John Carroll

The Board of Education met to conduct planning for the superintendent search process, which included the development of a search brochure, establishing a job posting timeline, and scheduling future focus group meetings and interview rounds. The Board also convened in executive session to discuss the discipline of a public employee.

This document outlines a revised Master Facilities Plan aimed at securing funding through a May 6, 2025 ballot initiative. The plan details the construction of a new 151,018 square-foot PreK-12 school building on the current high school campus, which includes dedicated special education therapy rooms, a dual-purpose auditorium and cafeteria space, and a new competitive gymnasium. Key components also involve the abatement and demolition of existing elementary schools and parts of the current high school, renovations to the shop building for Agriculture and Industrial Tech spaces, relocation of softball and practice football fields, and infrastructure updates. The plan emphasizes reduced costs compared to previous proposals and outlines funding mechanisms including state contributions, district contributions, property tax, and income tax levies to address aging structures and provide a modern learning environment.

The board discussed and reviewed the draft evaluation tools for both the superintendent and the treasurer, including a 360-degree evaluation process. These evaluation tools were reviewed to be finalized for later use within the same year.

This Master Facilities Plan, presented in a frequently asked questions format, outlines a comprehensive proposal for the district's facilities. The plan primarily focuses on the construction of a new 151,018 square-foot PreK-12 school building, featuring dedicated special education spaces, a combined auditorium and cafeteria ('auditeria'), and a competitive gymnasium. It also involves the abatement and demolition of Budd and McMullen Elementary schools, along with portions of the existing high school, while renovating the shop building and relocating athletic fields. The document details the funding strategy, which includes state assistance, district contributions, a property tax bond issue, and an income tax levy, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and cost reductions compared to previous proposals, with the goal of modernizing educational infrastructure and meeting long-term facility needs.

The Board convened in executive session to discuss the appointment of a public official.