Pana Community Unit School District 8

The special meeting was convened to notify the public about the plans to close Washington and Lincoln Elementary Schools. A resolution regarding this matter is expected to be proposed in the Regular Board meeting.

The board meeting included discussion and approval of the FY25 spending plans/budgets for the Sports Boosters, Band Boosters, and PTO organizations. Reports were given by building principals, highlighting activities and progress in their respective schools, including the dedication of the new elementary school and summer school achievements at the junior high. The board approved the OKAW Area Vocational Center Joint Agreement Resolution and a district copier lease agreement. An overview of the FY25 Tentative Budget was presented. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, student discipline, litigation, and collective negotiating matters, followed by approval of personnel recommendations. The board also approved changing the location of the September Regular Board Meeting to the High School Library.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various financial matters, including the approval of the FY24 District Amended Budget and consent agenda items with significant payables and payroll. The board reviewed and approved changes to the Parent, Student, and Athletic Handbooks. There were updates on building projects, curriculum, and instruction, including the approval of the Consolidated Plan for 2024-2025. The board also approved textbook, rental, lunch, and event fees for 2024-2025, and addressed the release of executive session minutes and destruction of older tapes. Additionally, the board discussed a Lake Land Lease Agreement, an addendum to the Okaw Vocational Contract, and a resolution authorizing the abatement of the Working Cash Fund. Personnel recommendations and administrator contracts were approved following an executive session.

The meeting included a presentation of the FY25 district budget numbers and an overview of the FY25 budget.

The committee reviewed the FY25 1st Quarter Financials, the Elementary Building Project Budget, the District Pre-Audit FY24 & 5-Year Financials, and the FY25 Administrative Cost Cap Review. Other financial considerations were also discussed.