Pleasant Hope School District R-6

The budget listing includes revenue and expenditure accounts for various funds, including the General Fund and Teacher Fund. Key areas of expenditure include teacher salaries, employee benefits (retirement, social security, insurance), special education services, transportation, maintenance, utilities, and food service. The budget also covers specific programs such as ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), Title I, and vocational aid.

The meeting included a CTA report with recognition of students and staff, a presentation of the area school salary schedule, and an audit presentation with findings in the food service department. The board also reviewed solar presentations from three companies. Policy updates were approved, and updates were provided on the new building's progress and the district's APR score. The superintendent reported on exit interviews, CSIP updates, and staff appreciation.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as bond finalization, CTA salaries, and the approval of the 2019/20 school budget. The board also discussed and approved the movement of the June board meeting, a transportation contract, picture bid, insurance, amending the 2019/20 calendar, and financial software. Additionally, there were information items regarding the July board meeting and building and track updates, along with reports from the principals of the elementary, middle, and high schools, the Ranch, and the Learning Center. The superintendent's report included information about a retirement breakfast.

The agenda included approval of milk and bread bids, with Hiland Dairy and Earthgrains being the selected providers, respectively. The board also approved handbooks and the Professional Development Plan for 2014-2015. Updates were provided on the July retreat, asphalt bids for resurfacing the high school parking lot, work on the retaining wall, and a proposed change of insurance agents to Naught and Naught Insurance.

The meeting included a student spotlight recognizing high school students who planned and led the Veteran's Day Assembly. The 2013-14 audit was presented and approved. Policy updates were approved, and a snow removal bid was accepted with stipulations. Discussions included procedure updates, final decisions on upgrades/improvements, athletics, phone proposals, and transportation. Administrator reports covered elementary, middle school, high school, Ranch, and technology updates. The Superintendent's Report included information on December board candidates filing, budget building, and the district Christmas dinner.