Wade Taylor

The meeting includes discussion items regarding the Back to School Plan and an executive session for personnel matters. The consent agenda features the approval of the amended negotiated master contract for the 2020-2021 school year.

The board meeting agenda includes recognition of visitors, board recognition week, and the approval of financial statements, resignations, surplus property, and a resolution regarding the one-act play. Action items cover the approval of claims, a five-year capital outlay plan, generator bids, the school calendar for the upcoming year, and scheduling for the next board meeting. Discussion items involve winter activity attendance, distribution of Esser II funds, the upcoming budget, and reports from the NTHS, NESC, principals, and the superintendent.

The plan outlines how Castlewood School #28-1 will utilize American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funds to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming for sustained benefits and long-term positive impact. Key priorities include implementing prevention and mitigation strategies, such as significant HVAC upgrades for air quality, and addressing lost instructional time through academic interventions like expanded summer learning, tutoring, curriculum updates, and professional development. The plan also focuses on meeting the diverse academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of all students, especially those disproportionately affected, and engaging at-risk students through targeted support.

The board meeting agenda includes public input, an executive session to discuss personnel and negotiations, and a formal action item regarding the superintendent's contract.

The meeting included the recognition of visitors, the approval of the agenda, and a review of the Johnson Control proposal and agreement.