Michele L. Hankins

The board discussed several items, including personnel actions such as the employment of an aide and a substitute bus driver, and the acceptance of a resignation. They also addressed the posting of teaching positions, updates on heating system replacement options, and reviewed the status of the food service bid, CNA program, and snow removal contracts. Other key topics included an overview of the benefits program, updates on sports team achievements, the approval of a working cash bond issuance, and the procurement of an interactive smartboard and basketball shot clocks for the high school.

The board conducted a tax levy hearing to discuss a proposed 12.5% rate increase and held a working cash bond hearing regarding the issuance of $1,150,000 in bonds for health, life, and safety improvements. Key business included the approval of the 2025 tax levy, the resignation and hiring of special education aides, and the review of school reports including athletic updates, nurse staffing, and building maintenance projects. The board also acted on financial items, such as renewing certificates of deposit, approving a working cash fund interfund resolution, adopting new district policies, and awarding a bid for an elementary school generator.

The board conducted an organizational meeting and a regular session. Key actions included the recognition of outgoing board members, reading of election results, and the administration of the Oath of Office for new members. The board held a reorganization process to appoint a President Pro Tem and elect officers for the board. Furthermore, the board established a meeting schedule for the remainder of the year and authorized advertising for two vacant board member positions. Executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, followed by formal actions on a separation agreement, several staff resignations, and the employment of various teaching and coaching positions for the upcoming school year. Administrative reports were provided regarding upcoming graduations, teacher apprenticeship programs, and potential equipment upgrades. Additionally, the board approved several field trips, the purchase of an Evaluwise subscription, and scheduled a public hearing for the amended budget.

The board addressed various personnel matters, including the acceptance of a resignation and the employment of new staff, such as a full-time substitute teacher, an individual aide, a permanent substitute teacher, and a junior high baseball assistant coach. Reports were provided regarding safety training, new teacher orientation, generator bids, building and grounds maintenance, the status of the school audit, and the upcoming annual safety meeting. New business included the approval of Press Plus Issue 119, the sealing of executive session minutes, the destruction of executive session recordings, and the scheduling of a budget hearing.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the appointment of two new school board members and the acceptance of resignations for a special education aide and a junior high science teacher. Several teaching and coaching positions were filled for the 2025/2026 school year. The principal provided updates on the master schedule, the decision to opt out of the state College and Career Pathways initiative, and upcoming Safety Care training. The superintendent reported on budget projections, ongoing paving projects, and potential new school generators. Additionally, the board approved reinvesting certificates of deposit, contracted fuel services, updated the local wellness policy, authorized FFA field trips, and approved conference attendance for the superintendent.