Peri Strain

The White River Board of Education convened in a special session. The agenda was approved, followed by a motion to adjourn into executive session for student matters. The board upheld a suspension for a specific case. The meeting then adjourned.

The White River Board of Education convened to discuss several key items, including recognizing FCCLA members for their state and national success, reviewing principal reports, and approving travel requests for professional development. The board also approved proposed changes to the Board Policy Manual, a waiver authorization, and the declaration of surplus items. Updates were provided on facilities projects and enrollment numbers. Additional actions included approving open enrollment applications, certified and extra-curricular contracts, a termination, classified work assignments, and transcripted credits for a student. The meeting also involved an executive session to discuss personnel, student, and legal matters.

The White River Board of Education convened to discuss various agenda items, including financial reports, payment of bills, and joining the ESUCC Cooperative Agreement for Food Service Pricing. Fuel bids for the upcoming fiscal year were approved, and food service prices were set. The board reviewed a travel report and principal reports. They approved a request from Jones County for a bus pick-up point and the bus routes for 2025-2026. There was a first reading of proposed changes to the Board Policy Manual. The Superintendent updated the Board on facilities projects, human resources, and goal setting. The board accepted a staff resignation and approved publishing salaries for the fiscal year 2025-2026. They also approved classified and extra-curricular hires, open enrollment cases, and an FMLA case.

The White River Board of Education convened for a special session, during which they held a workshop on Basic Board Roles and Responsibilities with Wade Pogany from ASBSD.

The meeting included updates on open meeting policies and procedures, a resolution recognizing board members for their service, the signing of the oath of office, and the nomination and election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Discussions also covered conflict of interests, a consolidated application, and the approval of the 2025-26 budget. Further agenda items included the approval of a parent/student handbook, technology committee matters, bill payments, setting the time, date, and place for meetings, travel and per diem for the board, board committees, standing board authorizations, adoption of PL 103-382, a contract with Consumer Driven Technologies, approval of auditors, travel requests, event worker pay, a SPED comprehensive plan, and a J-1 to H-1B Visa Board Resolution. The Superintendent's report was also on the agenda, followed by potential executive sessions and adjournment.