Van-Far School District R-1

The meeting included the swearing in of new members and the reorganization of the Board of Education. Nominations and elections were held for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, MSBA Delegate, MSBA Delegate Alternate, and Fill-In Secretary.

The meeting included recognition of students who attended Girl's State and Boy's State, as well as new teacher introductions. Reports covered enrollment figures, facilities updates including elementary construction progress and weight room staph concerns, and the softball team's advancement to the Final 8. Discussions also involved School Bus Safety Week, MSBA Fall Regional Meeting, MSBA Policy Updates 2015C, and a CMCA Head Start Memorandum of Agreement. The board approved the District Assessment Plan for 2015-16, a budget amendment, and a Varsity Football Cooperative with Community R-6. A letter of resignation from Lisa Lovell was accepted. The meeting adjourned to executive session.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including enrollment updates, facilities improvements, and summer school progress. The 2016-2017 budget and FY17 AEL budget were approved, along with remaining 15/16 expenditures and a special education therapist contract with Creative Therapy Services LLC. Adjustments were made to the 2016-17 calendar, and MSBA Policy ACAE regarding transgender students was approved. Additionally, there were reports from members expressing appreciation for Cindy and Garry's contributions.

The executive session included discussions and decisions on personnel matters. The board voted to hire a Jr. High Girls Track Coach and to renew a contract for Mr. Hummel.

The meeting included reports on enrollment and facilities, including updates on construction projects, indoor air quality concerns, and pipe repairs. An insurance update was provided by USI representatives, who presented information on the South Central Education Consortium. Principals reported on upcoming events and activities. The board tentatively approved the 2016-17 school calendar, accepted the agreement for the Jr. High Football Cooperative, and approved the OPAA! Agreement for 2016-17. Bids on a surplus trailer were approved, and lunch prices were raised. A report was given on the MSBA Legislative Forum.