Jill Rockrohr

This document outlines postsecondary and career expectations for students from 9th to 12th grade, emphasizing the development of individualized learning plans. It details grade-specific activities and milestones across three key pillars: Postsecondary Education Exploration, Preparation, and Selection; Financial Aid and Literacy; and Career Exploration and Development. The plan aims to guide students in making informed decisions about their future education, training, and career paths, including financial planning and professional development.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions on the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Land Lab, the Hilight program recognizing student and staff kindness, and the intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Seneca for a School Resource Officer. The audit results from Hopkins & Associates were presented, indicating a perfect financial evaluative score. The board reviewed the Investment Report, Financial Dashboards, and Treasurer's Report. Additionally, the meeting covered committee reports, the 2025-2026 Amended Budget Resolution, the 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements, a personnel report, building updates, the Land Lab project, hot water heater project, Graves Property Acquisition, PRESS Policies, overnight trips, fundraisers, and freshman orientation. There was also a discussion regarding FOIA requests.

The budget hearing included a presentation of the 2024-2025 amended budget, discussion of fund balances as of June 30, 2026, and an opportunity for public comment, which was not utilized.

The Curriculum Committee meeting included discussion of the 2025 Summer school update, Freshman orientation, course updates, Hilight software, College & Career Pathway Endorsement, Parent engagement nights, and Communications Directors role.

The committee discussed the 2025 levy and 2026-27 budget, noting conservative property tax revenue estimates and upcoming collective bargaining agreements. Updates were provided on health life safety projects, facility plans, the main office/guidance office remodel, and the Graves property environmental study. The completion of the land lab and hot water heater projects was announced. Personnel matters included co-curricular list updates and open positions for the 2026-27 school year, along with the potential for dual credit agronomy and ag mechanics certification for Ag teachers. Negotiations were discussed in an executive session.