Rachel Luke

This Integrated Plan Budget outlines the financial allocations and staffing for various educational and support activities within the Morrow County School District for the 2025-2027 period. Key strategic areas include early literacy success, student support services, community engagement, and specialized staffing for instructional coaching, counseling, and technical education, aiming to enhance student outcomes and operational efficiency through allocated resources.

The Board of Directors received presentations regarding the Local Service Plan from the Intermountain ESD, the annual financial audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and a recap of the student outdoor school experience. The Board approved early graduation requests, a resolution for a May 2025 election, a resolution for unanticipated revenue, the 2025-26 Local Service Plan, calendar options for the 2025-26 school year, and the 2024-25 budget calendar. The Superintendent provided reports on current enrollment, bond recommendation progress, financial monitoring, and high graduation rates. An executive session was held to evaluate the performance of the chief executive officer.

The board meeting featured a presentation from Irrigon Jr/Sr High School ASB students regarding their recent activities and fundraising efforts. The superintendent provided an update on enrollment, financial monitoring, and planning for anticipated PERS rate increases. Additional reports covered professional development activities for licensed and classified staff, communication strategies for educational services, and training initiatives for new special education teachers. The board also passed a resolution concerning unanticipated revenue.

The Board of Directors received a presentation regarding the Citizen Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) Draft Recommendation for a potential bond measure slated for May 2025. The discussion covered the pre-bond planning process and the two proposed bond options intended for upcoming community feedback. The board officially voted to accept the recommendation and authorized the move into the community engagement phase.

The board meeting included a presentation from the Midco Bus Company and reviews of the Superintendent's report, which covered student enrollment trends, financial status, facilities updates, and bond progress. Key business actions involved the approval of resolutions for unanticipated revenue and the formal selection and contract authorization of a Construction Manager/General Contractor for the Irrigon Junior/Senior High School replacement and safety upgrade projects.