Wendy Filippelli

The agenda for the meeting included a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the election of officers, followed by the adoption of the agenda. Key discussion topics involved a presentation on Preschool matters. Information-only items included a Superintendent's Summary of current events, such as the Wellness Fair. Reports covered updates on facilities, consulting, and school news from the Palominas and Coronado Principals, as well as reports from the ESS Director and the Director of IT. The Director of IT report included discussions on the E-Rate Project Request for Proposals for network support and cost-saving measures related to Windows 10 Operating System replacements and computer refurbishments. Other reports addressed curriculum and assessment, and the monthly district enrollment report. The public comment section outlined procedures for citizen input. The consent agenda recommended approval for the Financial Report, ratification of vouchers, auxiliary and student activities reports (including a correction to November reports), employment actions (new hires, resignations, supplemental contracts), disposal of surplus property, and issuance of a Certified Teacher Contract. Action items included a discussion and next steps for the 2026/2027 School Year Plan Proposals, discussion and approval of meal prices, and discussion and approval of a request for a Public Hearing regarding the 2025/2026 School Year Revision #2 of the Expenditure Budget.

The curriculum committee meeting focused on discussing input on a created spreadsheet. Members shared thoughts on various curricula, including Amplify, Bookworms, HMH Into Reading, Montessori, myView Literacy, Open Court Reading, Reach for Reading (National Geographic), and Wit and Wisdom. The committee expressed preferences, deciding against Reach for Reading, Montessori, Bookworms, and Open Court Reading. They requested samples of Amplify, Wit & Wisdom, MyView Literacy, and HMH Into Reading. The next meeting will be scheduled after contacting companies for samples.

The agenda includes a superintendent's summary of current events, including the start of school, Boys and Girls Club activities, and county training for board members. Reports from the superintendent and principals cover topics such as ADM enrollment, transportation, facilities updates, school news, sports news, and upcoming dates. The board will review the monthly district enrollment report. Consent agenda items include financial reports, ratification of vouchers, auxiliary and student activities reports, new hires, resignations, staff updates, supplemental contracts, school breakfast/lunch prices, a new teacher contract, and a transportation IGA. Discussion items include the approval of board goals and the first reading of model policies and procedures. The meeting will also cover governing board remarks, requests for future agenda items, and upcoming meetings and events.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, including a hiring/staffing update where the potential need for additional teachers was discussed due to climbing Kindergarten enrollment numbers. The board also reviewed and discussed the facilities update, mentioning the maintenance and custodial staff's work in preparing classrooms for the new school year. The board also took action on the 2025/2026 SY Expenditure Budget, changes to Policy 4-302-Leave, and the financial report for June 2025.

The meeting included discussions on the Superintendent's summary of current events, including the start of the school year and the Boys and Girls Club after-care program. The board discussed enrollment numbers, facilities updates related to a lightning strike, and transportation. Principals from Palominas and Coronado provided reports. The board also reviewed the monthly district enrollment report. Further discussion involved board goals for the 2025/2026 school year and a first reading of Model Policies and Procedures 2025/2026: Volume 1 Suggested Updates.