Josh Hume

The board discussed and approved various employment changes during the session.

The board meeting included a reorganization session to swear in new members and elect a Board President and Vice-President. Key discussions and actions included the certification of election results, a presentation on student-centered coaching cycles, executive leadership reports, and a budget update. The board approved several business items, such as a short-term and long-term disability agreement, fuel bids for the upcoming school year, a district career ladder plan, the appointment of a Board Secretary/Treasurer, and a Chromebook lease. Additionally, the board approved various employment changes and multiple classified staff lists for the upcoming school year, as well as rehiring for extra-duty roles.

The board conducted a tax rate hearing regarding the operating and debt service levies. Key discussions included executive leadership reports from the superintendent and assistant superintendents, along with updates on various informational reports such as safety programs, enrollment, and staff retention. Board actions included the approval of a collection agency agreement, the setting of the annual tax rate, the adoption of an assessment plan, and policy changes. Additionally, the board approved employment changes during a closed session.

The meeting includes a tax rate hearing and discussion on several operational items. Key agenda topics involve the Superintendent's report, review of various financial and enrollment reports, and the consideration of action items such as a memorandum of understanding with the Webster County Sheriff's Office for an additional School Resource Officer, setting the tax rate, extending a Nike/BSN contract, awarding a diesel fuel bid, establishing board policy signature resolutions, setting adult lunch prices, and authorizing a school bus purchase.

The meeting agenda includes executive leadership reports, a review of financial and enrollment reports, and various informational updates regarding career ladder tutoring, staff compensation, and credit recovery. Significant new business items involve approvals for property insurance and worker's compensation renewal, the 2025-2026 salary schedule, budget-related actions including audit-to-actual spending and budget adoption, and various operational contracts and bids such as asphalt, auditorium upgrades, and technology leases. Additionally, the board will review curriculum plans, meal prices, AMI plans, and policy updates, and consider a discussion regarding district collection processes.