Karyn Furlong

The meeting involved the consideration and adoption of a board resolution.

The committee meeting focused on planning the upcoming Community Organizations Breakfast, including event logistics, scheduling, and potential student performances. Additionally, the committee discussed strategies for community engagement and communications regarding a bond initiative. Key action items included reviewing marketing strategies, organizing community roadshow open houses, and preparing a community survey for future Board approval.

The committee discussed a proposed booster-funded stadium seating initiative and reviewed a technology bid recommendation for a network refresh totaling $448,788.00. Additionally, the group reviewed a food service excess fund balance spend down plan focused on kitchen facility improvements at Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate School, and received updates on ongoing facilities projects, including cold storage occupancy permits and reevaluating Sinking Fund priorities for gymnasium air conditioning.

The committee met to review the superintendent application submitted by the sole internal candidate, Drew Bordner. Following a review of the candidate's leadership background and alignment with district goals, the committee selected the applicant to advance to the interview process. Discussions included the development of interview questions focusing on the candidate's five-year vision for the district, and the committee coordinated potential interview availability for the full board.

The committee reviewed the 2026-27 Gull Lake Virtual Partnership course proposals, including new course options and a title change, which will be presented for formal approval. Additionally, the committee discussed the English Language Arts materials review, which involved analyzing student data and evaluating instructional resources, and noted that the Reproductive Health Committee will meet to discuss potential updates to Middle School materials. Finally, the committee began a review of its current goals, with further discussion scheduled for the following month.