June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER:  Pledge of Allegiance

2. MEMBERS PRESENT:

3. APPROVE AGENDA:  (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

4. VISITOR'S COMMENTS:

5. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND HONORS:

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:  (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

7. MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOLS MUSIC DEPARTMENT FLORIDA PERFORMANCE TRIP UPDATE: (APPENDIX)

8. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE FROM SCHOOL NURSE MEGAN BOUTAIN:

9. SUMMARY OF BILLS:

9.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS:  (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

10. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT:

Superintendent’s Report – June 2025 Summary

Over the past two weeks, the Minnewaska Area Schools administrative team has engaged in meaningful reflection and forward planning through two focused leadership sessions and today’s board meeting. Below is a summary of the key topics discussed and action steps moving forward:

June 3 Leadership Team Meeting

• Focused on celebrating highlights from the 2024–2025 school year across buildings and departments.

• Identified programs and practices to sustain, including improved communication practices, increased student engagement opportunities, and stronger staff collaboration.

• Began assessing areas for continued growth, including streamlining operations and deepening family engagement.

June 10 Leadership Retreat

• Reviewed district action plans and discussed accountability around our strategic goals.

• Evaluated enrollment trends and staffing shifts, especially in light of the move from five to three sections at the elementary level.

• Strategized early communication and planning for the February 2026 bond renewal.

• Discussed ways to improve the format and utility of our districtwide leadership team meetings. A revised template will help capture real-time enrollment, staffing, and operations data while aligning internal communication.

• Built consensus around key summer work priorities: onboarding new staff, facilities projects, professional development planning, and child care center development.

June 17 School Board Meeting

• Reflected on leadership team conversations and the importance of districtwide alignment and communication.

• Provided updates on enrollment projections, summer capital project progress, and staffing timelines.

• Reviewed financial conditions and implications of fluctuating state aid and grants.

• Discussed the evolving mental health services model as we transition to a Lakeland Mental Health partnership.

Looking Ahead

• Continue strengthening internal coordination and shared messaging across all buildings and departments.

• Launch communication efforts around the 2026 bond renewal with transparency and clarity.

• Maintain focus on student-centered planning as we navigate operational and fiscal realities.

I remain grateful for the strong engagement of our leadership team, board members, and staff as we work together to serve every Laker with purpose and pride.

10.A. INVESTMENT REPORT:

10.B. FOODSERVICE REPORT:

10.C. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS:

10.D. LITTLE LAKERS CHILD CARE CENTER REPORT:

11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06162025 ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF  ADJUSTMENTS TO REFLECT THE RESERVED UNFUNDED SEVERANCE TO THE GASB101 VALUATION: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FY2025 REVISED BUDGET:  (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

14. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FY2026 BUDGET:  (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

15. CONSIDER FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION FOR THE UNUSED PORTION OF THE KELLEHER BEQUEST TO BE DESIGNATED AS ASSIGNED FUNDS: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

16. CONSENT CALENDAR:  (ACTION)

16.A. New Hires:

16.B. Resignations:

16.C. Retirements:

17. CONSIDER REQUEST TO APPROVE SPARK 27 CREATIVE CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2025-2026 COACHES/ADVISOR LIST: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2025-2026 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS IN THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

20. CALL FOR QUOTES FOR SNOW REMOVAL AND SOFTENER SALT FOR THE FY2026: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

21. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PRINCIPALS SARAH SUCHY AND SUE CURRENS DUTIES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

22. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF 2025-2027 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION CONTRACT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE) 

23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (LMHS) FOR SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REVIEW AND COMMENT SUBMISSION AUTHORIZATION FOR NOVEMBER 2025 BOND ELECTION: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL SQUARE: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

26. SECOND READING AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF POLICIES AND 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR HANDBOOKS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)

27. OTHER:

28. ANNOUNCEMENTS:  

29. ADJOURN:  (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)