Shelby Vancil

The agenda for the Board of Education meeting included several key items for consideration and action. Under the Consent Agenda, items such as the approval of financial reports, activity fund transfers, current bills, change orders for General, Building, and Child Nutrition Funds, student transfers, donations, and contracts were presented for blanket approval. Major discussion points included reports from Board members and the Superintendent (noting VHS State Qualifiers and State Champions), consideration of the 2026-27 School Calendar, approval or denial of the Activity Funds policy (CFB), approval or denial of specified out-of-state travel requests for Adventure Academy, and approval or denial of STUCO fundraisers. The Board planned to vote on declaring an HHE Portable as surplus and to convene in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters (employment, hiring, appointment, disciplining, etc.) and IEP student transfers, with action on personnel resolutions to follow upon return to open session.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items for consideration and action. The consent agenda covered the approval of minutes from previous meetings (excluding December 8 and 18, 2025, as per instructions), Treasurer's Report, Investment of Funds Report, Activity Fund Report for December, review of current bills and encumbrances for the General Fund, Change Orders for the Building Fund, Student Transfers, and contracts including one for Care Portal. The Board was scheduled to receive reports and comments from its members and administrators, including the Superintendent. Action items included consideration and potential approval of the updated Travel and Expenses Policy (DEE-R) and consideration of proposals and associated contracts for the District Roof Replacement and Solar Energy Installation Projects. The agenda also planned for a vote to convene in Executive Session to discuss matters related to the evaluation of the Superintendent, IEP student transfers, confidentiality violations, and employee negotiations, followed by a vote to return to open session, and subsequently addressing personnel matters such as the Superintendent's evaluation and staff re-assignment or employment actions.

The agenda for the special meeting included the approval of the Consent Agenda items, specifically current bills and encumbrances for the General Fund, and associated change orders for both the General Fund and the Building Fund. Further discussion involved consideration and possible action regarding proposals, contracts, and agreements for the District Roof Replacement and Solar Energy Installation Projects. The board also planned to convene in Executive Session to discuss confidential matters pertaining to employment actions, IEP student transfers, and negotiations. Following the executive session, the board addressed personnel matters, including the re-assignment of a certified staff member and the employment and resignation of support staff members.

The Board of Education meeting will cover various topics, including a budget update, student recognition, a region 5 meeting update, upcoming board elections, and a facility inventory. Key decisions will be made on approving a letter of engagement with Turner & Associates, a student transfers policy, and the replacement of football stadium lights. Personnel matters will also be addressed, including appointments, reappointments, employment, resignations, and potential reassignments. An executive session will be held to discuss personnel and confidential matters.

The Board of Education meeting will cover various topics, including the approval of the 2022-2023 fiscal year audit, budget updates, insurance RFPs, and the allocation of Redbud funds. Discussions will also include calendar revisions, a memorandum of understanding for grant applications to fund a solar system, the replacement of football stadium lights, and the declaration of surplus items. Personnel matters will be addressed, including staff reassignments, resignations, retirements, terminations, and new employment. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss personnel matters and the superintendent evaluation.