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Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Deer Lakes School Board Board Voting Meeting
The board discussed various business and finance items, including the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report, ratification of general fund bills, and approval of real estate tax refunds. Several donations and grants were accepted for the social work program, middle school technology, and high school behavioral health programs. A one-year contract with Green Trail Solutions Inc. was approved to support food service compliance. Professional development requests for staff to attend various conferences were authorized. Education-related items included independent study course approvals, an after-school SAT program, textbook disposal, and homebound instruction. Special education approvals covered agreements for student assistance services, school plans, staff training, and support services. The board also voted to expand the Esports Program to the high school and addressed personnel changes, including salary corrections and medical leave requests.
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Deer Lakes School District Comprehensive Plan 2026-2029
The Deer Lakes School District's Comprehensive Plan outlines its strategic direction to foster a high-performing environment that shapes today's learners into tomorrow's leaders. Key priorities include improving student achievement in mathematics and algebra, enhancing early literacy and social-emotional development for kindergarten readiness, and increasing student attendance by addressing chronic absenteeism. The plan emphasizes a learner-centered educational experience, strong community partnerships, fiscal responsibility, and continuous improvement to ensure all students are prepared for college, career, and life readiness.
Jun 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Deer Lakes School Board Board Voting Meeting
The board approved the final general fund budget for the 2025-2026 school year and the homestead and farmstead exclusion real estate assessment reductions. Key business and finance actions included setting paid lunch prices, appointing insurance brokers for various coverage areas, renewing the school physician contract, and approving a police department services agreement. Educational and special education approvals covered the purchase of assessment platforms and math curriculum, participation in the Title 3 consortium, and various professional development opportunities. Additionally, the board approved policy revisions, professional staff hires, central office administrative salaries, and athletic supplemental contracts.
May 21, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Deer Lakes School Board Board Voting Meeting
The board conducted several actions including appointing the Board Treasurer for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and adopting the Preliminary General Fund Budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The board approved the A.W. Beattie Career Center budget, various business and finance items, and professional development attendance. Additionally, the board approved several educational services agreements, special education services and placements, the first and second readings of revised board policies, and personnel items regarding hiring and termination.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
