Dickinson-Iron Independent School District

Key discussions and actions included approving the amended agenda and reviewing financial reports and budget adjustments. The Board voted to approve various invoices across several departments, including General Services and Technical Education. Significant purchases approved were for wireless access points, UPS Battery Backup units, and network switches and transceivers. Personnel actions involved approving a resignation, ratifying the filling of an Instructional Aide position, and approving several unpaid leave requests. The Board also authorized the Building & Site Committee to open bids for the Tech Center Renovation and approved a purchase order for PA speakers and enclosures. Other actions included approving a revised Building Trades Instructor job description, approving overnight travel for Health Occupations and Computer Networking/Cyber Security programs, modifying the Early Childhood Education Admission, Attendance and Withdrawal Procedure, and approving a retirement request. Permission was granted to post an RFP for fiber maintenance. The Superintendent provided updates on legislative matters, budget outlook, and reminded members of the March meeting date change.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the amended agenda. Key financial actions included the approval of several invoices across different departments such as General Services, Special Education, Technical Education, Early Childhood Education, and Capital Projects, alongside the approval of the financial report and budget adjustments. The Board recognized its members during the School Board Recognition Month. A decision was made to allow the review and analysis of all CAT2 bids, with Building & Site making the final recommendation for award. The Board approved out-of-state overnight travel for the Superintendent to Pittsburg, PA, in March 2026. The location of the March board meeting was moved from March 11th to March 18th, 2026. Personnel actions included approving an unpaid leave request and ratifying the hiring of a Part-time Associate Classroom Coordinator for ECE. The Superintendent provided updates on the passing of the Firearms Safety Curriculum, news on House Bills, the upcoming Labor Day Waiver Hearing, and ongoing meetings with the architect for the Technical Education Center.

The agenda included approvals for various financial matters, such as invoices for General Services, Special Education, Technical Education, and Early Childhood Education, as well as the financial report and budget adjustments. The board discussed the Policy Committee meeting and approved the Common PD Day/Presenter contract, along with new and revised policies. Additionally, the 31aa Resolution was approved. Personnel matters included ratifying the filling of the Payroll Clerk position, approving a retirement request, and ratifying the filling of positions for Associate Classroom Coordinator and Family Service Coordinator. The board also approved overnight, out-of-state travel for a staff member and granted permission to obtain bids for the Technical Education Center renovation. The Superintendent shared updates on a BTAM Training and the Tech Center renovations.

The agenda included approvals for invoices, the financial report, and budget adjustments. A resolution to collect summer taxes was approved. The audit report for the year ended June 30, 2025, was presented and approved. Personnel matters included ratifying the filling of an Instructional Aide position and granting permission to post for an additional Building Trades Instructor and a Paraprofessional Flex position. The Letter of Agreement for the CDA Program in Early Childhood was approved, and the filling of a Secretary position in the ECE/SE Departments was ratified. The board approved the request to create and post an RFP for ERate CAT2 on behalf of the consortium and LEAs. A certificate of appreciation was presented to Jennifer Rempert for performing the Heimlich Maneuver on a student. Superintendent Huotari provided updates on House Bills, the MAISA conference, and the Dickinson County School Safety Meeting.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various staffing and compensation matters. The Early Childhood Coach/Family Service Coordinator position was eliminated. The Early Head Start Education and Early Childhood Development Coordinator job description was revised to include the Early Childhood Coach responsibilities. An additional Family Service Coordinator was approved for hiring. Pay adjustments for the 2025-2026 Non-Union/Administrative staff were also approved.