Susan Hess

The board discussed and took action on several key agenda items, including the approval of various school policies, the affirmation of instructional materials policy, and applications to the School Budget Review Committee for increased enrollment growth and at-risk program funding. Additionally, the board appointed a representative to the Buena Vista Conference Board and received administrative reports regarding curriculum, professional development, upcoming school programs, and essential facility and bus repairs.

The meeting included a goal-setting session for the school year and a regular board meeting where representatives from GTG Construction Management presented information regarding the bus barn construction project. The Board approved the 2024-2025 board goals, a student teaching agreement with Iowa State University, and a contract for a paraeducator. The board also tabled a decision on the GTG Architects agreement for the bus barn project. Additionally, the meeting featured reports from the Principal and Superintendent concerning various school activities, facility updates, and staffing matters.

The meeting included discussions on rescheduling a board work session and a staff recognition event. Board members approved bus driver contracts for the 2016-17 school year, letters of employment for staff members, authorization for the Business Manager to pay bills through the end of June, the student handbook, the TLC mentors and plan, a contract modification for Amy Stepec, changes to an abatement project, and additional employment letters. Reports from the principal and superintendent covered a new school website, an intervention program, scheduling, new staff, TLC mentors, asbestos abatement, boiler maintenance, and the purchase of laptops for board members. Communications regarding reimbursements for Little League field upgrades were also addressed.

The board discussed facility and office improvements, including plans for design services. Key policy amendments were approved, notably adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes, adopting an anti-bullying policy, and updating equal employment opportunity requirements. Other actions included accepting a staff resignation, increasing the mileage reimbursement rate, approving a summer school program, and defining five legislative priorities for the district. The board also received reports on the district's financial condition, shared special education services, open enrollment requests, and updates regarding summer school and playground projects.

The Board of Directors held a budget hearing regarding the 2008-2007 fiscal budget, resulting in its formal adoption and the subsequent closure of the hearing. The board also reviewed and processed several financial reports and a summary list of bills associated with the operation fund.