Empire Public Schools

The meeting commenced with the Open Meeting Law statement being read. Key discussions and actions included the approval of 2025-2026 General Fund encumbrances and the approval of a transfer of $345.00 from an Activity Account to the HS Pom account, representing half of the proceeds from a cheer/pom camp. The board voted to table potential action on approving Bond option packages for a vote. Additionally, the board voted to table the approval of bids for walkway lighting and fences using State Safety funds. A Virtual Instruction Plan was approved. Reports were presented by the Elementary Principal, M.S./H.S. Principal, AD, and the Superintendent, covering topics such as a carnival event, artwork for an Activity Bus, and Grandparents Day.

The meeting commenced with a roll call and statement of the Open Meeting Law. Key actions included the approval of financial statements, specifically general fund encumbrances #183 - #192 and Child Nutrition Fund encumbrance #19. Reports were received from Elementary Principal, M.S. / H.S. Principal, and AD regarding their respective areas, with Mr. Smith presenting in place of the principals and coach. The Superintendent reported on the status of a new Activity Bus, the Special Education Compliance Report scores, and the need to update policies concerning a game incident. New business consisted of the adoption of OSSBA Policies GJ and GJ-P.

The meeting included discussions and possible actions regarding various financial matters, including general fund and child nutrition fund encumbrances. The board also discussed and approved the purchase of an AG truck from insurance proceeds, the expenditure budget in bold function categories, a cardiac emergency response plan, and a school board election resolution for 2026. Additionally, the board approved changing an activity account from Hawkins 1st Grade to Ramsey 1st Grade, creating a new activity account for MS Reading, and transferring funds into the new MS Reading account. Reports were presented by the Elementary Principal, M.S. / H.S. Principal, and the Superintendent, who also provided updates on maintenance program savings and the status of a new activity bus.

The meeting included discussion and action to approve The Estimate of Needs for School Year 2025-2026.

The meeting included discussions and actions regarding financial statements, encumbrances for the General Fund and Child Nutrition Fund, and an executive session to discuss employment matters and staff assignments. The board approved Braden Hill as an Adjunct Teacher in PE, Chasidy Payne as a School Based Family Specialist, and Michael Turkett as a Special Education Paraprofessional. They also discussed and approved a Physical Therapy Services contract, the creation of an Activity Fund for Sunshine Club, the Strong Readers Act Policy, a School Psychologist Contract, and an Armed School Security Officer pay scale. Reports were presented by the Elementary Principal and Mr. Smith on behalf of the M.S./H.S. Principal and AD. Additionally, the board adopted several policies under new business.