Jeannie Bennett-Yoak

This document outlines Calhoun County Schools' strategic plan for utilizing the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Funding (ARP ESSERF). The plan is organized into four key focus areas: Addressing Learning Loss/Learning Recovery and Innovation, After-School Programs, Summer Enrichment, and LEA Discretionary/Infrastructure. It details initiatives aimed at improving student academic outcomes, providing comprehensive social-emotional and mental health support, ensuring health and safety measures, and offering enriched learning experiences. The plan emphasizes a team approach to planning and includes strategies for monitoring progress and ensuring the sustainability of critical programs beyond the grant period.

The meeting included recognitions for FFA State Degree recipients, Golden Horseshoe winners, and various student band awards. Key discussions involved a presentation by the Education Alliance, superintendent reports on curriculum, instruction, attendance, and summer school programs. New business featured a public hearing and the subsequent adoption of the FY2026-2027 proposed budget. The board reviewed finance items, including general fund invoices, supplements, and transfers, as well as financial statements. Additionally, the agenda covered policy comments, memorandums of understanding, personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and employment appointments for summer school and regular roles, contract terminations, and an expulsion hearing.

The board meeting focused on several key items, including a public hearing regarding the finance and levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and the subsequent laying of the levy. New business included the consideration of various transportation requests for student trips, including travel to Kennywood, COSI, and Washington D.C. Additionally, the agenda covered personnel matters involving the appointment of a head varsity cheerleading coach and the scheduling of an expulsion hearing.

The meeting included public hearings on the upcoming school calendar and levy rates. Recognition was given to students for achievements in state wrestling, science and social studies fairs, and math field day. Reports were presented from the Superintendent and the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center. The board deliberated on policies for promotion and retention, reviewed financial invoices and statements, and discussed volunteer and travel requests. Personnel matters were addressed, including employment, resignations, and retirements, alongside a disciplinary hearing and an expulsion review.

The meeting included recognitions for student achievements in math, writing, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and various sports categories. The board addressed personnel matters, including an employee hearing, retirements, resignations, and new contract approvals for professional and service staff. Financial approvals were made regarding general fund invoices, supplements, and transfers. Furthermore, the board deliberated on the school calendar for the upcoming year, approved preschool dates, and established the board meeting calendar for the 2026-2027 cycle.