Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mike Barefoot’s organization
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Hart Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education approved the payment of bills and multiple new hires for the Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center and Spitler Elementary. Action items included the approval of a resolution for the 2026 School Building and Site Bonds, authorization of pending award notices for athletic bond projects, approval of an overnight field trip to Washington DC, an early graduation request, the appointment of a SEPAC representative, and an administrative salary increase. Discussion items included a superintendent's report regarding the education budget and school resource officer recruitment, exploration of creating a facilities committee, and planning for the expiration of the current sinking fund.
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Hart Board of Education Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting
The board conducted a budget hearing to review final budget amendments for the general fund, food service, student activities, and capital projects related to bond refunding. During the regular meeting, the board interviewed candidates to fill an open seat and appointed a new member. Additional actions included the approval of new teaching staff, the adoption of final budgets for the upcoming and current fiscal years, and the approval of an MHSAA membership resolution. The board also held a closed session regarding contract negotiations and subsequently approved various administrative, salaried, and non-affiliated personnel contracts.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Hart Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting included special recognition ceremonies for a retiring board member and the superintendent, with the future naming of a new football field announced. Other actions included the approval of a collaborative service agreement, the contract for the new superintendent, a memorandum of understanding with the education association, and an early graduation request. The board also approved new STEM course descriptions for the high school and accepted the resignation of a board member. Additionally, the board discussed and finalized the location for upcoming meetings due to ongoing facility construction.
Apr 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hart Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a special recognition presentation for the Lifetime Pirate award. Administrative actions involved the approval of bills and a staff resignation. The board approved the proposed general fund operating budget for the upcoming school year, participation in the Schools of Choice program, a list of graduates, and the renewal of a food service contract. Additionally, the board approved language updates to the HTA contract, while the discussion regarding the superintendent contract was tabled for a future date.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
