February 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

Discussion: 
Minutes from the January 27, 2025, regular board meeting were approved.

Discussion: 
Seven regalia reimbursement requests in the amount of $200.00 each for students that are part of the Royal Valley Singers and Dancers group were approved.  These reimbursements are paid out of Impact Aid funds.

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An anonymous donation in the amount of $400.00 to be used for new equipment and/or to assist students in need was approved.

Discussion: 
There were no public comments.

Discussion: 
There were no items for future consideration.

Discussion: 
Mr. Davis provided a legislative update on topics related to education.  Discussion followed.

Discussion: 
Mr. Davis requested feedback regarding a process to facilitate conversations with the Board about future planning and communication with the community.  Discussion followed.

Discussion: 
The Food Service Department approached Mr. Davis about the possibility of adding a fingerprint scanner to replace the act of elementary students typing their lunch code into a 10-key pad.  This may help the students get through the line faster and allow more time to eat.  Our district has a policy that requires parental consent to use biometric data, and a student's fingerprints would not be used without parental consent.  Discussion followed.

Discussion: 
Mr. Krogman updated the Board on technology issues in the district, which included adding high speed fiber, replacing switches, and using E-Rate funds to help pay for the project.

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Mr. Davis shared the Vehicle Inventory Report showing the current status of the fleet of buses, vans, SUVs, and trucks.  He recommended purchasing a new mechanic's truck within the next six months.  Discussion followed.

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Mr. Slay gave an update on open and filled teaching positions for the 2025-26 school year.  He and other administrators are planning to attend various Teacher Employment Fairs this spring. 

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Mr. Slay provided screening data from the second trimester, including attendance, math and reading scores, office referrals, failing grades, Fastbridge results, and SAEBRS scores.  Discussion followed.

Discussion: 
The Board discussed and approved the request for the RVHS band to travel to St. Louis in the Spring of 2026.  The cost will be around $662.00 per student and $925.00 per chaperone.

Discussion: 
The second round of bids for the RVES gym floor replacement had two addendums to the bid specifications; the timeline could be summer 2025 or summer 2026 and an alternate bid to only replace the maple flooring on top and repair sleepers underneath as needed.  The Board approved the bid from Lankford Ent. Inc. to replace the elementary gym floor on the alternate bid of $105,350 with an additional cost of $13/ln ft for sleeper repair and replacement as needed. The work from Lankford Ent. Inc. would be completed in the summer of 2026.

Discussion: 
This executive session was not needed.

Discussion: 
Adele Wahwassuck left the meeting at 8:06 PM.  At 8:06 PM, the Board moved to go into executive session and to return at 8:08 PM.  The Board returned to open session at 8:08 PM.

Discussion: 
•Mr. Smith asked about the time involved in adding facility planning updates to the Board meetings.
•Ms. Lambrecht asked if different projects were being considered for this school year since the RVES gym floor replacement was moved to the 2025-26 school year.
•Mr. Smith talked about prioritizing projects.

Discussion: 
The Board spent time writing notes of recognition to the school counselors, social worker, and CTE teachers.