Tammy McCollum

The board discussed communication platforms for e-learning days and entered into a closed session regarding personnel, collective bargaining, and student discipline. New business included designating the official newspaper for legal notices, approving student handbooks, hiring an assistant basketball coach, establishing the board meeting schedule for the upcoming school year, accepting a policy update, and submitting an application for an e-learning program.

The board convened for a meeting that included a closed session to discuss collective bargaining, personnel evaluations, employment, and student disciplinary matters. During the public session, the board processed personnel actions for the upcoming school year, specifically approving the rehiring of a bookkeeper, a secretary, a cook, and two paraprofessionals. Additionally, the board formally accepted a staff member's letter of resignation.

The board meeting focused on several key items including the approval of a bid from Miller Construction for bathroom renovations and the hiring of an assistant track coach. The superintendent provided a report covering the selection of an auditor for the upcoming school year, a review of IAR scores, and planning for summer projects, specifically classroom ceiling tile replacements and office bathroom renovations.

The board convened for a closed session to discuss matters related to collective bargaining, personnel evaluation and dismissal, and student disciplinary actions. In new business, the board approved the second reading of various district policies, including those regarding school district governance, board-superintendent relationships, board policy development, chain of command, payment procedures, procurement card usage, pandemic preparedness, student rights, and extracurricular activities. The meeting concluded after hearing the superintendent's report and other board items.

The board meeting included an introduction of the Resource Officer and an update on the building process for new classrooms, specifically covering water, sewer, and electrical components. The board entered a closed session to discuss collective bargaining, personnel matters, and student disciplinary actions. Additionally, the board approved the tentative tax levy and scheduled the corresponding Truth and Taxation hearing. The Superintendent/Principal provided reports regarding school events, including an upcoming Thanksgiving feast and Christmas programs.