Megan McNichols

The committee meeting included a review of the employee handbook and discussion regarding the proposed positions of Auditorium Manager and Career Counselor. Additionally, the committee convened in an executive session to address matters concerning the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific personnel and collective negotiating matters.

The board meeting covered several key operational and educational topics. The facilities committee presented a two-phase plan, with phase one focusing on Milbourne campus additions, including alternative education space, special education programming, and administrative office relocations, alongside necessary HVAC repairs. Phase two involves long-term planning through community engagement and marketing consultancy. Additionally, the board recognized students for their achievements in the 2026 seal of bi-literacy, discussed the CEO entrepreneurship program with student presenters, reviewed professional development activities, and reported on the success of staff appreciation week.

The committee reviewed the 2026-2027 Student Handbook, focusing on updates to the tardy policy, the implementation of a digital hall pass system, and clarification regarding mental health absences and makeup assignments. The meeting included a review of the Special Education Procedures Manual, as well as an analysis of restraint and discipline data for the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the committee discussed the 2026-2027 curriculum guide, new course offerings, and a proposal for a senior final exam exemption incentive based on student attendance. Athletic and extracurricular policies were also addressed, specifically regarding participation eligibility during suspensions.

The committee reviewed updates from the architect and the facilities director, including maintenance plans for the dome roof paint. The athletic department reported on infrastructure issues, specifically cracking on the southern tennis courts. The committee discussed long-term facilities planning, prioritizing improvements for the Milburn campus such as a Success Center and a special education wing, and the potential inclusion of an administrative center. Other discussions included a grant application for science lab renovations and a review of construction management services, pricing, and project scopes provided by Holland Construction.

The committee discussed several handbook updates for the upcoming school year, including modifications to suspension policies, eligibility criteria for classes, the maximum number of Allowed Course Replacements, and the implementation of a new tardy and bathroom use policy. Additionally, the committee reviewed the status of the district's mission and vision process, addressed support mechanisms for students removed from class into study hall, and scheduled the next committee meeting.