviewing and discussing the results of the pre-referendum survey.

The meeting includes a variety of administrative and operational topics. Key items involve a retiree recognition, the approval of field trips, the renewal of the WVEC operating agreement, and the establishment of a school calendar for 2028-2029. New business includes the proposal for a referendum tax levy resolution with an associated revenue spending plan, a community engagement update, a chiller installation at the junior-senior high school, a partnership with a health clinic, and a policy update regarding wireless communication devices. The session concludes with superintendent reports and board member updates from various committees.

The board meeting agenda covered a diverse range of operational and academic topics. Key discussions included a food service department update, lease agreement renewals, and various bid recommendations. Business items featured planning for a referendum, administrative resolutions regarding auditor certification, special education billing, and a memorandum with Purdue University. Additionally, the board addressed facility management projects such as roof replacements, updates to student handbooks, and multiple policy revisions including the use of artificial intelligence. Several board reports were presented, and upcoming school calendar dates were noted.

The board meeting agenda includes special recognitions and updates regarding the Junior Senior High School and Special Education. Key business items involve the renewal of the Safe Harbor Before/After School Care agreement, the West Lafayette Observatory User agreement, and the approval of a survey agreement with The Morris Leatherman Company. Additionally, the board will consider a recommendation to reject all bids for the summer roofing project and hold second readings and separate votes on several district policies, including board authority, purchasing procedures, and public record management.

The meeting agenda included a school update and a consent agenda addressing the transportation agreement, annual lease renewal, personnel reports, and financial accounts. New business items featured the engagement of bond counsel services and the second reading of a policy regarding student admission. Additionally, the superintendent presented a report, and board members provided updates on various committee and legislative assignments.