Woodlawn Unit School District 209

The board discussed several items, including a presentation on a new Artificial Intelligence class. Key approvals included the district mission and vision statements, a cyber insurance renewal, and policy updates. The board also approved a 10-year video board sponsorship agreement with Banterra Bank and authorized the purchase of a new video board. Additional project approvals included HVAC replacement bids, door replacement proposals, and the addition of Applied AI and Speech courses to the curriculum. Furthermore, the board established dates for upcoming meetings, conducted personnel discussions in closed sessions, and approved a personnel re-hiring sheet.

The board meeting included a presentation on new reading curriculum for kindergarten and first grade, followed by an amended budget hearing. Key actions taken included the approval of the grade school handbook, textbook purchases, an amended budget, and various service agreements including QNS ERATE proposals and a copier contract. The board authorized preparations for the next fiscal year budget and approved meeting dates for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board approved the review of temporary building occupancy, authorized the destruction of closed minute recordings older than 18 months, and tabled decisions regarding the hiring of a custodian and a high school boys basketball coach. A closed session was held to discuss personnel and collective bargaining matters.

The meeting agenda focused on visitor communication, scheduled visitors, and a discussion regarding the interior renovation project at the Woodlawn Grade School.

The meeting included a closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal of district employees, as well as collective negotiation matters and student discipline. The new business section covered the acceptance of staff resignations and the hiring of a paraprofessional, a physical education teacher, and a head basketball coach.

The board meeting focused on personnel matters, specifically regarding hiring and resignations.