Michelle Wood

The board meeting included a musical performance and updates on curriculum assessments, facility maintenance projects, student legal transfers, and district communication highlights. The board approved the 2025-2026 operating budget, technology enhancements for the board room, the 2026 Facilities Master Plan, and the sale of surplus buses. Additionally, emergency HVAC purchases were authorized for the school district and the intermediate school cafeteria. The board also approved several resolutions to contract with employee-owned businesses, handled personnel resignations and new hires, and approved the expulsion of a student.

The meeting included the presentation of the first Wolf Way Awards to honor outstanding student and staff performance. Financial statements were reviewed and approved. The board received curriculum reports regarding third grade promotion and retention policies, as well as superintendent updates on Pack Partners progress, legal student transfers, and recent parent-teacher conferences. Action items approved included the purchase of three route buses and 700 Chromebooks, a rate increase for the varsity football public address announcer, various personnel resignations and new hires, and the expulsion of two students. The board also convened in executive session before adjourning.

The board received an update on the application and interview process for the head football coach search and formally voted to hire Justin Bigham as the head football coach.

The board meeting included the presentation of Wolf Way Awards to students and staff, and the recognition of the Lake Hamilton Power Band for their state championship. Curriculum directors provided a report on curriculum shifts and potential district assessments. The superintendent shared updates on legal student transfers and the Lake Hamilton Legacy Project. The board approved resolutions for new purchasing cards with Arvest Bank, the renewal of a janitorial contract with Southeast Service Corporation, the C.O.P.S. SVPP Grant, and the proposed budget for 2027-2028. Additionally, the board approved several personnel actions including resignations and new hires, as well as the expulsion of three students.

The board held a workshop session where members introduced themselves to the faculty in attendance. No formal action was taken during the meeting.