Sonny Graese

The meeting encompassed reports from administrators regarding construction updates, technology system implementations, community education programs, and student achievements in athletics and academics. Key action items included the approval of student trips, the adoption of updated NEOLA policies, the acceptance of the second Friday student count, and the approval of summer dual credit classes. The board also convened a closed session to discuss personnel performance evaluations and teacher plans.

The Board of Education convened for a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The agenda included a closed session to consider the employment and performance of the Middle School/High School Principal, as well as administrator compensation. Following the closed session, the Board reconvened in open session and formally accepted the resignation of the MS/HS Principal.

The agenda for this special meeting includes a call to order, the pledge of allegiance, and roll call. Key discussion items are scheduled to commence with a recess to closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for the MS/HS Principal and Administrator Compensation. Following the closed session, the body will reconvene in open session to take necessary public action, including an item related to the retirement of the MS/HS Principal.

The meeting included approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which covered the General Fund vouchers and financial report. Public input included comments regarding a third-party investigation. Administrative reports detailed activities such as updates on professional in-services, school safety patrols, recognition of staff members, technological upgrades including a new website launch, and community education program planning. Discussion items focused on setting the 2026-2027 Open Enrollment Limits, which requires annual voting, and the proposed three-year student transportation contracts set to expire on 6/30/2026. Action items included approving staff resignations, appointing substitute teachers and volunteers, setting the Open Enrollment limits (Special Education per DPI caseload recommendations, no limits on regular education), and approving the student transportation contracts. The Board then entered a closed session to discuss performance evaluations for principals, the school psychologist/student services director, and the superintendent, reconvening to open session to approve contract extensions for these positions until 6/30/2028.

The document details a range of universal and specialized activities for Grade 8 students. These activities encompass academic instruction in subjects like Spanish and ELA, career exploration through ACP lessons and various presentations, development of critical thinking and scientific methods, and community engagement via events like Veterans Day and Chain Reaction Day. Specialized activities include food pantry involvement and community performances.