Board Meeting Summary

PRESS Policies: 2:20, 2:2105, 2:110, 2:120, 2:150, 2:220, 2:250, 2:260, 3:40, 3:50, 3:60, 4:60, 4:80, 4:110, 4:120, 4:150, 4:160, 4:165, 4:170, 4:175, 5:10, 5:20, 5:30, 5:50, 5:90, 5:100, 5:120, 5:125, 5:150, 5:185, 5:200, 5:210, 5:220, 5:250, 5:260, 5:330, 6:15, 6:20, 6:50, 6:100, 6:120, 6:130, 6:135, 6:180, 6:220, 6:300, 6:310, 6:320, 6:340, 7:10, 7:20, 7:30, 7:50, 7:60, 7:70, 7:80, 7:150, 7:160, 7:165, 7:180, 7:190, 7:200, 7:20, 7:240, 7:250, 7:280, 7:290, 7:310, 7:315, 7:340, 7:345, 8:70, 8:95, and 8:100 were approved. Superintendent Kashner commented that the majority of the policies approved were minor changes and edits, but he did highlight a few policies.

A food sharing plan is now required to be on file. Essentially, extra food cannot be thrown away, and instead provided to students in need. Superintendent Kashner complimented the food service staff for already having this in place as it provides a terrific service for our students. Superintendent Kashner also commented that he is not recommending adding board policy updates on 6:60 which is in reference to the sex education curriculum bill. He cited PRESS recommendations that allows boards to retain local control on whether they want to adopt the new standards or keep their current plan in place. Superintendent Kashner commented that our curriculum in place is appropriate for our students and community and he highly recommends we continue with the current program. The BOE agreed.

The BOE approved advertising for bids for the secure front entrance at EJSHS and second floor renovation project at EES. Principal King shared that the 2nd floor project will create six equal size classrooms instead of 2 large, 2 regular, and 2 small classrooms. Bids will be due on Wednesday, February 9th at 11:00 a.m. with a pre-bid meeting on January 26th at 9:00 a.m. Member Waller asked if the parking lot at EES was included in this project. Superintendent Kashner shared that the parking lot will be an alternative bid and it is projected to add 70 parking stalls.

The BOE approved advertising for bids for the mechanical project at EES. Superintendent Kashner shared that the boilers are in their last stages and the project will be completed this summer.

The board discussed renewing bus leases and approved a 3-year renewal. A discussion was held on diesel vs gas busses, and ultimately, the BOE prefers diesel if they are available. The busses will be delivered before August 1st.