Theresa D. Bryant

The School Board convened for a meeting that included a closed session to discuss appointments and resignations of specific employees. The board certified that only matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements were discussed during the closed session and approved the personnel agenda as presented. The board also discussed and approved the revised Gifted Plan, the VPSA Grant Reimbursement Resolution, adult meal prices, the Security Equipment Grant submission, the Title I Part A - Improving Basic Programs Grant, the Title IV, Part A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant, and fuel bids. Additionally, they accepted the letter of engagement for the FY24-25 School Activity Fund Audit and set the date for the 2025-2026 reorganizational meeting. The meeting also included updates from board members on various committees, and discussions on financial matters and stipends.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as personnel matters including retirements, resignations, appointments and transfers, approval of the 2025-2026 Conexus MOU, the revised Gifted Plan, declaring school buses and vehicles as surplus, and the revised BCSB Governance Norms and Protocols. Presentations were given on the Patriot Day Celebration, VFW American Legion, Raider Nationals, and a Middle School International Travel Update. There were also reports on student conduct, Handle with Care Training, and an instructional update. Public comments were heard regarding concerns about teacher salary scales and transportation issues for the Boys and Girls Club.

The meeting included discussions and actions related to personnel matters, such as resignations and appointments across various positions. The board also discussed and approved the consent agenda, which included auditing and approval of invoices and accounts. Additionally, the board approved July 3rd as a holiday.

The meeting was convened as a Budget Work Session. Initial discussions included establishing a quorum and moving into a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. Upon returning to open session, the agenda was adopted. The primary focus was the FY26-27 Budget Work Session, where the status of the current 25-26 budget, potential state fund reductions due to loss of ADM, and the proposed 26-27 budget comparisons, expenditure reductions, and needs-based additions were reviewed. A motion was passed to approve the proposed 2026-2027 budget, which included a 4% salary increase and step on scale.

The meeting included discussions on a potential change to the 2025-2026 school calendar to include possible snow make-up days. A budget work session for FY2026-2027 was held. The board also went into a closed session for discussion of personnel matters.