Durand Area School District

The meeting included the election of officers, resulting in Darrick Huff being elected President, Jake Zdunic as Vice President, John Dennis as Secretary, and Nick Taylor as Treasurer. The agenda and Consent Agenda, which included minutes from a previous meeting, financial reports, and new personnel appointments (MS Track Coach and MS Baseball Coach), were approved. Key business discussions involved updates on 31AA language and 27L monies intended for educator pay increases, as well as a discussion regarding expanding rental categories for the PAC. The Board appointed Katie Rice and Nick Taylor as representatives to the County School Board Executive Committee and the Budget/Election Committee, respectively. Additionally, the Board resolved to approve the disposal of obsolete or failed equipment.

The Special Meeting began with the approval of the agenda. The primary focus of the meeting involved interviews conducted for a Board of Education Trustee position vacancy. Following the interviews, the Board resolved to appoint Mandy Marsh to the trustee position vacated by Kasey Fiebernitz.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. The Consent Agenda was approved, which included the minutes from previous meetings, financial reports, the retirement of Mike Schubart, and the approval of new personnel, including a secretary, a boys volleyball coach, and food service staff, alongside accepting resignations. Key discussions included an update on the 31AA, confirming the district remains opted out unless language changes, and comments regarding property transfers and the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Several resolutions were adopted, including the approval of the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment, acceptance of Board Member Fiebernitz's resignation, and approval of the EOP. Additionally, the Board approved a new general music course (Ukulele Class), the decommissioning of an obsolete elevator in the Administration Building, the purchase of a walk-in freezer for Bertha Neal Elementary, approval of a $400 robotic donation, and the disposal of obsolete technology equipment. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's periodic personnel evaluation.

The meeting included updates on the 31AA, with concerns raised about its vague wording. Donations to the Durand Archery Club and Robotics Club were approved. Superintendent Knapp provided updates on employee badging as part of a Safety Grant, floor repairs in the PAC, positive changes at Robert Kerr with special education, and the band's potential departure from MCBA due to cost. Building updates were given, including a welcome to new staff and appreciation for Joyce Zick's work. A possible running fundraiser at the facilities was discussed, and a board vacancy was announced.

The meeting included interviews for the Board of Education Trustee position. The board discussed updates to 31aa and the option for districts to opt in or out based on pending court decisions and language regarding waiving privilege. Katie Rice was appointed to the trustee position vacated by Cari Shephard.