Maria Blake

The Regular Meeting agenda included reviewing the Mission Statement, holding a Public Forum, and addressing the Consent Agenda which covered minutes, the Treasurer's Report (including account balances, unspent authorized budget report, and accounts payable), and Personnel Requests. Personnel actions involved new contracts, new 2026-27 contracts, resignations, and transfers. Action Items for the meeting included setting public hearing dates for Bid Acceptance on the K8 HVAC Replacement Project (Zone 3) for March 9 and setting Budget Public Hearing dates for March 23 and April 13. The Board also planned to accept the SEA Letter of Intent to Bargain and approve quotes for Power Surge Contractor work, with Keul Electric recommended as the low quote ($14,778.15). Approval was sought for an amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with DLR Group (AIA Document G803-2017). Finally, the Board planned to approve the addition of E-Sports for the 26-27 School Year, contingent upon accepting a private donation of $5,000 to start the program. Informational items included the date for the next regular meeting on March 9, 2026.

The Board of Directors discussed and acted upon a proposal for commissioning services related to the K8 HVAC Improvement Project for Zone 3. Two proposals were received, and the Board unanimously approved the low bid of $17,980 submitted by DLR Group.

Key discussions during the meeting included an overview of the plan for summer instructional programs, which will incorporate interventions, tutoring, credit recovery, and interest camps. Action items involved the approval of a 3-Year Turf Tank Agreement, the approval of the low bid from Dream & Wander Travel for the Band/Choir 2027 Disney Trip, and the unanimous approval of the At-Risk/Dropout Plan for 2026-27 along with the associated funding request to the SBRC for the Modified Supplemental Amount. Furthermore, the Board approved a motion to reimburse identified teachers with Master's degrees for up to 18 graduate credit hours under the condition of a two-year commitment to the district post-completion. Final readings and approvals were granted for several Board Policies, including those related to Anti-Bullying/Harassment, Open Meeting, Student Health, and District Emergency Operations Plans.

The primary discussion during this work session focused on finance and facility planning, specifically addressing upcoming facility projects and their corresponding funding mechanisms.

The Regular Meeting agenda included administrative reports, notably concerning Summer Instructional Programs, and a review of the Consent Agenda covering minutes, treasurer's reports (account balances, unspent authorized budget, accounts payable), and personnel requests, which included new contracts, resignations, modifications, and one retirement. Action items involved approving a 3-Year Turf Tank Agreement, approving options for the 2027 Disney Trip for Band/Choir, approving the At-Risk/Drop Out Plan for 2026-27 and the corresponding SBRC request, approving reimbursement for teachers pursuing Master's degrees to teach college-level courses, and approving the final reading of several Board Policies.