Lewis Cass School District

The meeting included a work session covering bond review and policies. A public hearing was held to discuss a project exceeding \$1,000,000 and a preliminary determination for issuing bonds and entering into a lease for renovations and improvements to several schools. The regular board meeting covered financial reports, communications, and new business, including superintendent and administrator recommendations. Specific actions included approving a project resolution, a preliminary determination resolution, a declaration of intent to reimburse expenditures, carpet and paint bids for Thompson Elementary, hiring a sub bus driver, and accepting a custodian's retirement.

The meeting included the election of officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer), an annual meeting with roll call, a recommendation to adopt a resolution approving a lease form, and the adjournment of the meeting.

The meeting included a public hearing on a project exceeding \$1,000,000 in bond spending and a hearing on a preliminary determination to issue bonds and enter into a lease for renovations and improvements to Lewis Cass Jr./Sr. High School, Thompson Elementary School, and Galveston Elementary School. The regular board meeting covered the approval of financial reports, superintendent and administrator recommendations, personnel matters (including a new hire and an acceptance of retirement), and board member comments. Carpet and paint bids were reviewed and approved for Thompson Elementary.

The board meeting covered various topics, including financial reports, communications, personnel matters, and recommendations. Key decisions included approving preliminary plans and a lease for a school building, reapproving the formation of a building corporation, hiring several staff members (an assistant elementary principal, summer help, a custodian, a substitute nurse), appointing a library board member, and approving several coaching positions and summer school teaching positions. A fourth-grade field trip was also approved.

The work session involved a meet and greet with Thompson staff. The regular board meeting covered approval of financial reports, communications from the superintendent (including finances and field trips), and new business. New business included approving an incentive plan, additional appropriations to the 2016 budget, the 2017-18 school calendar, and the 2017-18 school board meeting calendar. Personnel matters included hiring substitute teachers, accepting a retirement request, and accepting a resignation. Other items included approving an out-of-state trip request and various coaching appointments at different schools. Donations were acknowledged, and school board members provided comments.