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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Debbie Lowman, President
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2. ROLL CALL - Nena Cox, Secretary
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. VISITORS AND CORRESPONDENCE (Audience Participation)
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4.I. Student Council Report - Anderson Moser, President
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4.II. District Audit (FY26) - Cory Cowan - Auditor - Gorenz and Associates, Ltd.
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4.III. Other
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5. REPORTS
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5.I. Board President's Report - Debbie Lowman
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5.II. Finance Summary Report - October 2026 (FY27) - Dr. Matt Gordon
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5.III. Principal/Athletic Director's Report - Nick Beard
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5.IV. Board Committee Reports - Dr. Matt Gordon
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5.V. Enrollment Report - Dr. Matt Gordon
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.I. Approve Minutes
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6.I.A. Approve Minutes - Board of Education - Regular Meeting - September 28, 2026
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6.II. Approve Treasurer's Reports Ending September 30, 2026
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6.III. Approve Financial Report Ending September 30, 2026
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6.IV. Approve Activity Fund Report Ending September 30, 2026
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6.V. Approve Bills for October 2026
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7. ACTION ITEMS
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7.I. Approve (Adopt) Resolution - Estimating Tax Extension
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7.II. Approve Gorenz and Associates, Ltd. FY26 Audit - Annual Financial Report - and Other Important Information
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7.III. Approve Memorandum of Understanding - Pekin First Church of Nazarene - Rankin School District #98 - Emergency Reunification Site Agreement
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7.IV. Approve Board of Education Protocols - Updated
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7.V. Approve 2nd Reading/Adoption - Policies - PRESS ISSUE #122 - June 2026 - Excluding Policy 7:330
2:230 - Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board (updated and w/ District specific edits) 3:70 - Succession of Authority (reviewed) 4:175 - Convicted Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications (reviewed) 5:40 - Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease (updated) 5:70 - Religious Holidays (updated) 5:110 - Recognition for Service (reviewed) 5:140 - Solicitations By or From Staff (reviewed) 5:240 - Suspension (updated) 6:70 - Teaching About Religions (updated) 6:80 - Teaching About Controversial Issues (updated) 6:190 - Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities (updated) 7:30 - Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer (updated) 7:80 - Release Time for Religious Instruction/ Observance (reviewed) 7:130 - Student Rights and Responsibilities (updated) 8:10 - Connection with the Community (reviewed) 8:70 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities (updated) |
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8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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8.I. IASB - 2026 Resolutions Committee Report
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8.II. Transportation Update
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8.III. Solar Energy Project - Update
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8.IV. District Operations - Inclement Weather - Winter
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8.V. Other
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9. INFORMATION ITEMS
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9.I. Congratulations - Honor Roll Students - Rankin Junior High School - 2026-2027 School year - 1st Quarter!
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9.II. Tazewell County Health Department - Successful Food Establishment Inspection Report - Rankin School District #98 Cafeteria - September 29, 2026
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9.III. "Rankin Reveal" with Students, Staff, and Community - October 30, 2026 - 10:40 a.m.
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9.IV. District Health Insurance Committee Meeting - November 3, 2026 - 4:15 p.m.
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9.V. Rankin PFK Chili Supper - November 7, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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9.VI. School Board Members Day - November 15, 2026 - Thank you to Rankin School District #98 Board of Education Members!
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9.VII. "Rebels in the Spotlight!" - Featuring Rankin Alumni - Facilitated by Rachel Lamberson, Jessi Schneider, and Lisa Thompson - Board of Education - Regular Meeting - November 16, 2026
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9.VIII. Technology Committee Meeting - December 7, 2026 - 4:45 p.m.
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9.IX. Annual Board/Staff Holiday Dinner - Sangalli's - December 12, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
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9.X. Building and Grounds Committee Meeting - December 14, 2026 - 5:15 p.m.
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9.XI. Annual Average Expenditures to Combined Cash Reserve Balance Report - AFR FY26
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9.XII. Other
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10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (2nd Session)
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10.I. Other
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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11.I. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
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11.II. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) Student disciplinary cases.
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11.III. 5 ILCS120/2(c)(10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.
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11.IV. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
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12. ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
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12.I. Approve Executive Session Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - September 28, 2026
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12.II. Personnel Items
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12.II.A. Approve Employment - Amanda McGinn - Assistant Volleyball Coach - 2026-2027 School Year
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12.II.B. Approve Khristie Brooks - Leave of Absence Request (Short-Term Leave Without Pay Request Through the End of the 2026-2027 School Year)
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12.II.C. Approve Amendment #01 - Nick Beard's Principal/Athletic Director Employment Contract - Setting Salary for the 2027-2028 School Year and Extending the Contract Length an Additional 3-Years Through June 30, 2031
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12.II.D. Approve Amendment #02 - Dr. Matt Gordon's Superintendent Employment Contract - Extending Length of Contract an Additional 1-year Through June 30, 2031
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12.II.E. Information Item- Upon Successful Approval of Amendment #02 - Dr. Matt Gordon's Superintendent Employment Contract - Dr. Gordon's Letter of Retirement from Rankin is Effectuated July 1, 2031
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12.III. Consideration of Student Tuition Requests - 2026-2027 School Year
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13. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Rankin School District #98 "Our School is a Great Place to Learn" Mission: Empowering all students to reach their maximum potential and become productive, respectful, responsible, and well-rounded citizens. Vision: Building the foundation of the future by engaging youth through rigorous and diverse educational opportunities. |
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | October 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Debbie Lowman, President
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2. ROLL CALL - Nena Cox, Secretary
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. VISITORS AND CORRESPONDENCE (Audience Participation)
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4.I. Student Council Report - Anderson Moser, President
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4.II. District Audit (FY26) - Cory Cowan - Auditor - Gorenz and Associates, Ltd.
