Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Elkhart Unified School District 218.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Elkhart
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,580
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2005790
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Wildcats
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
113.13
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Elkhart Unified School District 218
The board meeting covered several key agenda items, including the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Guymon High School for pool usage and the approval of a facility fee waiver for the Triton Swim Team. The board approved an increase to the ESL director stipend. Additionally, approval was granted for a student to enroll in dual credit college courses. Administrative and superintendent reports were presented regarding enrollment, banking education initiatives, budget reviews, and categorical aid updates. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, resulting in the approval of several employment actions, including leave requests, resignations, and new appointments for coaching and administrative staff.
The board conducted both its annual and regular meetings, addressing extensive organizational and administrative business for the upcoming fiscal year. Key actions included appointing district officials and designated representatives for various roles, such as the board clerk, treasurer, district attorney, auditor, and program directors. The board established official depositories, designated the official newspaper, and approved operational policies regarding inclement weather days, record destruction, mileage reimbursement rates, meal prices, and petty cash limits. Additionally, the board approved various student-related items, including the establishment of a STEM club, participation in the KRIATE rural education program, and several handbook revisions. The session also concluded with approvals for personnel contracts, salary adjustments, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
The board meeting focused on several fiscal and administrative items. Key topics included the approval of early payment of bills for the upcoming year using 2025-2026 funds, year-end transfers to food service and special education programs, and the transfer of wage expenses to capital outlay. Additionally, the board approved a $4,000 gross retention bonus for current, full-time employees returning for the 2026-2027 school year, and discussed special education transfer increases.
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