Whitehall School District 4-47-2

The board meeting included reports from the elementary principal, middle and high school principal, and the superintendent. New business included hiring 21st Century Program staff and an assistant wrestling coach. The board approved an FFA out-of-state trip, with students expressing gratitude for the support. Additionally, the board approved claims and accounts.

The meeting included the appointment of Amy Ball to fill a vacant trustee seat. The board approved the hiring of several paraprofessionals, a MS Football coach, and a Kitchen Helper. Adjustments to USDA meal costs were approved, as well as the substitute list. Claims and accounts were also approved. The board reviewed and discussed the Whitehall School District Trustee Financial Statement for 2024-2025 and the Whitehall School District budgets for 2025-2026.

The meeting included reports from the Elementary Principal, Middle and High School Principal, and the Superintendent. The board approved additional substitute teachers, hired paraprofessionals, and approved claims and accounts.

The strategic plan for Whitehall Middle and High School is focused on being mission-driven, student-centered, and goal-driven. Key areas of focus include providing a safe and positive learning environment, promoting high expectations for behavior and learning, using data to inform decisions, and increasing awareness of school achievements. The plan aims to improve attendance rates, maintain high graduation rates, align curriculum with district goals, and strengthen partnerships with families and the community.

The board meeting included reports from the elementary and middle/high school principals, as well as the superintendent's district report. The board approved the final strategic plan for 2025-2028, a 21st Century Program proposal, hiring of summer staff, an updated certified CBA, opening the bidding process for a busing/transportation contract, hiring classified staff, a 6-12 Science teacher, and a HS English teacher. They also approved Jefferson County to run the spring 2026 school elections and claims and accounts. The reorganization meeting involved acknowledging a trustee vacancy, nominations for Board Chairperson and Vice-Chair, and appointing a Clerk.