Mount Vernon City School District 80

The board discussed several items, including reports on special education services, enrollment updates for the Head Start program, and the results of health and life safety inspections. Action was taken to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar and authorize the pursuit of solar energy bid proposals, while a project for safety entrances was tabled due to a lack of bids. Priority summer maintenance projects were authorized. Additionally, the board managed personnel matters, including the hiring of classified staff, approval of staff transfers, acceptance of a resignation, extracurricular appointments, a leave of absence, and the formal approval of a future retirement.

The board adopted the 2025 tax levy and associated resolutions and approved the FY25 audit performed by Krehbiel and Associates. An update was provided on TIF districts and the Head Start program. Maintenance for the Casey Middle School café roof was approved, and a contract with QNS remains under legal review. Personnel actions included hiring for certified and classified positions, processing staff transfers, accepting resignations, approving leave requests, and acknowledging a future retirement. Reports were also received regarding student enrollment and academic progress at the J.L. Buford Intermediate Education Center.

The board meeting featured a presentation on Red Ribbon Week by local middle school students and faculty. The board approved various consent items including the District Budget Report, Board Policy updates, and Head Start documentation. Reports were provided regarding Zadok Casey Middle School operations, Head Start program enrollment and activities, and the annual LEA Determination. Old business included an update on energy contract bids. The board approved the 2025-2026 Risk Management Plan and addressed personnel actions, including classified hires, employee transfers, resignations, extracurricular appointments, and an administrative contract approval. Additionally, the board processed leave requests and reviewed a future retirement notification.

The board meeting involved a review of the district's goals and focus areas, including a recap of completed, ongoing, and in-progress initiatives, as well as future planning for 2026. The board held a closed session to discuss employment, personnel, and safety matters. Following the return to open session, the board approved several certified and classified personnel hires, as well as various staff transfers and resignations. Additionally, the board approved a technology agreement with QNS and established a new technology coordinator job description and pay scale.

The board discussed several items, including an update on student enrollment and learning activities for Head Start, planning for a district-wide Black History Month celebration, and receiving a refund from the Egyptian Trust. A TIF agreement between the district and the city was finalized, involving the extension and creation of new TIF districts. The board also reviewed the upcoming school calendar and set the middle school graduation date. In closed session, personnel matters were addressed, resulting in the approval of new hires, staff resignations, maternity leave requests, and administrative contract renewals for assistant principals and the upcoming superintendent.