Matt Dohlman

The Board of Directors passed a resolution to fix the date for a public hearing regarding the proposed use of SAVE Revenue for an athletic facility infrastructure project. The project involves resurfacing and repainting the high school track and related improvements, with an estimated cost of $120,000.

This strategic update, presented as 'Radical Reset: Year 5' to the Board of Education, details a systemic approach for educational improvement. Key strategic pillars include confronting facts, promoting system-wide responsibility, fostering a 'Team One' culture, and implementing new operational methodologies. The initiative focuses on enhancing student learning through structured programs like Science of Reading, MTSS, PLCs, and applying the Four Disciplines of Execution. The overarching goal is to ensure all students learn at high levels, with a specific objective to reduce the percentage of PK-11 grade students not proficient in reading or ELA to 10% by June 1, 2026.

The board discussed and approved several operational items, including the monthly bills, claims, transfers, and financial reports. Personnel actions were finalized, including resignations, new contracts, and modifications. The board reviewed and approved the 2024-2025 budget, various agreements with universities, the LifeTouch Agreement, the Capital Ortho Agreement, and fundraising requests. Additionally, the board approved an invoice from Piper Sandler, the fiscal year 2023-24 financial audit, a video camera purchase, an agreement with Grundmeyer Leadership Services for the School Business Official position, and the development agreement for the new high school. A closed session was held regarding confidential records and student disciplinary matters, resulting in the approval of a consent agreement.

The board reviewed a fundraising request from the FCCLA high school group regarding a cookie sale scheduled for late 2024 to support dues, fees, and supplies.

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to approve specific change orders related to the high school project. This authorization allows for the continuation of work to prevent project delays, provided the changes do not exceed $20,000, do not alter original design standards, do not extend contract completion dates, and stay within authorized contingency limits. All such approved changes will be reported to and ratified by the Board at subsequent meetings.