Jenny Smith

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 budget. Key agenda items included the designation of district officers and agents, approval of the 2026-2029 collective bargaining agreement with the Knappa Education Association, adoption of the school district budget and tax rates, approval of various administrative and principal contracts, and curriculum adoption for math. Additionally, the Board discussed district reports, including financial updates and reports from Knappa High School, and initiated the election process for the Board Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming school year.

The board meeting agenda includes the review of an alternative contracting method for paving procurement and a review of the district's civility policy. Key business items for consideration include the adoption of curriculum materials for mathematics, English Language Arts, and financial literacy. Additionally, the meeting features reports from the superintendent, student representatives, financial departments, and specific school administrators regarding district operations and student services.

The meeting focused on the selection of the committee chairperson, the presentation of the budget message by the superintendent, and a detailed review of the budget document provided by the chief financial officer. The session also included a period for communications and public comments.

The board meeting included a presentation on the bond scope of work regarding construction projects for the school district. Discussions centered on project design goals, prioritization of mission-critical tasks and improvements, code compliance requirements, and the decision-making and public engagement process for the bond deliverables.

The document outlines the 2025-2026 board calendar for the district. Key planned activities include monthly board meetings, work sessions, budget meetings, and executive sessions. Significant agenda items scheduled throughout the year include the swearing-in of new board members, setting board goals, conducting superintendent self-evaluations, reviewing test results, discussing improvement initiatives, and managing OSBA election procedures and division assurances.