Elcho School District

The meeting included the District Administrator's monthly report, discussion of the continuous improvement plan, and a review and discussion of the 2023-2024 proposed budget. The board also discussed attendance at the WASB Region 2 meeting and the upcoming Board Retreat. New mission, vision, and belief statements were approved, along with the reestablishment and renewal of the District's line of credit with CoVantage. Citizen applications for the Human Growth and Development Advisory Committee were approved, and a decision was made regarding online payment fees.

The meeting included a public comment, approval of district financials, a monthly report from the district administrator, acceptance of donations and grants, a report on the WASB convention, and a discussion of bell schedule changes. A budget update was presented, along with a draft proposed calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. The board approved new open enrollment seats for the 2023-2024 school year and the purchase of a tractor with attachments, with a contingency plan for alternative models. A change in job description for a secretary position was approved, along with a long-term substitute.

The meeting covered various topics including the approval of the district financials, acceptance of donations and grants, a presentation on the 2022 Annual Financial Audit, and a mid-year update on the Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR), ES3 Grant, and winter student data. Information was shared regarding the 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian, teacher contractual time make-up due to weather closures, a potential wrestling co-op, and the approval of the 2023-2024 school year calendar and CESA 9 shared service contract. A closed session was held, but no action was taken on the items discussed.

The meeting included student performance, election of board officers, public comment, and approval of a consent agenda. The administrator's report, acknowledgements of contributions (including donations and support from various individuals and organizations), and action items such as the purchase of BoardDocs were also discussed. Policies were reviewed, and a discussion was held on senior student lunch balances and the district administrator's job description. A closed session was held, followed by action on teacher contracts for the 2023-2024 school year.

The meeting focused on several key actions, including the approval of employee transactions, the first reading of Board Policy 5136 and Board Policy 8500, and the second reading of the Early Learning Center Parent Handbook.