Matt Zupke

The board discussed and took action on several key agenda items, including the approval of financial expenditures and transfers for the month. The meeting addressed personnel changes, specifically the resignation of a school nurse and a teacher. Various committee and administrative reports were provided, including updates on the Cosmos building sale, superintendent search efforts, and student safety measures. The board approved updates to several school policies regarding leave, student attendance, wellness, immunization, curriculum, and budget adoption. Additionally, the board passed resolutions regarding the nonrenewal of contracts for three probationary teachers.

The board discussed the finalists presented for the Superintendent position. A vote was conducted to approve a list of candidates to interview for the role. Additionally, the board discussed the schedule and procedures for these interviews and determined the necessary steps for the remainder of the hiring process.

The meeting focused on the superintendent search process, specifically conducting semi-finalist interviews and selecting finalists for the second round of interviews. Additionally, the board reviewed the interview questions and established the schedule for the next phase of the process.

The agenda focuses on administrative actions including the approval of expenditures and wire transfers, as well as personnel decisions such as new hires, resignations, and the appointment of various fall and winter coaches. Business items include an Adult Basic Education Consortium Agreement, a communications contract, foster care transportation agreements, and the formal acceptance of financial donations from the Athletics and Fine Arts Boosters for the wrestling and basketball programs.

The meeting included the approval of expenditures, financial transfers, and several personnel actions such as new hires and resignations. Reports were presented by various committees, the business manager, buildings and grounds, the activities director, and school principals. The board conducted actions on several policies requiring technical or legal updates, reviewed a SWWC contract, approved a payroll services contract with SMS, and adopted the fiscal year 2026 revised budget. Additionally, the board passed a resolution to accept various donations and gifts for the school district.