Jenna Everingham

The Board convened in a closed session to address matters concerning personnel and collective bargaining. Upon returning to open session, the Board took formal action to uphold the Superintendent's denial of an employee grievance.

The board discussed and took action on several items including human resources recommendations and the payment of bills. Administrator reports highlighted school progress, the installation of a new security camera system, and updates regarding the district tax computation report. New business involved approving salary increases for FY27 support staff, administrator contracts and salaries, an updated school resource officer agreement, the consolidated district plan, and the IESA membership renewal. Additionally, the board approved overnight trips for the FFA and the Fine Arts department, performed a review of several board policies, and conducted a first reading for various policy updates related to legislative changes and district-specific requirements.

The board conducted a closed session to address student discipline matters. Upon returning to open session, the board took formal action to uphold the disciplinary charges and consequences associated with Student Disciplinary Case #FY26-01.

The board meeting included the appointment of a Secretary Pro Tempore and a presentation of district correspondence. The Salt Fork Spotlight recognized student achievement in wrestling and commended School Resource Officers for their response during a school threat incident. Public expression sessions addressed concerns regarding communication protocols during the threat incident and security procedures at the school. The board entered closed sessions for discussions regarding student discipline and personnel. Consent agenda items covering human resources recommendations and the payment of bills were approved. Administrator reports provided updates on the governor's budget proposal and the establishment of a new cross-categorical classroom. New business included the approval of an honorable dismissal resolution, a memorandum of understanding regarding stipends, the assignment of an Ag/FFA stipend, and the renewal of IHSA membership.

Key discussion items included the appointment of a Secretary Pro Tempore, review of correspondence, and the Salt Fork Spotlight segment. The Consent Agenda addressed Human Resources Recommendations covering employment, resignations, volunteer appointments, personnel transfers, and stipend changes for various certified, non-certified, and extracurricular positions. Business matters included the recommendation to approve the dismissal of a professional educator licensed employee, approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Salt Fork Education Association regarding the Ag/FFA Stipend, assignment of the Ag/FFA Stipend to a specific teacher, and the renewal of the IHSA Membership.