Lakota School District 66

The meeting included reports on high school and elementary school enrollment, student activities, and technology updates. Discussions and actions were taken on policy updates (ADEC -- Meal Charging and ACEA -- Bully Prevention), security camera installation, lawn mowing bids, the 2024-2025 school calendar, tuition waivers, and the implementation of a full-day preschool program. A motion to join the ND School Construction Coalition was denied.

The meeting included reports from various school personnel, covering topics such as enrollment numbers, staff training, grant updates, extracurricular activities, and technology initiatives. Discussions also covered building repairs, personnel matters including the interview of candidates for the Elementary Principal position, and the approval of resignations of several teachers and the Elementary Principal. The board approved several personnel appointments, salary increases, and budget items, including summer school staffing, custodial help, and the disposal of a school bus. An executive session was held to discuss administration and ancillary negotiations. Finally, the board approved the hiring of a new Elementary Principal and several other administrative and staff positions.

The meeting covered various topics including summer projects updates, financial reports, re-organization of board positions (election of Chairman and Vice Chairman), selection of official newspaper and depository, committee appointments, annual bids for services and supplies, acceptance of a pledge of assets, approval of increased hot lunch prices and activity fees, bus routes, tuition waivers, Title I contract, and 3-5 year long range planning. Additional approvals included purchases for the August teacher in-service meal, open enrollment, and a donation for a golf tournament. Finally, the meeting included approval of the July bills.

The board meeting covered various topics including summer school updates, upcoming administrator conferences, summer projects, and discussions on the new curriculum and the 2022-2023 tentative budget. A one-year Community Center Lease agreement was approved. Several policies were adopted. Election results were approved, along with the 2022-2023 tentative budget, North Dakota School Board Association dues, and the hiring of a new science teacher. The purchase of a handicap bus was approved, as was a fund transfer from the Special Reserve fund to the General fund. Finally, June bills were approved.

The meeting included reports on high school and elementary school enrollment, academic testing, after-school programs, and grant funding. Technology updates included Chromebook distribution and policy updates. Discussion also covered a window project, a safety application purchase, and sports co-op financials. Personnel matters included raising para-professional pay and hiring a literacy coach. The board approved tuition waivers for several students and the purchase of the HERO911 application. A request to stream meetings via Zoom was discussed but not approved. Finally, the board approved the September bills.