Joannie Kalina

The document outlines three strategic goals for the Erin School District. The first goal focuses on developing and refining a curriculum to prepare students for their next educational journey, ensuring a strong foundation and readiness for high school. The second goal aims to continuously improve instruction and learning for both students and staff, emphasizing high expectations, supportive systems, and professional development. The third goal is to foster a professional atmosphere where decisions are driven by data and student growth, promoting collaboration, parent involvement, and data-informed instructional adjustments.

Key discussions included the approval of the financial report, which detailed deposits from a book fair and bake sale, and reported an ending balance of $23,889.16. Event planning addressed the Family Movie Night scheduled for February, preparations for the Fun Fair in March, including securing new games and managing raffle baskets, and scheduling Scholastic Book Fairs for May. Updates covered staff appreciation initiatives, including a holiday luncheon and future plans for Teacher Appreciation events in February and March. New fundraising ideas, such as a 'raise a pint' fundraiser, were introduced. A significant update involved an overview of a proposed school referendum, adjusted to $2.75M over 15 years, focusing on safety, security, classroom remodeling, and system updates, slated for the April 2026 ballot.

The meeting included standard procedural items such as roll call and verification of public notice. Key discussions focused on administrative reports detailing positive feedback on staff incentives and programs, updates on facility maintenance including HVAC unit replacements and boiler repairs, and the status of the state report card ranking. New business included the approval of a lockdown drill procedure. Furthermore, the Board discussed and subsequently approved moving forward with a $2.75 million referendum for a term not to exceed 15 years to maintain and update facilities. The board also approved the Scope of Engagement with legal counsel related to the referendum.

The regular school board meeting included a public comment period where visitors expressed support for the referendum aimed at keeping the school open. Key items approved under the consent agenda included the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting, the financial report covering payroll and accounts payable, and the treasurer's report. Administrative reports covered classroom observations, the success of 'lifeboat teams' related to Sail goals, updates on boiler repairs and ductwork issues, and various staff professional development presentations. New business included a Community Survey Presentation, approval of the audit, approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, a review of the School Report Card, and the first reading of Policy 153(E2) regarding the Board Evaluation Questionnaire. The board also entered and exited a closed session to discuss employment matters.

The meeting agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call and verification of public notice, followed by a period for visitor comments limited to agenda items. Key items for approval included the financial report covering payroll and accounts payable, and the Treasurer's report. Major discussion and potential action items involved the review of the 2025-26 Budget, consideration of suspending Policy 522.1, setting Open Enrollment Limits, and taking action on initial resolutions and referendum elections regarding General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $2,750,000. The session concluded with a scheduled closed session for administrative evaluation, followed by reconvening to open session and adjournment.