West Central Area School District
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for West Central Area School District.
- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Barrett, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for West Central Area School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Barrett
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
743
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2700104
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Knights
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
132.74
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from West Central Area School District
The board meeting covered a variety of administrative and school-specific updates. Key discussion topics included staffing updates and new hires across the elementary and secondary schools, the successful start of the new academic year, and the implementation of a new school identity and logo initiative. The board reviewed the effectiveness of the cell phone policy, received reports on athletic participation numbers, new ticketing systems, and corporate partnerships, and discussed plans for staff professional development and student transition support.
The board meeting included several financial and administrative items. Key topics discussed were the preliminary budget results for the general fund and other funds as of June 30th, 2026, enrollment updates, and the permanent school fund. The board also approved the payment of claims, the hiring of a paraprofessional, and several policy updates related to tobacco-free environments, student medication, curriculum goals, and grade level organization. Additionally, the board approved the acceptance of various corporate donations, authorized the issuance of credit cards through the First National Bank of Henning, approved a fund transfer from the general fund to the community service fund to offset deficits in preschool programming, and initiated the call for snow removal quotes.
The board meeting covered personnel items including staff resignations, hires, and leave requests. Administrative reports were presented on PTO involvement, Fastbridge assessments, Title I, II, and IV grant reporting, and facility usage challenges. Results from reading and math proficiency assessments were reviewed, alongside updates on school homecoming events and community support efforts. The secondary school report highlighted trust-based observations, strategies for student support, and college knowledge month activities. The activities director provided updates on bus tracking improvements, upcoming sports playoffs, and an FFA convention. Community education reports included summaries of STEAM programming, youth flag football, and driver education courses.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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