White Pigeon Community School District

The board received school and program highlights from principals and the Director of Special Programs regarding WIDA testing and preparation. The meeting included the approval of an addition to the agenda to appoint an Interim Central Elementary Principal, as well as the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered the payment of bills, personnel reports, and the acceptance of gifts. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2027 district calendar, policy manual changes, teacher contract additions, and a food service management contract renewal. The board also held discussions regarding snow day make-up plans, a closed session, and parent meetings concerning athletics.

The board meeting featured the introduction of a new Varsity Football Coach and included reports covering highlights from Central Elementary and the middle and high schools. Key actions included the approval of the consent agenda, which encompassed the payment of various funds, personnel reports regarding staff hirings, reassignments, and resignations, and the acceptance of gifts. Additionally, the board approved the ISD General Fund budget resolution and the list of graduating seniors for the 2026 class. The meeting also involved a closed session and concluded with announcements regarding upcoming graduation ceremonies, work sessions, and public receptions.

The board meeting agenda included educational and federal/state highlights, along with a consent agenda for the approval of payment of bills, personnel reports, and the acceptance of gifts. Action items consisted of approving second-reading policy manual changes, authorizing a resolution for a sinking fund millage replacement election, appointing a district-wide professional development advisory committee, and renewing the district's PAC membership. The meeting also featured updates from the President and Superintendent.

The committee reviewed School Board Policy 8510 and discussed the responsibilities of the Food Service Department regarding compliance with USDA nutrition standards. Members examined the Triennial Wellness Plan, which outlines how the district satisfies the requirements of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Furthermore, the committee discussed its primary function of regularly reviewing the district's wellness plan to provide feedback and recommendations for student health and wellness initiatives, and reviewed upcoming meeting timelines.

Key discussion topics for the meeting included the renewal of the Sinking Fund Mileage and a report on Sec. 98b Goal Progress. The consent agenda items covered the approval of bill payments, the personnel report, and the recognition and acceptance of gifts. A primary action item involved a recommendation for approval, determined by roll call vote, regarding the list of websites filtered by the content filters LineWize and Palo Alto.