Larry Sebastian

The board discussed and approved the agenda, reviewed policy on records retention, and organized the new board with nominations for President and Vice-President. They approved payment of bills, heard administration reports, and reviewed insurance information. Appointments were made for authorized representatives for various programs and liaisons, and the official newspaper and depository were designated. The board also set committee assignments, approved the preliminary budget and tax levy, and discussed the chain of command and school board member policies. They also voted to transfer funds, raise meal prices, and approve handbooks for 2024-25.

The board discussed esports, data days, and curriculum review. Job descriptions were handed out for review. The trial run of the 3 bus routes was reported to have no complaints. A bid for snow removal was approved. Transportation progress was reported, and an open enrollment application was approved. Meeting dates were discussed and kept on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

The meeting addressed a data breach within PowerSchool, necessitating password changes for students and parents. The 2025-2026 school calendar was approved. The board acknowledged the pledge of securities and authorized the handling of investment funds, including CDs. Approval was granted to shred documents and to proceed with a heating system contract, supported by cashing out and reinvesting funds from matured CDs. Job descriptions reviewal was moved to the next meeting.

The board meeting addressed several key areas, including discussions on loan and payoff terms, the gym roof, fire alarm replacement, and progress on the softball field fence. The board approved the 2025-2026 Compliance Report, the final budget and levies, a tuition agreement from East Fairview for homeschool students, and extra-curricular contracts. Additionally, a policy on Records Retention was adopted. The superintendent position was discussed, with plans to post an ad in November. Outside pipe work was tabled until the October meeting.

The agenda was amended to postpone the approval of the final budget and levies. Financials and payments were approved. The K-12 Principal provided a compliance report, discussed a donation from Ryan Chevrolet, and provided updates on homecoming, science teacher adjustments, and English scores. Transportation needs and concerns were discussed, including the possibility of a split Transportation Director/Activity Director position. Policies regarding community use of district policy, lactation/breast feeding, education of special education students/students with disabilities, and education of homeless students were approved. The 2024-25 Annual Compliance report was approved. Snow removal was put out on bids. Revised teacher contracts were approved. The NDSBA Convention was discussed, and superintendent evaluation forms were distributed.