Pawhuska Public Schools

Due to a lack of quorum, no official votes were taken. Key discussions included a presentation of budget expenditures, showing funds dispersed for tutoring as of December 31, 2019. The overall goal and objectives of the Title VI grant, focusing on increasing school readiness for early childhood students and academic achievement for 3rd through 12th graders, were reviewed. Updates were provided on intervention programs, including parent outreach and weekly grade monitoring. A brief discussion on draft Bylaws occurred, but formal approval was postponed until the next meeting. Concerns voiced by a parent regarding meeting attendance, grant transparency, and expenditures were addressed. Discussions also covered potential funding for college tuition assistance (which Title VI funds cannot cover), procurement of grants for supplies, concerns regarding the ICAP program, and the need for dedicated space to post NASA and event information.

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including a review of the current budget amount expended to date, reporting on the number of Title VI students, and providing an update on tutoring and intervention programs. Specific discussions focused on tutor-to-student ratios and session structure, as well as the need to revise the Bylaws. The Director noted that due to a lack of quorum, no formal votes were taken during this special session.