Highland School District

The board meeting included recognitions and presentations of awards to various individuals from the PreK program, as well as bus rider and behind-the-wheel awards. Key decisions included rescinding a $6.3 million grant for new construction, and approving various quotes for coolers, interactive touchscreen panels, summer school pay schedules, salary schedule clean-up, security cameras, and a resolution 1599. New hires were approved, and a closed employee hearing resulted in the termination of an employee.

The meeting included recognitions for students in HOSA, FBLA, and FFA. Action items covered inventory deletions, vision equipment quotes, Chartwells inventory purchase, a millage slogan, construction project updates, a COVID update, salary schedule changes, a digital plan, curriculum quotes, Chromebook quotes, McGraw Hill quotes, vehicle and property insurance quotes, a retention pay plan, pre-K tuition, a Lakeshore quote, a GoGuardian quote, and a fencing quote. Personnel matters included new hires in food service, custodial, pre-K para, school safety officer, and bus driver roles, as well as resignations and transfers within the district.

The meeting included recognitions for the Jr. Beta National Qualifier, Show Team Sponsor, and Custodial Staff. Action items covered the approval of a Statement of Assurances, a construction update for a PreK building (currently on hold), athletic season pass prices, a recruitment and retention plan, a Covid leave policy, a stock trailer quote, and an ARP ESSER Plan. An end-of-year budget update was also approved. Personnel matters included approving new hires for various positions (custodian, teachers, paraprofessionals, and bus driver), approving resignations, and approving employee transfers.

The meeting included recognitions for Above and Beyond Awards, highlighting achievements of staff members and school recognitions for academic growth. A presentation on district testing scores was given. Action items involved the superintendent evaluation, a construction update, approval of server and A/V quotes, and an ESA/Preschool Grant update. The appointment of Sandy Murphy to Board Position #1 was approved. Personnel actions included approving resignations and a transfer.

The meeting included board reorganization, with the election of a new president and vice president. Key actions involved approving accident and travel insurance, appointing the ASBA delegate, receiving a Covid update, and addressing personnel matters including new hires, resignations, and transfers. The board also reviewed and approved various reports and recognitions.