Southwest R-V School District Regular Board Meeting
The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Under the consent agenda, the Board approved staff actions including retirements, resignations, reassignments, and new employment for the upcoming school year. Old business involved setting dates for the 8th-grade promotion (May 7, 2026) and High School Graduation (May 8, 2026). The Board addressed the delayed distribution of the Parents Right to Know letter, adding a review process to the annual program evaluation plan. New business centered on the approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar, which detailed instructional time, professional development days, and contract days for staff. Procedures and guidelines for hiring provisionally certified teachers holding a DESE issued Substitute Teacher Certificate were also approved. Program evaluations reviewed the Guidance/Counseling report, and administrative reports from various principals and the Special Education Director were reviewed. The Superintendent's report covered details regarding the upcoming April election (which will be canceled due to only three sign-ups for three open positions), Board member terms, and ongoing training reminders. The Board later entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters.