Jennifer Marie Blaido

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Discussion items included an update on the Fall 2025 Activities and Athletics season, highlighting student participation and successes. An update was provided on effective operations, covering upcoming enrollment and registration events for the 2026-2027 school year, along with transition events for families. Furthermore, a presentation detailed the progress of the District Operational Plan project focusing on Advance Curricular Reviews for Math, Social Studies, and Multilingual Programming, outlining current phases and next steps for each area. The monthly financial report for November was presented. Action items included the approval of the second reading of Revised School Board Policy 533 -- School Meals, and the acceptance of various monetary and in-kind gifts to the District. Student council representatives provided updates on winter activities.

The work session covered three main discussion items. The first was an update on the Lighthouse project, detailing a recommendation for its location and implementation timeline. Key feedback themes discussed included the uniqueness of the Lighthouse identity, belonging and community aspects for gifted learners, program enhancement trade-offs, and logistical considerations. The recommendation involved keeping Lighthouse at SLPHS for grades 2-12 with enhancements, and adding an option at Northpoint Elementary for K-4 students. The second item involved revisions to the 25-26 budget, noting decreases in revenue from federal grants, student support aid, and library aid, with initial planning for the 26-27 budget development guided by specific assumptions. Finally, a draft of the 2027-2028 school year calendar was presented, and the Board received information regarding district assistance to students and families due to current community events.

The meeting included an approval of the agenda and a review of future events. Key discussion topics under Effective Operations involved an update on the DOP Project focusing on a lighthouse location study to enhance programming, and an update on the FY26 Proposed Budget Revisions along with the FY27 Budget Process. Financial discussions included the Monthly Financial Report for December 2025. Action items included the approval of the revised 2025-2026 budget, approval of the 2027-2028 School Calendar, and awarding bids for Multi-Site Secure Entrance Updates at several school locations. The board also addressed the acknowledgment of gifts received by the District.

The meeting included the administration of the oath of office to board members elected in November 2025 for their four-year terms beginning in January 2026. The organization of the Board involved the election by acclamation of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Clerk, and Treasurer for 2026. Additionally, the Board designated Kelly McClellan as the Parliamentarian to rule on parliamentary procedures.

The meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda itself, a review of future events, and a consent agenda which covered the approval of previous minutes from December 2025 and the bills paid for November 2025, totaling $4,728,385 across various funds. Discussion items included updates on Athletics/Activities for Fall 2025, an update on 2025-2026 Enrollment, Registration, and Grade Level Transitions, a report on Advance Curricular Reviews (DOP Project Update), the Monthly Financial Report for November 2025, and the Superintendent's Report. Action items involved the approval of the second reading of revised School Board Policy 533 (School Meals) and the formal acknowledgment and acceptance of gifts to the District.