Lori Nicole Morgan

The meeting primarily involved a discussion regarding the 2026-2027 budget.

The meeting involved the review of the Superintendent's report, encompassing graduation outcomes, student and staff achievements, and general school district updates. Key actions included the formal adoption of a 5-year academic strategic plan, the establishment of a $3,000 tuition fee for out-of-district students, and the approval of a memorandum of understanding with the local police department regarding compensation. Additionally, the board authorized several employment contracts for the 2026-2027 school year and entered into an executive session to address legal consultation, personnel matters, and security audit procedures.

The board conducted an oath of office ceremony for newly elected trustees and held elections for board officer positions, including President, Vice-President, and Secretary. Key actions included authorizing continued signatories for the district, revising policy FDA(LOCAL) to permit out-of-district transfers, and approving the provision of online classes through Pearson. The board also designated General Employability as an innovative course for CTE funding eligibility, revised policy EIC(LOCAL) regarding GPA and class rank calculations, reviewed personnel resignations, and offered teacher contracts for the upcoming school year.

The Board of Trustees held an executive session to discuss attorney consultation, personnel matters, and deliberations regarding security devices and audits. Following the session, the board conducted a workshop for the 2026-2027 budget and held a discussion concerning the Limited Transfer Policy and the Raider Connect Academy.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting where the Superintendent provided reports covering student achievements in athletics and academics, staff recognitions, and upcoming events. The Board acted on several financial and operational items, including approving expenditures and accepting a donation. Informational items presented included a demographic report for long-range planning, an update on the regional day school program for the deaf, and revisions to operating procedures regarding cameras in classrooms. The Board tabled agenda items related to proposed policy amendments for out-of-district transfers and the Raider Connect Academy. Additionally, the Board approved employment contracts for various candidates for the 2026-2027 school year and entered into an executive session to discuss attorney consultation and security deliberations.