Kori Rafferty

The board received special presentations regarding the Adult Transition Program and Agriscience students. Key actions included the approval of re-employment for various administrators for the upcoming fiscal year and the authorization to create new positions for an Early On Primary Service Provider and an Education Consultant. Additionally, the board affirmed existing board-related policies, reviewed departmental reports, and received updates from the Superintendent on district initiatives and upcoming events.

The Board reviewed routine matters including financial and investment reports for various funds. Key discussion items included the approval of summer tax collection costs, the establishment of tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year, and the determination of summer operating hours for the educational service center. Personnel matters involved job description approvals and position adjustments within Special Education, alongside wage adjustments for non-bargaining unit employees. The Board also addressed the distribution of the Jack Korff Career and Technical Support Fund, conducted a policy review, received a negotiation update, and ratified a tentative agreement with the CACCEA bargaining unit. Administrative reports and upcoming school event schedules were also presented.

The board conducted a review of the 2025-2026 revised budget and provided an overview of the preliminary 2026-2027 budget. Action items included the formal approval of the general appropriations resolution, authorization of new personnel positions, adoption of the 2030-2031 common calendar, and the awarding of a bid for conference room multimedia equipment. The board also affirmed current policies and held a closed session to discuss collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

The Board of Education discussed and acted upon several items, including receiving presentations on the RxKids program and legislative updates. The Board cast a ballot for a MASB Executive Board Representative, approved a new position for a Special Education ECSE Inclusion Teacher, and affirmed several board policies. Additionally, the Board reviewed administrative reports covering budget preparation, CTE showcases, property transfers, and various personnel matters.

The special meeting commenced with the approval of the meeting agenda. The primary activities included a workshop overview shared by the Superintendent, an introduction to Deb Stair, MASB Assistant Director of Leadership Development, and a facilitated discussion focused on board development topics, followed by a board roundtable session.