Hooker School District 23

The key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the approval of General Fund Encumbrances totaling $29,505.34, approval of various financial reports (General, Building, Activity Funds, and Treasurer's Report), the approval of the Contract for Audit of Public Schools for the 2025-26 fiscal year with Bledsoe, Hewett, & Gullekson, CPAs, PLLP, approval of the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, and approval of a resignation. The Board also voted on updates to three policies: EIED-Graduation Requirements, FMA-Extracurricular Activities, and FMD-Student Activities Social Affairs.

The meeting included presentations of the Drop Out and College Remediation reports. The board approved consent agenda items, including General Fund Encumbrances, Building Fund Encumbrances, Scholarship Fund Encumbrances, and Insurance Fund Encumbrance. Updates to policies FE-Student Transfers and FFACA-Medication: Administering to Students were approved, and policies CHD-Credit Cards, CHD-R School Credit Card Administrative Regulations, CHD-E Credit Card Use Report, and FEG-Student Transfers for Children of Active-Duty military Members were adopted. Additionally, the board approved paying invoices from Auto-Chlor Systems of Golden Light, Keystone Food Service, and Store Smart from the prior fiscal year, approved American Fidelity Assurance Company to administer the districts Section 125 Plan, approved the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs, and approved the resignation of Josie Moncayo. The board approved the Elementary and JH/HS Residency Committees, as well as the Safe and Healthy Committee.

The board convened to discuss and approve several financial matters, including general fund final encumbrances, reserves for outstanding encumbrances, and building fund encumbrances. They also approved reports on various funds, ACT testing administration, authorized individuals to sign requisitions for the Athletics account, and approved blanket fundraisers. Additionally, the board approved paying invoices from the prior fiscal year, changes to activity fund accounts, revisions to school handbooks, and new policies related to artificial intelligence and personal electronic devices. They approved several new hires for various positions. The board also approved the purchase of a certificate of deposit. An executive session was held to discuss appointment of duties. Finally, the board approved activity fund custodians, officers for free and reduced lunch applications, a district treasurer, a board minutes clerk, a child nutrition custodian, an encumbrance clerk, and a purchasing agent. They approved extra duty coaching and teaching assignments, stipends for employees, and an out-of-state trip for the track team.

The meeting included approval of general fund encumbrances totaling \$111,040.12, review and approval of financial reports, approval of a school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, authorization of an out-of-state trip for the Junior High Quiz Bowl Team, updates to special education policies, and approval of staff resignations.

The meeting will cover the reorganization of the Board of Education, including the election of officers. Principals' and Superintendent's reports will be presented, including information on a Region #1 District Meeting. The agenda also includes consideration of various financial items such as encumbrances, reports on general and activity funds, temporary appropriations, and out-of-state trips for students and staff. New policies and additional bank cards for the high school activity fund will also be considered.