Lynsey Smith

The public hearing was held to solicit community comments regarding a proposed general fund tax levy for the school year, specifically addressing rates for real property, personal property, motor vehicles, and a utility tax.

The meeting included reviews of monthly financial reports, various food service and other claims, and the approval of the working budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Key construction and renovation projects were discussed, including reroofing projects for the middle and elementary schools, as well as multiple change orders and invoice approvals for the high school athletic and HVAC renovation projects. The board also addressed various consent agenda items, such as material distribution, donation acceptances, and numerous school-specific fundraiser requests. Additional business involved establishing new part-time staff positions, records destruction, facility use requests, various travel approvals, a vending machine contract, and the authorization of extra service stipends, concluding with administrative reports and an executive session regarding pending litigation.

The board meeting agenda covered a wide range of administrative and operational topics, including financial reviews, tax levy requests, and multiple construction and renovation projects involving the middle school, elementary schools, and the high school gymnasium. The meeting included approvals for various invoices and change orders related to these capital projects. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to a consent agenda covering donations, fundraisers, school facility usage, records destruction, travel requests, and new club/platform approvals. Administrative and superintendent reports provided updates on district operations including attendance, finance, food service, instruction, maintenance, and technology.

This document outlines the Calloway County School District's commitment to organizational and financial planning, addressing challenges such as sustaining student performance, pandemic recovery, and facility improvements. The district's mission is to empower all students academically, socially, and personally to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Key areas for improvement over the next three years include implementing strategies for COVID-19 recovery, utilizing high-quality curriculum and research-based instruction, providing multi-tiered systems of support, and integrating positive behavior interventions and trauma-informed practices.

The board convened for a work session to address the scheduled agenda items.