Fowler School District R-4-J

The Board of Directors meeting included presentations from three elementary students who read their award-winning Americanism essays about veterans. The board reviewed and authorized the payment of bills from various funds. The April 2014 financial report was presented and reviewed. The secondary principal reported on FBLA and FFA students' achievements at state and national competitions and recommended the employment of an assistant volleyball coach. The elementary principal discussed upcoming events, reviewed documents, and addressed the use of discretionary days and sick days for staff members. The SCBOCES report was presented. The board discussed and extended contracts for probationary teachers and offered employment for the 2014-15 year to current administrators. The 2014-15 preliminary budget was presented and reviewed in detail.

The Board discussed several topics, including a report from the superintendent on the engineer's review of mechanical systems and the district not being awarded an SDS grant. They reviewed and accepted a bid for shatter-resistant coating for the Elementary building and a bid for a Commercial Zero-Turn riding mower. The Board also discussed Back-to-School dates and events, as well as the progress of the BEST grant project. They accepted resignations from various staff members and approved the hiring of a new cook. Additionally, they approved a CHSAA Resolution, a resolution updating authorized signers on district accounts, and appointed a new Board Secretary. The Board discussed the upcoming November 2025 Election and appointed a Designated Election Official. They reviewed the District's Fiscal Year 2023 Single Audit and approved several policy updates on first reading.

The board reviewed and authorized bills for payment, and the May 2014 financial report was presented. Policies were presented for approval on first reading, including those related to health and family life/sex education, preparation for postsecondary and workforce success, grading assessment systems, and graduation requirements. There was a discussion on paid lunch prices, and increases were approved. The 2014-2015 federal program information was presented and approved. The resignations of Crystal Autry and JJ Autry were accepted, and Ryan Nesselhuf was extended a contract for the 2014-15 year. The classified staff roster and extra-curricular personnel roster were approved, and revised benefit policies and salary schedules for the 2014-15 year were also approved. The revised 2013-14 budget and the 2014-15 budget were adopted.

The Board of Directors convened and opened with a remembrance for their former president. The Board discussed secondary and district general reports, highlighting student achievements and upcoming events. Information was presented regarding the SCBOCES operation. The Board also recapped the CASB Day at the Capitol trip, focusing on discussions concerning school finance. In personnel matters, the board approved new employment positions and accepted a letter of resignation. Finally, they approved retirements for multiple employees.

The Board of Directors meeting included discussions on bills authorized for payment, the financial report with explanations of total program funding and the revised budget for 2013-14, and building the 2014-15 budget. Secondary general reports covered successful events like the state speech meet and geography and spelling bee contests, upcoming events like district FBLA and Snowcoming, and the science fair. A request for additional sick leave was granted. Policies were recommended for approval on first reading, and preliminary calendar options for the 2014-15 school year were presented. The negative factor from Rural Caucus was revisited, and the Board reviewed topics discussed at the work session.