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4.III. Other
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5. REPORTS
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5.I. Board President's Report - Debbie Lowman
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5.II. Finance Summary Report - October 2026 (FY27) - Dr. Matt Gordon
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5.III. Principal/Athletic Director's Report - Nick Beard
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5.IV. Board Committee Reports - Dr. Matt Gordon
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5.V. Enrollment Report - Dr. Matt Gordon
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.I. Approve Minutes
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| Subject: |
6.I.A. Approve Minutes - Board of Education - Regular Meeting - September 28, 2026
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6.II. Approve Treasurer's Reports Ending September 30, 2026
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6.III. Approve Financial Report Ending September 30, 2026
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6.IV. Approve Activity Fund Report Ending September 30, 2026
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6.V. Approve Bills for October 2026
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7. ACTION ITEMS
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| Subject: |
7.I. Approve (Adopt) Resolution - Estimating Tax Extension
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| Subject: |
7.II. Approve Gorenz and Associates, Ltd. FY26 Audit - Annual Financial Report - and Other Important Information
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| Subject: |
7.III. Approve Memorandum of Understanding - Pekin First Church of Nazarene - Rankin School District #98 - Emergency Reunification Site Agreement
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7.IV. Approve Board of Education Protocols - Updated
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7.V. Approve 2nd Reading/Adoption - Policies - PRESS ISSUE #122 - June 2026 - Excluding Policy 7:330
2:230 - Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board (updated and w/ District specific edits) 3:70 - Succession of Authority (reviewed) 4:175 - Convicted Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications (reviewed) 5:40 - Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease (updated) 5:70 - Religious Holidays (updated) 5:110 - Recognition for Service (reviewed) 5:140 - Solicitations By or From Staff (reviewed) 5:240 - Suspension (updated) 6:70 - Teaching About Religions (updated) 6:80 - Teaching About Controversial Issues (updated) 6:190 - Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities (updated) 7:30 - Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer (updated) 7:80 - Release Time for Religious Instruction/ Observance (reviewed) 7:130 - Student Rights and Responsibilities (updated) 8:10 - Connection with the Community (reviewed) 8:70 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities (updated) |
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8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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| Subject: |
8.I. IASB - 2026 Resolutions Committee Report
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8.II. Transportation Update
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8.III. Solar Energy Project - Update
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8.IV. District Operations - Inclement Weather - Winter
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8.V. Other
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9. INFORMATION ITEMS
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9.I. Congratulations - Honor Roll Students - Rankin Junior High School - 2026-2027 School year - 1st Quarter!
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9.II. Tazewell County Health Department - Successful Food Establishment Inspection Report - Rankin School District #98 Cafeteria - September 29, 2026
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9.III. "Rankin Reveal" with Students, Staff, and Community - October 30, 2026 - 10:40 a.m.
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9.IV. District Health Insurance Committee Meeting - November 3, 2026 - 4:15 p.m.
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9.V. Rankin PFK Chili Supper - November 7, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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9.VI. School Board Members Day - November 15, 2026 - Thank you to Rankin School District #98 Board of Education Members!
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9.VII. "Rebels in the Spotlight!" - Featuring Rankin Alumni - Facilitated by Rachel Lamberson, Jessi Schneider, and Lisa Thompson - Board of Education - Regular Meeting - November 16, 2026
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9.VIII. Technology Committee Meeting - December 7, 2026 - 4:45 p.m.
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9.IX. Annual Board/Staff Holiday Dinner - Sangalli's - December 12, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
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9.X. Building and Grounds Committee Meeting - December 14, 2026 - 5:15 p.m.
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9.XI. Annual Average Expenditures to Combined Cash Reserve Balance Report - AFR FY26
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9.XII. Other
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10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (2nd Session)
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10.I. Other
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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| Subject: |
11.I. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
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11.II. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) Student disciplinary cases.
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11.III. 5 ILCS120/2(c)(10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.
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11.IV. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
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12. ACTION FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
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12.I. Approve Executive Session Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - September 28, 2026
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12.II. Personnel Items
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12.II.A. Approve Employment - Amanda McGinn - Assistant Volleyball Coach - 2026-2027 School Year
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12.II.B. Approve Khristie Brooks - Leave of Absence Request (Short-Term Leave Without Pay Request Through the End of the 2026-2027 School Year)
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12.II.C. Approve Amendment #01 - Nick Beard's Principal/Athletic Director Employment Contract - Setting Salary for the 2027-2028 School Year and Extending the Contract Length an Additional 3-Years Through June 30, 2031
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12.II.D. Approve Amendment #02 - Dr. Matt Gordon's Superintendent Employment Contract - Extending Length of Contract an Additional 1-year Through June 30, 2031
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12.II.E. Information Item- Upon Successful Approval of Amendment #02 - Dr. Matt Gordon's Superintendent Employment Contract - Dr. Gordon's Letter of Retirement from Rankin is Effectuated July 1, 2031
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12.III. Consideration of Student Tuition Requests - 2026-2027 School Year
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13. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Rankin School District #98 "Our School is a Great Place to Learn" Mission: Empowering all students to reach their maximum potential and become productive, respectful, responsible, and well-rounded citizens. Vision: Building the foundation of the future by engaging youth through rigorous and diverse educational opportunities. |
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