Jeff Lehman

The meeting encompassed several key topics including the review of the superintendent's compensation package and contract, personnel changes such as resignations and new hires, and 2026 spring coach recommendations. The board discussed facility and construction updates, technology initiatives, and safety and security protocols. Agenda items also covered project updates for sanitary work and auditorium lighting, as well as a request for long-term substitute pay and an updated school calendar. The board addressed the disposal of obsolete equipment, reviewed field trip requests, and acknowledged donations. An executive session was conducted to evaluate the job performance of individual employees.

The meeting encompassed a work session, an executive session, and a regular board meeting. Key discussion topics included bond authorization and potential refinancing, review of bids for the phase 2 sanitary project, and a comprehensive policy discussion. The executive session was held to conduct job performance evaluations. The regular meeting included reports on facilities, technology, and safety, the transition and approval of school policies, updates on the sanitary and auditorium lighting projects, and the handling of field trip requests and donations.

This document outlines the strategic direction for South Adams Schools, centered on its mission of inspiring students to reach their full potential. It emphasizes core values including student development as a top priority, the importance of highly trained and ethical personnel, strong family and community partnerships, a challenging curriculum, technology integration, safe facilities, and responsible resource stewardship. The vision is to lead in education by empowering students with courage, fostering high academic and ethical standards, and developing responsible, productive citizens through valuable life experiences and a supportive learning environment, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The public hearing concerns the South Adams Schools' budget for the year 2026. Key discussion topics include the budget estimates for various funds such as the Rainy Day Fund, Debt Service, Education, and Operations. The estimated school operations max levy is $3,527,906, with a property tax cap credit estimate of $548,100. Taxpayers have the opportunity to object to the budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition within seven days after the hearing.

The South Adams Schools Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and a regular board meeting. Key discussion topics include potential projects and bonds, public comment, project resolutions, preliminary bond resolutions, declarations of intent to reimburse expenditures, personnel matters (resignations, new employees, FMLA requests), facilities and construction updates, technology, safety and security, budget calendar review and approval, textbook adoptions, obsolete equipment, and overnight and out-of-state field trip requests. An executive session will follow the regular meeting to discuss school safety and security measures and individual employee performance evaluations.