Jim Altenburg

The meeting included the first reading of Policy Section L. Key actions involved approving the agenda, and approving the Consent Agenda, which encompassed claims, resignations, and contracts/wage agreements across the General Fund, Capital Outlay, Special Education Fund, Food Service, and Enterprise Funds. Specific financial actions included approving the 2025 Audit, accepting a donation of playground equipment from Adventure PTO, and approving a letter of support for the City of Harrisburg's Willow Street expansion grant request. Communications covered updates on Core Values progress, relevant state legislation, the status of major district funds monitored by the Finance Committee, and announcements regarding Teacher of the Year nominations and upcoming board member elections.

The regular board meeting included the approval of the agenda. Key action items involved the approval of the Consent Agenda, which encompassed claims, the January Financial Report, January Minutes, resignations, and contracts/wage agreements. Detailed claim amounts were approved across the General Fund, Capital Outlay, Special Education Fund, and Food Service Fund. Financial reports detailing balances and activity through January 31, 2026, for various funds were presented. The meeting noted several resignations across different roles and approved new contracts and wage agreements for various staff positions. A communication item included a recap of Public School Day in Pierre.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Action items included the approval of the Consent Agenda, covering claims, resignations, and contracts/wage agreements across the General Fund, Capital Outlay, Special Education Fund, Bond Redemption 2012, Food Service, and Enterprise Funds. Specific actions approved the purchase of various goods and services detailed in the claims list. Resignations were accepted for several positions including teaching, specialist, and aide roles. New wage agreements for a Tutor and two Custodians were approved. The board also approved Section K of the Policy Manual and the Willow Street Easement after amendment. Representatives for the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee were appointed. Communication items included updates on engineering mini grants, AP and Dual credit programs, the awarding of the Clean Diesel Grant, and a discussion on school tax rates. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss personnel matters, followed by adjournment.

The board meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and agenda approval. Key segments included celebrations of student achievement from Horizon Elementary, focusing on character development, perseverance, and positive behavior reinforcement programs like 'Tiger on Track' and the Minga management tool. Another highlight was the recognition of Adventure Elementary's mentorship program where older students work with younger ones on reading skills. The board also addressed administrative items, including the approval of surplus technology for maximizing return, and the consideration of legislative support letters concerning school lunch reimbursement meals and funding, specifically mentioning support for the Hungry Hearts initiative. Additionally, the board acknowledged the retirements of two long-serving staff members: Sarah Par, Special Education Director since 2014, and Roger Timberman, who served for 44 years and oversaw the growth of the district's transportation system.

The regular board meeting agenda was approved. A Consent Agenda motion approved several items including Claims, the December Financial Report, December Minutes, Resignations, and Contracts/Wage Agreements. Detailed financial reports for the General Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, Special Education Fund, Bond Redemption Funds, Food Service Fund, and Enterprise Fund as of December 31, 2025, were reviewed. Specific resignations noted included positions in SPED Aide, Assistant SPED Director, Custodian, and Transportation Director. New wage agreements were established for a Maintenance employee and two SPED Aides. The Board took action to declare certain technology items as surplus. Furthermore, the Board approved legislative support letters concerning school lunch and school funding. Communication items included administrator reports, updates on strategic planning timelines and academic achievement data utilization, policy committee updates regarding facility and gift policy changes, and important dates for the upcoming School Board Election.