November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - School Board Business | Study Session
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1. WELCOME TO BUSINESS PORTION OF THIS MEETING
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2. CALL TO ORDER BY TEMPORARY CHAIR
Description:
Board Vice-Chair/Clerk Bullyan will act as temporary chair.
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Presenter:
Temporary Chair Bullyan
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4. ROLL CALL
Presenter:
Temporary Chair Bullyan
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5. CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Description:
The Ceremonial Oath of Office will be administered by the temporary chair to newly elected board member Dustin Smith.
(Official oath and acceptance documents have been signed by the newly elected board member prior to this meeting)
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6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Presenter:
Temporary Chair Bullyan
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7. ELECTION OF OFFICER
Presenter:
Temporary Chair Bullyan
Description:
The office of:
a. Chair (To fill former Board Chair White's position) Nominations for the office may be made by any member and do not require a second from another member. The vote for the position must be public, not taken by secret ballot. The newly elected chair will take over the meeting immediately following his/her election. (If an additional officer position is needed, the same process will apply) |
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8. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING AND TRANSITION TO STUDY SESSION
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9. PUBLIC FORUM
Description:
The board study sessions are open for public comment.
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10. PURPOSE AND AGENDA
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas
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11. PROCLAMATIONS
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11.A. Proclamation: Inclusive Schools Week - December 8-12, 2025
Presenter:
Director of Student Support Services Cuka
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12. OVERSIGHT OF OPERATIONS
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12.A. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report (CACR)
Presenter:
Executive Director of Academic Services Anderson & Director of Assessment & Improvement Zumbusch
Description:
While the CACR strategic plan is a multi-year strategic roadmap, legislation requires that districts submit an annual summary report to MDE. The annual summary report should provide details about strategies and local progress toward CACR goals. No board action is requested.
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12.B. 2025-26 Revised Final Budget
Presenter:
Executive Director of Business Services Rider
Description:
The revised final budget will be presented and board action will take place in January.
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12.C. 2026-27 Budget Priorities
Presenter:
Board Chair
Description:
A second draft of the board budget priorities will be presented. Board action will take place at the December 8, 2025 board meeting.
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12.D. 2026-27 School Calendar Draft
Presenter:
Executive Director of Administrative Services Cothern
Description:
The board reached consensus to start the 2026-27 school year after Labor Day. The calendar committee has met, and a draft calendar will be presented. No board action is requested at this time.
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12.E. UHL Contract
Presenter:
Director of Operational Services Powers
Description:
The contract with UHL is to replace an obsolete and no longer repairable Building Automation System including the controllers in several locations. FH, JP, GW and Westwood. This will also allow us to better control the Indoor Air quality and temperature at those sites.
The pricing is through the state pricing program Omnia. Funding will be using money from the LTFM budget. The contract is presented for a first read. Board action will take place at the board meeting in December.
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12.F. 2026 Legislative Platform Draft
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas
Description:
This is a draft version. Board action will take place on December 8, 2025.
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13. BOARD GOVERNANCE POLICY
Presenter:
Board Chair | Board Policy Committee
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13.A. Board Policy Review | First Reading of Policy
Description:
No policies at this time.
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14. ADJOURN
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