Kerry J. Lueken

The board meeting included an executive session regarding personnel, job performance, and litigation. During the regular session, reports were provided on upcoming student testing, events, and recent academic and extracurricular accomplishments. The board approved a comprehensive list of coaching assignments for various sports, personnel changes including resignations and a new hire, and a purchase quote for classroom furniture. Additionally, the board approved a change to the upcoming meeting schedule, a student field trip for a national competition, and the acceptance of several monetary donations for various school groups.

The Board engaged in a work session to discuss the Safe Room project. No other subject matters were discussed during this session.

The board meeting included recognitions and acknowledgements regarding the school year, summer programming, and athletic achievements. A presentation was provided by the Blackhawk Football Booster Club regarding their mission, organizational structure, and fundraising plans. The board addressed personnel matters, including the approval of coaching and staff appointments, contract renewals, and resignations. Additionally, the board approved the elementary and junior/senior high school handbooks, established bonding for key treasurer positions, authorized the payment of monthly invoices, and reviewed the proposed fundraiser calendar.

The board meeting included several key presentations and approvals. Notable items included recognitions of student and staff events, a review of CTE pathways and dual credit offerings, and authorization to proceed with bidding for a locker room construction project. Personnel matters, such as approval of an amended superintendent addendum, various staff resignations, and new hirings, were addressed. Additionally, the board received updates regarding the new Indiana accountability model, the implementation of a new wireless communication device policy for schools, and a positive net transfer report for student enrollment.

The Board of Finance conducted their organizational meeting to elect a president and secretary. The meeting included a review of the investment report, which detailed current balances held in savings accounts and credit unions. Additionally, the superintendent provided a report on the corporation's financial condition, covering enrollment trends, fund balances, revenue sources, and comparisons of levy versus actual tax receipts, with goals discussed for future cash balance improvement.