Megan Preis

The Board discussed various educational and operational matters, including student recognition for technology awards, the 80th Anniversary Gala support, and updates from the Superintendent on departmental initiatives. Presentations were held regarding the Grade 3-5 ELA curriculum adoption, educational services for student belonging, and HVAC amendments. Key actions included the approval of personnel reports, the destruction of closed meeting audio recordings, the revised 2026-2027 meeting schedule, and various bid awards for parking lot improvements, milk procurement, and transportation services. Additionally, numerous nonpublic facility contracts for special education services were approved, and the Board reviewed ongoing Freedom of Information Act requests and legal status reports.

The Board discussed a variety of topics, including student and staff recognitions, department updates from the Superintendent, and information regarding districtwide partnerships, bond resolution parameters, and medical insurance renewals for the upcoming year. Action was taken to approve personnel reports, the next year's meeting schedule, a general obligation limited tax school bond resolution, healthcare renewal rates, a pest management service contract, and the final school calendar. Additionally, the Board reviewed various consent calendar items and received updates on Freedom of Information Act requests and legal matters.

The meeting included various student and staff recognitions, a monthly report from the Superintendent covering administrative and departmental updates, and informational presentations on technology integration and the district's data improvement process. The board acted on personnel matters, including contract non-renewals, resignations, and staff terminations. Additionally, several infrastructure projects were approved through the award of bids for parking lot and bus lot improvements across multiple schools, and a contract for professional therapy services was authorized. The board also reviewed correspondence related to recent Freedom of Information Act requests and received status reports on ongoing legal matters and student discipline.

The Board of Education meeting included several student and staff recognitions, celebrating Special Olympics Summer Games athletes, track and field participants, and an award for heroic CPR action by a student. The meeting also included a staff recognition for hosting an event, and honored a departing board member for nine years of service. Additionally, the superintendent's retirement was celebrated after seven years of service, and the board discussed the process for filling an upcoming midterm vacancy.

The board meeting included several student and staff recognitions, celebrating Special Olympic athletes, IESA track and field qualifiers, and an eighth-grade student's courageous action in administering CPR. Additionally, the meeting marked the resignation of a long-standing board member and honored the superintendent upon her retirement after seven years of service to the district.