Jessica Everett

The meeting featured several student athletic and academic recognitions. The Board established new deadlines for tuition transfer applications for the upcoming semesters. Additionally, the Board accepted various donations including books and gift cards for the student-led Jet Cart initiative, approved a service agreement with the Region 8 Education center, and recognized two grant awards for therapy training and FFA farming first aid kits.

The board meeting featured recognitions for student achievements across multiple programs, including Business Professionals of America (BPA), esports, Future Farmers of America (FFA), and elementary student academic performance on the I Read test. Representatives from these programs shared updates on their recent successes, competition participation at the state and national levels, and the benefits of their respective academic and extracurricular activities.

This document is a letter informing parents and guardians about the school's eligibility for Title I, Part A funds, qualifying it for a Schoolwide Title I Program. The Schoolwide plan aims to improve the entire educational program. The letter emphasizes the importance of parental and community involvement in the development, revision, and implementation of this plan to help all children meet high academic standards.

The Board of Finance meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Key discussions involved the approval of the agenda and the election of officers for 2026, including the President, Secretary, and Investing Officer for the Board of Finance. Investment reports, financial condition reports, and expenditure goals were reviewed and approved. Significant expenditure goals discussed included maintaining the tax rate at or around a dollar. The board also approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025, regular session and proceeded with committee appointments, specifically for the Policy Development Committee and the Negotiations Committee. Appointments for treasurers across various funds, a representative for state/federal grants, and representatives for the SEBT insurance trust were confirmed. Finally, the board addressed the consent agenda items, including payment vouchers, disposal of a Title One printer, and approval of a contract with Stiffel for comprehensive financial plan consultation regarding the 2027 budget.

The meeting included a public comment regarding concerns about the interview and selection process for the varsity coaching job. The board discussed and approved several items on the consent agenda, including payment vouchers, fund reports, legal fees, and grants. A new cafeteria manager job description, head cook/kitchen manager job description, and kitchen food prep job description were approved, along with the individuals recommended for those positions. The classified rates, health insurance rates, and other pay increases were also discussed.