Tony Hellar

The Kremlin-Hillsdale Board of Education will discuss and take action on several key items, including the approval of the financial audit for the 2023-2024 school year, contracting with S&B CPA for the 2024-2025 audit, administrators' reports, and a consent agenda covering various approvals. The board will also discuss and take action on the implementation of the Apptegy website and communications app, and will convene in executive session to discuss hiring for teacher positions (1st grade, 3rd grade, and middle school). Other action items include selecting a scoreboard quote and accepting a donation, discussing fundraisers, and addressing new business.

The Kremlin-Hillsdale Board of Education will administer the oath of office and seat a new board member. The board will reorganize, hear administrator reports (including principals' and superintendent's reports), and act on a consent agenda including approval of various financial reports and encumbrances. Other agenda items include contracting with Chas. W. Carroll, P.A. for the 2025-2026 school year, addressing resignations, approving lifetime athletic passes for retirees, and discussing fundraisers. New business will also be addressed.

This document provides an overview of the KHS Bond 2026, a financial plan designed to fund capital improvements and transportation acquisitions. It outlines two propositions: Proposition 1 focuses on building and technology upgrades, including classroom and cafeteria renovations, roof and HVAC replacements, athletic facility enhancements, technology infrastructure, and deferred maintenance. Proposition 2 addresses transportation needs through the acquisition of an activity bus, a suburban or 10-passenger van, three route buses, and a smaller vehicle. The bond is characterized by a zero tax increase and an 11-year term, with projects anticipated to commence in September/October 2026 following an election on April 7, 2026.

The agenda includes discussions and possible actions regarding the employment of financial consultants, appointment of an acting President and/or Clerk, and a resolution for the sale of Combined Purpose Building Bonds. The board will consider appeals of denied student transfers, review financial updates, and discuss parental, student, policy, facility, and community matters. Approvals may be given for various fund encumbrances, expenditure reports, and cash receipts. Further discussions will cover the authorization of the superintendent, acceptance of credits from Autry Tech, vocational agriculture education programs, teacher residency programs, school policies, investment of school funds, loan agreements, and transfers between activity accounts. The board will also discuss district capacity, electronic communication platforms, resignations, teacher negotiations, pay scales, and potential hiring for extra duties and coaching positions. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on hiring architects and construction managers for future bond issues, student handbooks, fundraiser requests, and emergency policies and procedures.

The agenda includes reports from principals and the superintendent, covering finance, parental involvement, student affairs, policy, facilities, community relations, dropout rates, and strong readers. The board will discuss and act on adjuncts, destroying FY18 financial records, a waiver for alternative education, and several district policies. They will also discuss and act on accepting the Garfield County Sheriff's Dept. for DARE, contracting with Garfield County Health Department and OSSBA, an addition to the handbook for Yondr Pouch language, and resignations. The board will convene into executive session to discuss a Teachers Aide, Cafeteria Worker, and Extra Duty Assignment for Cross Country, followed by potential hiring decisions. Additionally, they will discuss and act on approving an athletic handbook and fundraisers.