Jennifer Carlson

The meeting commenced with reports from the elementary and junior/senior high school principals covering educational spotlights, student highlights, and upcoming activities. The Superintendent's report included action items. The Board awarded the bid for the concession stand project to Hein Construction, approved the tentative 2026-2027 school year calendar, and approved several PRESS Policies (Press Issue 120 updates) after their second reading, while scheduling a first reading for Policy 2:230. Discussions regarding personnel and meeting minute retention were held in a closed session. Action was taken regarding personnel changes, including resignations and hires related to the JH Head Wrestling Coach position.

The meeting included the elementary and jr./sr. high school principals' reports, covering educational and student spotlights, professional development, and upcoming events/activities. The superintendent presented the tentative Tax Levy and a Resolution to partially abate the Debt Service Levy, both of which were approved. The PRESS Policies were presented for the first reading. The purchase of new band uniforms was approved. West Central FS was awarded the fuel bid for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. A plan to move 6th grade to JH beginning with the 2026-2027 school year was approved.

The meeting included presentations from the elementary and high school principals, covering summer goals, educational spotlights, and upcoming events. The board discussed and approved accepting a bid for the Siding and Window project, began the budgeting process for the 2022-2023 school year, and approved opening closed meeting minutes and destroying closed session recordings. The PRESS Policies were presented for the first reading, with discussions on specific policy options. The board moved into and returned from a closed session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining. Several personnel actions were taken, including accepting a resignation and hiring multiple teachers and aides. Additionally, summer field maintenance and mowing positions were approved, along with the hiring of bus drivers and the approval to post full-time district substitute positions.

The meeting included a presentation and review of PRESS policies and updates, as well as the District's policy for having students on the Board.

The regular meeting included presentations from the elementary principal, jr./sr. high school principal, and the superintendent, along with a student ambassador's report. Key action items involved the second reading and subsequent approval of PRESS Policy 2:230. The Board also approved the purchase of three Bluebird passenger buses, totaling $230,000. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, and meeting minute retention, before returning to open session. The consent agenda, which passed, covered the Treasurer's Report, payment of various operational bills, and personnel actions including one resignation and several new hires for bus driving and a combined Transportation Director/Dean of Students role.