Kelly Kinsey

The board meeting covered several operational and administrative topics. Discussion included updates on facilities maintenance, superintendent reports regarding new occupational therapy partnerships, and progress on district leadership teams and MTSS programs. The board reviewed updates on safety grant improvements, including new camera and sensor technology, and discussed grant funding for literacy and career pathways. Additionally, the meeting addressed personnel hiring needs, the development of board goals for the upcoming year, and a review of the school activities handbook, which was tabled for further consideration.

The meeting consisted of a continuation of a prior session, which included an executive session focused on administrative communication and governance. No formal action or decisions were recorded during the executive session, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The board meeting included discussions on various topics, such as a fundraising app, student trips, facilities report, primary report, intermediate report, middle school report, and high school report. The discussion covered concerns about the legality of a fundraising app being used by students, a presentation of a trip planned for high schoolers in the summer of 2027, updates on facility work, reports from different school levels, and issues related to parking.

The board meeting included discussions on administrative discipline and policies. The board upheld the administration's recommendation on discipline. For the policies, it was recommended to have the first reading for all 12 policies, with board members reviewing them and paying attention to those with options A and B. These options will be discussed at the next meeting to decide which one to include. A third reading will be done with the options in the actual policy, and changes from the old to the new will be highlighted.

The budget meeting included discussions about Don giving back his 15 days and Kelly wanting to sell his back for $6,000. There were concerns about the increasing costs of paying out days each year and the inconsistent manner in which days were given out. Options were discussed, including stopping the addition of days for new employees. The meeting also touched on the impact of health insurance changes on finances, the savings from these changes, and proposals for base pay additions. The morale of the administrative staff was a key concern, with discussions on ensuring fair compensation and addressing public perception.