Dupree School District 64-2

The meeting included discussions regarding the Junior High Football Program conditions and a volunteer to assist with coaching. Condolences were offered for the passing of a longtime school bus driver. Financial statements and reports for July 2018 were approved, along with bills for payment covering the General Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, Special Education Fund, and Food Service Fund. The board approved the Policy Adoption and School District Legal Status Policies, as well as the audit quote for SYF '17-'18. Since no firm bids were received for vehicle fuel, monthly quotes will be requested. A firm propane bid of $1.18 per gallon from D & R Propane for the 2018-19 school year was accepted. Open Enrollment applications were approved. Several contracts were approved, including those for an Elementary Special Education teacher, a SPED Para-Professional, and a Night Janitor, along with coaching contracts for JrHi Football and Assistant Volleyball.

The meeting will include a public comment period, conflict of interest disclosures, approval of financial statements and bills, and reports from NWAS and federal programs. Administrative reports from the superintendent and principals will be presented. A public hearing on the 2017-2018 budget is scheduled. The school board will organize for the 2017-2018 school year, including electing a chairperson and vice-chairperson. Several consent items will be considered, including the appointment of a business manager, custodian of funds, selection of an official newspaper and depository bank, and setting of meeting dates and times. New business includes appointing a NWAS member/alternate, final reading/passage of policies, approval of a bus bid, and establishing bus routes. Personnel matters will include approval of contracts, publication of salaries, and other items.

The board meeting covered various financial reports, including approval of financial statements, bills, and vehicle fuel quotes. Discussions included building projects, with updates on the building committee meeting and plans for additional classrooms. Principal reports were presented, along with updates from the superintendent on completed projects and strategic planning initiatives. The meeting also addressed personnel matters, including the approval of resignations and various contracts for instructors, para-professionals, coaches, and bus drivers. Several policy approvals were included, along with the acceptance of surplus school bus bids and the appointment of a delegate to the ASBSD Delegate Assembly.

A preliminary master plan for future construction and projected costs was presented by CO-OP Architecture Team. Discussion was held, and a building committee meeting will be scheduled to further discuss the master plan.

The meeting will cover regular business, including the approval of financial statements, bills for payment, and reports from NWAS and Federal Programs. A public hearing on the 2016-2017 budget is scheduled. Old business includes approving an engineering agreement and other unspecified items. Administration reports will be presented, followed by the organization of the school board for the 2016-2017 school year, including the election of a chairperson and vice-chairperson. New business includes appointing a NWAS member/alternate, a first reading of handbook changes, and establishing bus routes. Personnel matters will also be addressed, including approval of coaching contracts, amending a salary schedule, and publishing salaries.