Reyna Almond

The board discussed and took action on several items including the approval of the 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement, various classified and certified staff salary and contract adjustments, and the acceptance of multiple federal and state grant awards. They also addressed building-level reports from principals, accepted various donations to school organizations, and scheduled upcoming hearings for the Revenue Neutral Rate and the 2025-26 budget. Additionally, the board approved several personnel appointments, supplemental contracts, and accepted staff resignations, while tabling the employee handbook for a future meeting.

The board conducted hearings regarding the Revenue Neutral Rate and the 2025-2026 budget. A resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate was presented and adopted by a roll call vote following public comment. Additionally, public comments were heard concerning the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The board meeting included reports from the elementary and high school principals regarding student academic progress, MTSS programs, and upcoming school activities. The athletic and activities report provided status updates on various sports teams. The superintendent addressed the district's KESA informational meeting, Medicaid status, and strategic focus on staff, students, and stakeholder communication. Additionally, the board accepted numerous donations, appointed a delegate for the KASB convention, adopted the 2025-26 employee handbook, set a Local Option Percentage for the upcoming budget, adopted the official 2025-26 budget, and approved a pay increase for the night custodial position. The board also accepted a staff resignation and approved a new hire for a classified position.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the acceptance of the FY25 audit, an update on new education-related legislative bills, and various principal and department reports regarding school activities, athletics, and maintenance projects. The meeting included the acceptance of multiple monetary and physical donations for the library, food services, research, and general school support. Updates were made to school board policies, and the board conducted executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel matters. Supplemental contracts were approved for various coaching and athletic director positions for the current and upcoming school years.

The Board of Education meeting included reports from the school foundation, cooperative board representatives, and school principals regarding enrollment, assessments, student activities, and teacher evaluations. The superintendent provided updates on strategic planning, professional development, and grant participation. The board accepted numerous donations for a digital sign and student trips. Furthermore, the board adopted an updated policy manual, approved travel for the FFA Nationals trip to Indianapolis, authorized the purchase of a yearbook advertisement, and accepted the resignation of the athletic and activities director effective in 2026.