Mark Lowther

The Board discussed various financial items, including authorization of bill payments and a review of the financial report, including bond payoff timelines and the development of a district building master plan. Administrative reports covered various student academic and athletic achievements, upcoming events, and the potential acceptance of donated beef for the school lunch program. The board reviewed and decided on several operational items, including obtaining additional bids for a high school entrance remodel, approving an agreement with Cottonwood Links, and selecting new student information system software. Further, the board addressed the Athletic Annex Project by approving the purchase of new wrestling mats, discussed school calendar options, and handled personnel matters, including several coaching and staff appointments and resignations. Finally, the board conducted an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The Board of Directors approved payments for the General Fund and School Lunch Account and accepted the resignation of a staff member. They adopted the in-person instruction procedures and plan for the school district and received an update regarding the establishment of a Design Advisory Group for the BEST Grant. Additionally, the board reviewed the upcoming school board election timeline, approved a revised school calendar, adopted several district policies on second reading, and ratified the 2021-2022 SCBOCES operating agreement.

The board meeting agenda included the processing of financial transactions, specifically the payment of bills and a review of the financial report. Additionally, the board received updates regarding the BEST Grant, as well as general operational reports and a report from the South Central Board of Cooperative Educational Services (SCBOCES).

The Board reviewed and authorized the payment of bills for the General Fund and High School Activities. The March 2022 financial report was presented, and reports on student achievements in FFA, Destination Imagination, and the band were shared. Discussion occurred regarding guidelines for national contests, upcoming end-of-year events, a high school gym lighting project, and the receipt of two STEAM grants. The Board also addressed the secondary school Best Grant, a potential GOCO grant, and SECOM's future network housing. Additionally, the Board granted a request for additional sick leave, accepted several staff resignations, and approved the staff and extra duty assignment lists for the 2022-23 school year.

The Board meeting covered a variety of topics, including an executive session regarding a student matter. The Board reviewed and authorized payments for the General Fund, school activities, and the lunch account. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the impact of COVID-19, including gym capacity variances, mask mandates, and broadcasting home games. The Board approved the preliminary BEST grant proposal for the 2020-2021 school year, received reports from the secondary principal and superintendent regarding school operations and student activities, and granted additional sick leave to a staff member. Furthermore, the Board approved several policies on their third and final reading and discussed the upcoming evaluation process for the Superintendent.