Dakota Community Unit School District 201

The meeting included reports from the Superintendent and department heads regarding human resources, health insurance bidding, special education programming, curriculum updates, athletic activities, IT infrastructure improvements, and facility maintenance. The Board approved several items including a guaranteed energy savings contract, donations for shot clocks and championship banners, an alternative education services agreement, catastrophic insurance renewal, an MOU with Highland Community College, athletic dues, and new staffing appointments. Additionally, the Board handled personnel actions such as hiring new special education staff, a school psychologist contract renewal, an employee resignation, and the appointment of a special education unit leader. The Board also approved an increase in high school sports fees and engaged in a discussion regarding e-learning days.

The board meeting involved discussions on personnel matters, including dismissals, resignations, hires, and retirement contracts. Administrative updates were provided by the high school and elementary school principals, the IT Director, and the Superintendent, covering topics such as student progress, standardized testing, IT security protocols regarding phishing, and planning for upcoming professional development and facility improvements. The board approved the facility usage fee schedule, an amended school calendar, a budget transfer resolution, and the release of custodial services for bidding.

The meeting included a closed session regarding personnel employment, compensation, and discipline, followed by an open session covering department reports from school principals, the IT director, athletic director, buildings and grounds director, and the superintendent. Key actions included the approval of a new library policy, acceptance of the Veregy performance management proposal, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a literacy garden. Additionally, the Board moved the upcoming March meeting date, addressed various personnel actions including hiring, resignations, and a termination, and approved the appointment of several spring athletic coaches.

The meeting commenced with a closed session to discuss employment matters, including personnel performance, compensation, and discipline, reconvening into open session at 6:28 p.m. Key discussions included Building and Grounds updates covering maintenance grant projects, deep cleaning of schools over the break, and lighting repairs. The Superintendent provided updates on the maintenance grant application for roof repairs, administrative team evaluations, and coordinating with State Bank of Davis for account movement. High School Principal updates highlighted a new reading mentorship program and a significant decrease in phone violations. Elementary School Principal updates covered I-ready diagnostics planning for the Storybook Ball, and a review of the ELA program with Forreston elementary leadership. IT reported on completed server, switch, and email security updates during Winter Break 2025, as well as re-cabling in the elementary custodian room. A presentation by Veregy outlined a multi-phase project prioritization for the summer, focusing on electrical, plumbing, roof, door, and boiler upgrades. Financial discussions included the Q2 Financials presentation and approval of Press Plus Issue 120. New business involved approving a contract with Lighthouse Speech Therapy, authorizing the district to begin work on the FY27 budget, and approving the School Maintenance Grant. Informational items included an MOU with Literacy Garden and Library Policy. Action items following the closed session included hiring a new Elementary Kitchen Manager and Kitchen Employee, approving a transfer of an existing employee, accepting two resignations, and approving retirement contracts for two employees. A new employee contract was also approved, along with approval for a hockey co-op with Monroe School District.

The special meeting, which appears to be a reorganization meeting, began with the review of certified election results, showing the newly elected and incumbent members. Following the review, the sitting and newly seated board members recited the Board Member Oath and Code of Conduct. A significant portion of the meeting involved the election of officers, resulting in the appointment of a President Pro-Tem, Secretary Pro-Tem, President, Vice President, and Secretary. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.