Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Justin Benda’s organization
Aug 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Donovan Unit #3 Schools Regular Board Meeting
The board approved the FY27 Tentative Budget and the adoption of the Board Policy Manual, including Press Issues 120 and 121. The board reviewed FOIA requests and received an annual overview of the District's General Investment Account performance. Additionally, a draft Long-Range Plan was presented by architects, detailing estimated costs for district improvements. The board heard administrative reports and conducted an executive session regarding personnel. Approvals were granted for a Memorandum of Understanding for Emergency Reunification, a liquid fuel contract, and various personnel actions, including resignations and appointments for positions such as high school paraprofessional, substitute bus driver, and extracurricular sponsors.
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The meeting primarily addressed the proposed Junior High Girls Softball Cooperative Team Agreement involving St. Anne Grade School, Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School, and Donovan Junior High School for the 2026-2028 school years. Discussions included IESA regulatory compliance, an extension request for the enrollment deadline, and the status of ongoing negotiations with Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School. The Board authorized the development of a Donovan coed team as a contingency plan and voted to approve the Cooperative Agreement.
Jul 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Donovan Unit #3 Schools Regular Board Meeting
The board discussed and took action on several items, including the first reading of the board policy manual, the receipt of FOIA requests, and administrative reports from the superintendent, principals, and athletic director. New business items approved included an intergovernmental agreement with Milford Area Public Schools, student handbooks for various school levels, the installation of a partial playground fence at the elementary school, and the procurement of security camera monitors for school buildings. Personnel actions included accepting a staff resignation and approving updated job descriptions for the Concession Director and Athletic Director/Dean. The board also discussed a cooperative team agreement for junior high girls' softball and planned a follow-up special meeting.
Jul 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Donovan CUSD # 3 Building & Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee convened to review the Life Safety Report presented by JP Architects for the school district buildings. Discussion centered on identifying potential grant opportunities to fund facility improvements and the development of a prioritized five-year plan for future review and approval by the Board of Education.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
