Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from James Highfield’s organization
May 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Policy Committee Meeting
The committee discussed several policy updates and proposals. Topics included the review of a new asbestos management policy for board presentation, the implementation of a reasonable fee for fulfilling public records requests, and revisions to the student electronic devices policy to comply with state law regarding cellphone usage during instructional time. Additionally, the committee reviewed and recommended signage updates for the service and companion animals policy to restrict access to school grounds and athletic fields during specific school hours and events.
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The meeting included a budget hearing where the proposed 2025-2026 budget was presented and discussed. The annual meeting involved the election of a chairperson and adoption of meeting procedures. Electors considered resolutions to authorize an audit of the district's books, participate in the federal lunch program, utilize legal counsel, contract for transportation services, establish school board member salaries and expense reimbursement, authorize short term borrowing, levy a school tax, and set the date for the next annual meeting.
Sep 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting included discussion and approval of donations, district and principal reports covering various educational programs, open house attendance, wellness committee meetings, and special education updates. The board addressed maintenance updates, including VFD return fan installation, computer system updates, and snow removal planning. Approvals were granted for the Northern Express Bus Contract, PCHHS Nurse Agreement, preliminary budget for 2025-2026, A-B Special Education Policy and Procedures, Seclusion and Restraint Annual Report, and Educational Options notice. The board also convened a closed session to discuss employment and contracts, followed by action on co-curricular staff advisor contracts and a resignation. The meeting concluded with board member communication, next meeting information, and adjournment.
Sep 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Policy Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed policies on donations to schools, including those outlined by the WIAA and WASB. They discussed removing extensive language from the Employee Handbook, referencing compliance with state and federal law and district policy instead. A motion was made to recommend adding auditor recommendations to Policy 683 regarding asset management to the school board. The District Administrator was instructed to update the donations policy in accordance with WIAA and WASB suggestions and present it to the school board.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
