Lori Sizenbach

The board meeting conducted a work session to review upcoming meeting schedules and administrative updates regarding various district committees, including the Policy Committee, Grand Opening Committee, and Oversight Committee.

The work session included the introduction of the Hill City Superintendent, a discussion concerning the sharing of superintendent services with Hill City School for the remainder of the 2017 school year, a discussion regarding the search for a permanent superintendent, and a presentation by the principal regarding the current state of the school district.

The Board meeting focused on the superintendent search process, including reviewing stakeholder input, the search timeline, interview protocols, and applicant information. The Board selected candidates for the first round of interviews. Additionally, a work session was held to present and discuss the first draft of a revised superintendent job description.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding property tax abatement and recognized staff for excellence awards. The meeting included the approval of several overnight field trips, the acceptance of donations, and the authorization to hold Prom and After-Prom events off-site. The board approved a revised Ten-Year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) plan and passed resolutions to issue bonds for facilities maintenance and tax abatement. Additionally, the board addressed numerous personnel matters, including various staff resignations and new hires, and approved several adjustments to full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching positions for the upcoming school year. The session concluded with a closed session for labor negotiation strategies.

The board approved consent items, including the Treasurer's Report, board bills, the hiring of a volunteer, and revisions to district policies regarding student cell phones and student motor vehicle use. The board also accepted donations from various organizations, approved a resolution of concurrence from the Indian Education Program, reviewed a construction project update, and authorized a resolution to call for a public hearing to consider a property tax abatement for parking lot improvements. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of a new school secretary and reviewed information regarding a solar power grant program.