Tri-County School District 300

The meeting included staff and student presentations from instrumental music, Level III, and elementary special education. Reports were given by the elementary principal, secondary principal, and superintendent. Discussion items included the 2016-2017 audit, finalizing plans for a convention, discussing the construction of a new bus barn, elementary roof replacement, a strategic overview committee, a board work session for superintendent evaluation, the school improvement external team visit, and the December meeting.

The board of education work session included discussions on the 2017-18 school calendar, potential capital outlay projects (elementary classroom upgrades, door replacements, high school locker room improvements, fire door replacements, lighting upgrades, industrial arts equipment, exhaust fan replacements, tile replacement, and stage curtain improvements), administrative compensation packages, classified staff compensation packages, and potential staffing changes.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda, reports from elementary and secondary principals and the superintendent, and the approval of action items such as meeting minutes and payments. Key discussion points included the adoption of the 2017-18 budget, a safety/security plan, a dual-credit stipend increase, the purchase of negotiation software, and the designation of the Tri County Education Association as the official bargaining unit for teachers. Discussion items included upcoming meetings, roof replacement options, and district enrollment.

The meeting included staff presentations on the Technology Committee, updates from elementary and secondary principals, and a superintendent's report. Key actions included approving contracts for special education teaching positions, a milk bid, and increased breakfast and lunch prices. An interlocal agreement with ESU 5 for alternative education was also approved, along with several policy updates (including those related to school meals, wellness, conflict of interest, purchasing, transportation, and student admission). Student handbooks were approved, and a contract was awarded to NASB for strategic planning. Discussion items included insurance, student fees, parent involvement, bullying, multicultural education, and attendance policies.

The budget hearing focused on a discussion of the 2017-18 school year budget.