June 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Budget Hearing/Work Session

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Mission Statement:  To develop lifelong learners through high-quality instruction, meaningful engagement, and community collaboration.
 

4. Approve the Agenda, as presented

5. Presentation of the 2024-2025 Budget Amendment

• General Fund
• Food Service
• Debt Service
• Capital Projects
• Student Services

6. Presentation of the 2025-2026 Budget

• General Fund
• Food Service
• Debt Service
• Capital Projects
• Student Services

7. Public Participation for Budget Hearing
"Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments.  While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible.  If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor.  Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes.  Delegations of more than five persons wishing to speak on the same topic shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board. The Board will not respond to any comments or questions that are made during public comment but will ask the Superintendent to respond to anyone who requests a reply on the public comment form."

8. Call to Order Work Session Meeting

9. Consent Agenda, as presented

9.A. Approval of the 6/9/25 Meeting Minutes

9.B. Approval of the MASA 2025-2026 Membership Invoice

9.C. Approval of the MASB 2025-2026 Membership Invoice 

9.D. Approval of the revised Non-Affiliated Support Staff Handbook

9.E. Approval of the revised Non-Affiliated Community Education Teachers Handbook

9.F. Approval of the revised Non-Affiliated Administration Handbook

9.G. Approval of the Community Education Teacher Contract (Celaya)

9.H. Approval of the Collins School Nurse Contract (Fisher)

9.I. Approval of the Coordinator of Athletic Operations & Grounds (Maury)

9.J. Recommendation to Hire - Gerald Dixson, Girls Varsity Golf Coach, $4363.30

9.K. Recommendation to Hire - Joshua Bigby, Varsity Head Football Coach, $5235.96

9.L. Recommendation to Hire - Madalynn Mieske, High School Sideline Cheer Coach, $2181.65

9.M. Recommendation to Hire - Madalynn Mieske, High School Competitive Cheer Coach, $4363.30

10. Superintendent Student/Staff Recognition

11. Public Comments
"Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments.  While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible.  If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor.  Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes.  Delegations of more than five persons wishing to speak on the same topic shall appoint one person to present their views to the Board.The Board will not respond to any comments or questions that are made during public comment but will ask the Superintendent to respond to anyone who requests a reply on the public comment form."

12. Reports

12.A. Superintendent Report

13. Action Items

13.A. Final Amendment of the 2024-2025 Budget
Motion to approve the amended 2024-2025 Budget resolution of the General Fund with revenues of $18,102,746 and expenditures of $17,847,465; Food Service Fund Budget with revenues of $1,030,767 and expenditures of $1,164,654; Debt Service Fund Budget with revenues of $517,064 and expenditures of $522,950; Capital Projects Service Fund Budget with revenues of $838,000 and expenditures of $140,000 and Student Activities Fund Budget with revenues of $215,100 and expenditures of $230,000.

13.B. Approval of the General Appropriations Act Resolution and approval of the General Fund Budget, the Food Services Budget, Debt Services Budget, Capital Projects Fund Budget, and the School Activity Fund Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, as presented.

13.C. Motion to approve the 2025-2028 Superintendent contract for Ben Williams. Salary for 2025-2026 $135,200 (General Fund)

13.D. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Finance Director Contract for Leanna Hartman. Salary for 2025-2026 $92,724 (General Fund)

13.E. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Jr/Sr High School Principal Contract for Jeff Goodwin. Salary for 2025-2026 $104,387 (General Fund)

13.F. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Community Education Principal Contract for Heidi Palatka. Salary for 2025-2026 $90,906 (General Fund, Sec.107 Adult Education Grant)

13.G. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Collins Elementary School Principal Contract for Alicia Thompson. Salary for 2025-2026 $103,427 (General Fund)

13.H. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal Contract for Chad Watson. Salary for $99,135 (General Fund)

13.I. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Collins Elementary School Assistant Principal Contract for Cheryl Plainte. Salary for 2025-2026 $93,259 (General Fund)

13.J. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Transportation Director Contract for Karen Weirauch. Salary for 2025-2026 $61,429 (General Fund)

13.K. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Operations Director Contract for George Rieger. Salary for 2025-2026 $70,470 (General Fund)

13.L. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Technology Director Contract for Eric Sawicki. Salary for 2025-2026 $84,057 (General Fund)

13.M. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Student Support Specialist Contract for Brooke Souder. Salary for 2025-2026 $46,588.63 (Title, At-Risk)

13.N. Motion to approve the 2025-2027 Student Support Network Coordinator Contract for Ashley Jeske. Salary for 2025-2026 $55,679.90 (Title, At-Risk)

13.O. Motion to Approve the 2025-2026 Non-Affiliated Wage Scale.

13.P. Motion to adopt resolution for Special Election in November 2025.

13.Q. Motion to approve Rehmann quote for a 3-year extension, $26,000 to $28,250 per year (General Fund)

13.R. Motion to approve Visual Edge IT contract renewal, $2808.11/month (General Fund)

13.S. Motion to approve Imagine Learning Odysseyware quote, $17,875 (At-Risk)

13.T. Motion to approve Imagine Learning IS quote, $17,040 (At-Risk)

14. Discussion

15. Adjourn