Josh McDowell

The board discussed and addressed several administrative and operational items. A new board member was sworn in, and updates were provided regarding policy drafting with NEOLA. Key approvals included the L-4029 Tax Form, final general fund and food service budgets for 2022-2023, the projected general fund budget for 2023-2024, a state aid note, and infrastructure project closing documents. Additionally, the district approved an agreement for a shared school resource officer. Operational updates covered summer facility projects, custodial staffing changes, adjustments to classroom placements for the upcoming school year, and participation in the Leader in Me program.

The Board discussed and reviewed several administrative and operational items, including the acceptance of bills and reports from the principal and athletic director. Key actions included approving the hiring of a varsity wrestling coach and a JV basketball coach, as well as accepting the resignations of the business manager and a custodian. The Board also addressed the implementation of a new cell phone policy, the need for increased support in the elementary special education resource room, and the potential hiring of a behavior interventionist. Additionally, board members took their oath of office, and updates were provided regarding facility maintenance and upcoming school calendar adjustments.

The meeting included the recognition of the Student and Staff Member of the Month, acceptance of financial bills, and the approval of a new spectator policy. The board also authorized a representative to execute HVAC change orders for the facilities project. Additionally, the meeting covered enrollment numbers, upcoming professional development and committee schedule announcements, and updates on Boosters Club activities, including the completion of the discus area remodeling and upcoming fundraising and facility improvement projects.

The board meeting featured recognitions for the Student and Staff Member of the Month and received presentations on the Macul Conference and the possibility of establishing a Bass Fishing Team. Operational updates included reports on the senior class trip, the restoration of phone system paging, upcoming MASB training, gym floor maintenance, and the completion of parking lot lighting repairs. The board reviewed financial and athletic department reports, discussed AED maintenance, Reading Month activities, the planning of a GSRP class for the fall, and the application for forgiveness of instructional days lost to ice storms. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a Farmall 55A Tractor and initiated an investigation into using a safety grant for bus cameras.

The board meeting included the recognition of the Student and Staff Member of the Month and the acceptance of bills. Key actions taken included the approval of a New Spectator Policy and the appointment of a representative to execute change orders for the HVAC project up to specified financial limits. Additionally, the meeting covered enrollment updates, professional development schedules, the scheduling of upcoming committee meetings, and updates on Boosters Club activities, including remodeling projects and fundraising plans.