Jennifer Dilks

The board meeting focused on new business and consent agenda items. Key discussions included the approval of the 25-26 CFC-Second Step Purchase, which provides a digital social-emotional learning curriculum for grades K-5. The board also reviewed an addendum to the purchase contract to address requirements for using federal Title IV grant funds, including non-discrimination, grant compliance, and debarment and suspension certifications.

The Warren County AVTS's CTC Plan serves as a roadmap to provide relevant learning experiences, fostering technical skills, academic, social, and emotional support, and career readiness for gainful employment or higher education. The plan aims to establish a positive school climate and enhance community support, focusing on increasing overall and non-traditional student enrollment through various outreach and marketing strategies. It emphasizes student success, encompassing post-secondary achievement and responsible citizenship.

The meeting included discussion and approval of a 21st Century Project Manager contract extension, approval of comprehensive planning team members, and approval of a quote for the Read to Them - Title I Parent & Family Engagement K-5 program.

The meeting addressed various financial reports, personnel matters, and contract approvals. Key decisions included approving financial reports and authorizing funds, approving personnel reports for certificated and support staff, and approving various contracts and agreements related to technology, services, and legal consultation. The board also approved the ARP ESSER Health and Safety Plan, the hiring of an ESSER Project Manager, and waived objections to the Deadman Corners Project. An executive session was held to discuss a personnel matter.

The board meeting covered various topics, including financial statements, student activity accounts, superintendent interviews, a master facilities plan review, and committee reports. Key actions included approving a consent agenda, personnel reports, software purchases, and service agreements. The board also addressed athletic and co-curricular supplemental contracts, the 2009-2010 audit, budget development, PlanCon approvals, Beacon Light student assistance services, and several policy revisions related to transportation, student food service accounts, home-education student participation, interscholastic athletics, student participation and coaches, co-curricular activities, student driving and parking privileges, relations with parent organizations, gifts and donations, and course offerings. Discussions also included athletic programming, Abraxas agreements, and a request to offer courses with fewer than 12 students.