Kellyn Hazen

The board discussed the importance of school board actions and support for success.

The board discussed college in the classroom and CTE dual credit programs. Updates were provided on student registrations, the construction of the music/voc building, and potential additions to the fieldhouse. The board approved the consent agenda, which included payroll and general fund warrants. Personnel matters included the hiring of football coaches, the resignation of a basketball coach, and a service contract for the school nurse. The board also reviewed and approved several handbooks for the upcoming school year, post-season overnight trips, participation in high school and junior high athletics, Sunday competitions, and the surplus of a school bus. Additionally, they approved the ASB budget extension.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The board approved the consent agenda, which included payroll, general fund, ASB, and capital projects warrants. They approved the resignations of a paraprofessional and a bus driver. The superintendent gave his oath of office, and the board approved teacher/contract salaries for the 2025-26 school year. Resolutions were approved for adopting the budget, authorizing warrant signatures, investing funds, designating a district agent and auditing officers, certifying signatures for school construction project documents, authorizing facsimile signatures, and appointing a district claims agent. There were discussions on the Student Support Specialist grant, the 21st Century After School Program grant, ASB/Athletics funding, facility meetings, solar panel grants, and redesigning the website. The need for training bus drivers and potential contracts to address retention was also discussed.

The agenda includes approval of regular board meeting minutes, ASB and General Fund warrants, and payroll. Discussions will cover baseball program concerns, personnel matters including resignations and new hires for coaching and technical positions. The board will consider approving a policy on sexual harassment of students, a surplus list, and the calendar for the 2025-26 school year. Reports from the principal, staff, and superintendent will be presented, covering construction projects, enrollment, and records requests. Board members will share updates and discuss future agenda items.

The document provides a summary of the General Fund Budget, including FY enrollment and staff counts. It details revenues and other financing sources, such as local taxes, local nontax support, state general and special purpose funds, and federal funds. The budget also outlines expenditures for various programs, including regular instruction, special education, vocational education, and support services. Additionally, it covers other financing uses and the beginning and ending fund balances.