Lavesa Glover-Verhagen

The committee discussed painting bids for several facilities, including the Field House, Rockledge Hallway, and the Middle School Gym and Cafeteria, noting that funding allocation (Fund 10 or Fund 46) would be determined later. Key discussion points under the fiscal update involved questions regarding the capital plan items such as the BC Boiler, RL Boiler, and RL Chiller. The committee also discussed integrating asphalt costs into the operating budget and planning for major projects like windows and doors. In planning for the next meeting, discussions focused on adjusting the April calendar to ensure accurate pricing for the endpoint/laptop refresh project.

The Board Work Session included a review of the CLA audit findings, where the Board requested additional clarification on Significant Discrepancies and Material Findings, to be provided in a subsequent report. The Board also discussed WASB Resolutions for the upcoming Delegate Convention, taking specific positions on several resolutions regarding topics such as the removal of caps, report card processes, funds distribution, referendums, substance abuse, vocational transition, meal coverage, the public endowment fund, early childhood education, and WIAA participation. Finally, the Board engaged in work through the rationale and data elements for the core areas of the Continuous Improvement Scorecard.

Key discussion topics included the upcoming annual renewal of critical network infrastructure software maintenance and security subscriptions, which is scheduled for board approval. The committee also addressed the replacement of aging wireless access point infrastructure, which will also require board approval. Furthermore, the committee reviewed the January Bills & Claims for 2026 with no questions raised. Planning discussions resulted in creating a new agenda item for intentional discussion regarding the current status and performance of the budget, and the possibility of adding a budget committee meeting in March before the worksession was considered.

The key discussion topics for the meeting included updates on Pupil Services Staffing and Service Model, details regarding the CCR IEP 5 Steps of Development process, and a review of mid-year data for iReady and Act 20 Winter testing results. The committee also set the agenda and meeting date for the next session in April.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda. Key action items included the approval of staff hiring, resignations, and retirements under the consent agenda. Major discussion points involved the designation of regular and special education spaces for open enrollment for the 2026-27 School Year, approval of the Annual Impact Aid Grant Application for federal funding, approval of a Staff OPEB Timeline Exception Request, and approval of the 27-28 School Calendar. Additionally, the Board approved a petition to change CESA affiliation from CESA 7 to CESA 6, approved insurance plan changes for 2026-2027, and approved the second read of Policy 423 (Open Enrollment) and Policy 345.6 (High School Graduation). Information reports were presented regarding the District Update, Financial Report, Curriculum Report, and Pupil Services Report.