Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kim Newton’s organization
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Sandridge Sd 172 Committee Of The Whole
The committee meeting addressed several operational and educational matters, including a superintendent's report covering staff evaluations, school building climate, and emergency procedures following a flood incident. Discussions also involved parent engagement policies, professional development initiatives, and grant opportunities. The finance and student support service reports focused on maintenance vendor selection, contracts for therapeutic and psychological services, and student performance metrics. Additionally, the principal provided updates on summer school, recent graduation events, and future staff celebrations. Personnel matters were also reviewed, including stipend payouts, leave of absence requests, and the hiring of temporary and part-time staff.
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The Board of Education meeting included a public hearing presentation on the amended budget for the upcoming school year. Additional topics addressed were mandatory board member training regarding the Abuse Neglected Child Reporting Act and an information update on a kitchen contract renewal. The board approved various financial and operational items, including year-end bill payments, payroll, personnel changes, an Omni Therapeutics contract, the appointment of a payroll consultant, a budget amendment, a multi-year contract for psychological services, and building maintenance agreements. The board also authorized the payment of year-end bills, adopted updated press policies, discussed employment matters during a closed session, and authorized a notice to remedy for two teachers.
Apr 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Sandridge Sd 172 Committee Of The Whole
The committee meeting covered a range of operational, financial, and educational updates. Key discussion topics included the Superintendent's evaluation process and performance domains, and a technology report focusing on safety upgrades through camera installation and door access controls. The Associate Superintendent presented plans for a five-week summer program using the IReady curriculum. The Finance Department presented a budget amendment of $167,802.47 for approval. Further reports covered student support services such as childhood screenings and vision/hearing testing, as well as principal updates on summer school registration, curriculum, and upcoming school events. Personnel matters included staffing updates for summer school, the resignation of a food service employee, and the hiring of a new safety liaison.
Apr 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education meeting covered several administrative and financial items. The board approved accounts payable vouchers totaling $167,802.47, payroll vouchers totaling $300,585.39, and various personnel matters. A tentative budget amendment was approved, which will remain on public display for 30 days. Additionally, the board moved into a closed session to discuss employment-related matters, approved the termination of a specific employee, and authorized a student transfer to the RISE program.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
