Kari Baxter

The meeting included a discussion regarding personnel recommendations for hire. A candidate withdrew their application for the crossing guard position, which led to a revision of the agenda. The board moved into an executive session for individual privacy reasons and then resumed back into open session before adjourning.

The Board of Trustees convened for a series of meetings. The initial business meeting involved approvals of past minutes, updates from the Student Trustee and WEA/WCEA, and discussions on WHS work-based learning, Policy 3141, WHS expansion, PLC representatives, and out-of-district student attendance. Personnel recommendations were made, and reports were given by administrators, trustees, the superintendent, and the Director of Business. The agenda also included accounts payable, payroll, and consent agenda items. A special meeting addressed personnel recommendations for hire. The monthly work session featured discussions on the Attendance Procedure Committee and a review of 2024-25 school year data.

The meeting included discussions on a high school expansion project, focusing on incorporating nonfossil fuel energy systems, such as heat pumps, induction cooking, and solar energy readiness. There was also a discussion about school bus transportation, including a program to replace older diesel buses with electric buses. The board also discussed teacher clarity and professional development.

The meeting included discussions and updates on several key topics. A highlight of the summer jump start program was presented, detailing its goals, implementation, and outcomes, including literacy improvements among participating students. An update was provided on the high school academic and athletic expansion projects, noting that the design is progressing, contracts are in place, and the project remains on schedule and within budget. The design concept for the high school expansion was reviewed, focusing on design goals, space utilization, and phasing plans, with attention to minimizing disruption during construction.

The agenda included personnel recommendations for hire, covering positions such as a summer jump start crossing guard, social studies teacher, counselor, special education teacher, and high school English teacher, along with substitute positions. There was discussion regarding the hiring process, specifically the inclusion of staff in the interview process and concerns about adequate notice for staff participation. The board also moved into executive session for the quarterly superintendent evaluation.