South Bend School District

The board meeting included reports from the assistant principal on elementary school operations and the superintendent regarding financial updates such as budget and treasury reports. The board reviewed and approved payroll and voucher disbursements for the General, Capital Projects, and Associated Student Body funds. Additionally, the board accepted staff resignations and adopted several updated policies concerning learning assistance, staff harassment, procurement requirements, oath of office, facility records, construction design, and artificial intelligence.

The meeting included reports from the elementary principal and on athletics and special education, followed by a presentation regarding the senior trip. The board approved various financial items including payroll and capital projects vouchers, as well as HVAC upgrades, redistricting resolutions, the academic calendar, equipment purchases, and course endorsements. Personnel actions included the hiring of several staff members and the acceptance of a resignation. The board adopted several policies regarding gender-inclusive schools, medication at school, and parent access, and established a committee to select a new school mascot. New business included authorizing bids for a weights and fitness building, renovations on a district building, ratification of the teacher contract, purchase of a school bus, and storm water infrastructure upgrades.

The board received reports from the Early Learning Center director, elementary principal, and the junior senior high assistant principal. The superintendent presented reports on the business office, budget summary, FTE statistics, and the County Treasurer. Under the consent agenda, the board authorized the payment of vouchers for the general and student body funds and approved several agreements and policies, including student insurance, the ECEAP contract, the HiCap plan, early intervention service agreements, and the adult meal pricing tool. Personnel actions included the resignation of a paraeducator. The board also conducted the first reading of numerous district policies ranging from student discipline and graduation requirements to nutrition and capitalization thresholds.

The board reviewed and approved payroll and various fund vouchers, and authorized school improvement plans for the high school and elementary level. Personnel actions included the hiring of a high school boys basketball coach and the acceptance of two coaching resignations. The board also conducted the second reading and adoption of several updated school district policies regarding freedom of expression, student seizure disorders, medication at school, personnel leaves, and electronic signatures. Additionally, the board held an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and accepted public comment regarding the use of ESSER funds.

The board meeting included reports from principals and staff regarding their respective buildings, as well as a superintendent report covering business, budget, and various state reports. Financial approvals were made regarding AP vouchers for the General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Associated Student Body Fund. Personnel actions included the hiring of a SPED Paraeducator and the acceptance of a resignation for a club advisor. New business items addressed the approval of WIAA resolution, non-represented contracts, a superintendent contract, academic calendars, and curriculum for alternative learning experiences. Additionally, the board authorized the collection of bids for commodities and fuel, and ratified the SBEA contract, followed by an executive session to discuss public employee performance.