Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melissa Schmidt’s organization
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Grafton School District Board Board Meeting
The board discussed the academic recognition of students, upcoming district events, and homecoming parade logistics. A public comment was received regarding the necessity for improved cardiac emergency preparedness, specifically advocating for broader CPR training and AED accessibility. Additionally, the board reviewed informational items from the finance committee, covering lunch account debt recovery procedures, transportation guidelines, audit streamlining, and the performance of the self-funded health insurance plan.
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The Board meeting covered various administrative and educational updates. Key discussion topics included the Superintendent's report on staff welcome back events, school calendar dates, and facility improvements. The Board approved personnel changes, including staff hires and resignations. An update was provided on elementary reading assessments, detailing a transition to Ames Web tools to minimize testing overlap. Furthermore, the Board approved the 10-year capital maintenance plan and the annual adoption of DPI special education model policies and procedures. Finally, high school administrators presented handbook updates regarding a digital hall pass system, senior study hall privileges, and cell phone procedures.
Jul 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Grafton School District Board Board Meeting
The board discussed and received the superintendent's report regarding summer school and upcoming district events. The meeting included the approval of several new personnel hires and the acknowledgement of staff resignations. The board also approved policy updates related to Act 89, adopted revised academic standards for IT literacy and health education, reviewed the 2025-2026 self-funded health insurance budget report, authorized a transfer of funds to Fund 46 for capital maintenance, and accepted various gift donations.
Jun 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Grafton School District Board Meeting
The board meeting included a report on student athletic achievements for the spring season, with special recognition of state title winners in track and field. The Grafton Education Foundation was thanked for providing nearly $55,000 in grants for various school programs. Discussion was held regarding upcoming compliance requirements for Act 89, leading to the selection of Parent Square as a new communication platform for staff, volunteers, and coaches. Several policy updates and replacements were discussed and approved, including policies on fundraising, personal transportation devices, and artificial intelligence. Personnel reports involving new hires and resignations were addressed, alongside the approval of advanced teacher contracts and a fund balance designation for future fiscal transfers.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
