Katie Elwood

The meeting included presentations from KPE and Hausmann regarding an updated floor plan. The Superintendent provided an update on storm protection insurance, noting the need for deductible buy-down review prior to property insurance renewals. The Board was also informed that bids would be solicited for a Food Service Management Company. The Principal reported on PTSO, Booster Club, and student activities, and approved a candle fundraiser for the softball team. New business included setting a Public Hearing for Proposed Tax Levies for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 -- June 30, 2027 for March 25, 2026. The Board approved the Construction RFP Scored Rubric Sheet results and approved Stanton School Board Policy 501.9 for review.

The special board meeting included a public hearing regarding the proposed resolution to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years, commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The resolution allows for additional funding not exceeding ten percent of the total regular program district cost annually, funded by state aid, property tax levy, and an income surtax. The Board also set a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for April 8, 2026. Additionally, the Board approved the resignation of Lisa Smith as Football and Basketball Cheerleading Sponsor and approved Stanton School Board Policy 507.9.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the approval of past minutes, reports, bills, personnel matters (notably the resignation of a Bus Driver), and general financial items. The Superintendent provided an update on construction projects, noting that Requests for Proposals have been sent and the Board consensus was to review them in a small group work session, in addition to providing legislative updates. The Principal reported on PTSO, Booster Club, and student activities, approving several fundraisers including a Winter Formal Dance, spirit bead/sunglasses sales, youth basketball concessions, and a Valentine's Day Fundraiser. New business items included updating bank accounts to list Cameron Lewellen as the Board President, and the approval of the At-Risk and Drop-Out Prevention Plan and the District Developed Service Delivery Plan.

The primary new business discussed during this special session was the Construction Contract for capital improvements. The Board approved the contract between Stanton CSD and KPE Architecture Engineering Forensics.

The meeting included the Annual Meeting portion where several board positions and official designations were confirmed, including the election of Cameron Lewellen as President and Zach Ward as Vice-President. Stephanie Burke was appointed as Board Secretary and Treasurer/School Business Official. The Board designated Red Oak Express as the official newspaper, First Interstate Bank as the financial depository with a $4 million limit, and Ahlers & Cooney as legal counsel. Meeting times and committee assignments were discussed but not finalized for all committees. Ashley McDonald was appointed as the 504/Homeless/Equity Coordinator. Under New Business, the Board approved an Application for Modified Supplemental for the At-Risk/Dropout Program, a Hold Harmless Transportation Agreement concerning SPED student transport to the SWITCH Building with the Red Oak School District, and an increase to breakfast, lunch, and ala carte milk prices effective January 1, 2026. Finally, the Construction Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposal documents were approved pending legal review.