Troy Lindner

The meeting included presentations and special recognitions, such as the Salk Elementary Safety and Service Squad presentation, which focused on student leadership and responsibility, and a presentation from the Fraser High School Student Council Executive Board regarding upcoming events like the Activities Auction, State Conference, and Charity Week. Students Elyssa Dikin and Scarlett Gervasone were recognized as Students of the Year for Industrial Tech and Social Studies, respectively. New business included the approval to adopt a Resolution of Sale for Instructional Technology Devices, committing the proceeds to future technology infrastructure or equipment purchases. Financial transactions totaling $4,568,906.07 were approved across various funds. The Policy Committee reported that they met prior to the main session and are reviewing options for a salary schedule for non-affiliated staff and seeking legal clarification on administrative regulations.

Key discussions included presentations on District Career and Technical Education (CTE) Updates for 2026-2027, aligning courses with Perkins V requirements, and an update on the elementary English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum pilot, 'Wit and Wisdom,' for which the district received $422,000 in state funding for Tier 1 literacy instruction materials. Under New Business, the board approved one new hire, accepted one retirement, accepted one resignation, authorized the execution of several Second Year Probationary Teacher Contracts, Third Year Probationary Teacher Contracts, and one Tenure Contract. Additionally, the board approved unlimited School of Choice for the 2026-2027 school year for grades Young 5s-11, adopted the First Budget Amendment for the General Fund for the 2025-2026 school year, and accepted the Financial Report. Miscellaneous business involved a presentation on proposed new electives for Certificate of Completion students.

The agenda for the upcoming regular meeting of the Board of Education includes several key discussion items. Presentations slated for the meeting are from Salk Elementary, the Fraser High School Student Council Executive Board President, and recognition for Fraser High School Students of the Year for Industrial Technology and Social Studies. The business items on the agenda consist solely of the Approval to Adopt Resolution of Sale of Instructional Technology Devices.

The meeting commenced with presentations recognizing student achievements, including the Eisenhower Elementary SOAR Squad and the Fraser High School Student Council Executive Board, along with recognizing the Students of the Year for Science and English departments. Key agenda items involved an amendment to opt-out of the 31aa Mental Health Grant if pending litigation is not clarified by December 19th. The Operations & Maintenance Department reported on deep cleaning, painting during winter break, and the groundbreaking for the multi-purpose athletic space at Fraser High School (Bid Pack 6). The Superintendent provided an update on the 31aa funding lawsuits and the option to rescind participation by December 30th. The Director of Elementary Instruction detailed the pilot program for the 35m Literacy Grant, focusing on Wit and Wisdom K-5 instruction. New business included approving several new hires in Special Education, accepting one retirement, and accepting two resignations. Furthermore, the board authorized the execution of Second Year Probationary Teacher Contracts and Tenure Contracts for designated personnel. An Operations & Maintenance vehicle purchase ($31,221.36 for a Kubota Utility Vehicle) was approved, as were financial transactions totaling $5,420,082.01 across various funds.

The meeting included a presentation from Emerson Elementary teachers about their participation in the Galileo Leadership Consortium, where teachers learn to lead meaningful change. The board discussed cohort data related to MSTEP, PSAT, and SAT scores, which indicated a dip in student proficiency following COVID-19, but showed improvement with current interventions. The board approved several new hires and accepted a resignation. They also approved a second-year probationary teacher contract and a field trip for Richards Middle School Performing Arts. The financial report was accepted and filed. A citizen raised questions about expanding AP class offerings, implementing elementary grading, and fixing crosswalk lights.