February 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Bethel Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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1.A. Roll Call for Quorum
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Board Recognition/A Salute to Excellence
Rationale:
The boys indoor track team won their 3rd consecutive SWC Championship on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The Bethel Cheer team won the sportsmanship award at the SWC competition on Saturday, February 7, 2026. |
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2.A. Gifts, Grants, & Bequests
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3. BOARD REPORTS - PROGRESS TOWARDS DISTRICT INITIATIVES
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3.A. AI Presentation
Speaker(s):
Donna Burns
Rationale:
In our district strategic plan, a focus area is responsible and informed digital learners. As a result, we have asked Mrs. Burns, Director of Instructional Technology, to present progress towards this focus area, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence.
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4. Consent Calendar
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
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4.A.1. January 29, 2026
Attachments:
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4.A.2. February 3, 2026
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4.A.3. February 5, 2026
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4.A.4. February 12, 2026
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4.A.5. February 17, 2026
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5. Correspondence
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
Rationale:
CABE Letter - 1/28/26
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6. Public Comment
(Please note: The Board welcomes Public Comment and asks that speakers please limit their comments to 2 minutes. Speakers may offer objective comments of school operations and programs that concern them. The Board will not permit any expression of personal complaints or defamatory comments about Board of Education personnel and students, nor against any person connected with the Bethel Public School System.)
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
Rationale:
(Please note: The Board welcomes Public Participation and asks that speakers please limit their comments to 2 minutes. Speakers may offer objective comments of school operations and programs that concern them. The Board will not permit any expression of personal complaints or defamatory comments about Board of Education personnel and students, nor against any person connected with the Bethel Public School System.)
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7. Administrative/Board Member Update
Speaker(s):
Policy 9326
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7.A. Board Chairperson Update
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7.B. Administrative Update
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7.B.1. 2025-2026 BOE District Data Sheet
Rationale:
Monthly Data - We include in the BOE agenda the monthly data as requested by the BOE.
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7.C. Class of 2026 Graduation Date (Pending BOE approval on or after April 1st)
Rationale:
State statute allows a Board of Education to formally set graduation on or after April 1. The administration is recommending Wednesday, June 17, 2026, on Ralph DeSantis Field at 6pm. Rain date is 6/18/26.
The tentative last day for students will be June 18, 2026 (half day). The Board will be asked to vote to approve the graduation date at its regular meeting in April. |
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8. Reports to the Board
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8.A. Resource Management & Business Operations
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8.A.1. Financial Update
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8.A.2. Budget Transfers
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8.A.3. Bid Waiver for HVAC Maintenance
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9. Adjourn
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