Kari Petersen will be sworn in as the new school board member for a term of three years.  Carey Case was also voted in for a three-year term but will not need to be resworn in. 

Every October after the Municipal Election, the School Board has the opportunity to reorganize its officers to preside in those roles for the school year. Superintendent Taylor will preside over the Election of Officers for President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer if the board chooses to reorganize.

The agenda is set by the Superintendent and Board President with input received from the board. 
 

Special Education Director Cyndy Fry will present on the Community Based Transition program that the school district offers as a pathway towards students success. This item supports the strategic plan focus area: Supports diverse pathways of learning. 

Heidi Brantuas has been elected by the Associated Student Body to be the School Board Student representative for the 24-25 school year. She will be present to update the board on matters that are of interest to ASB in the high school. She is also present to weigh in on matters before the board as a student perspective.

A consent agenda is a practice by which regular and non-controversial board action items are organized apart from the rest of the agenda and approved as a group. This includes all of the business items that require formal board approval and yet because they are not controversial, there is no need for board discussion before taking a vote. Items may be on the consent agenda only if all board members agree. Any board member, for any reason, may remove a consent agenda item and place it on the regular agenda for the board meeting.

Crisis: Katie Holmlund
Curriculum: Katie Holmlund
Facilities: 
Legislative Liaison: NA
Negotiations: 
Policy: Carey Case
Technology: 
Wellness: Katie Holmlund, Niccole Olsen

October is National Principals Month, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing principals who lead our schools. Their dedication, passion, and commitment shape the educational experiences of our students and foster positive school cultures.

Every day, our principals inspire teachers, staff, and students to strive for their best. They navigate challenges with grace and create environments where every student can thrive. This month, join us in recognizing and thanking these remarkable leaders.

To our wonderful principals, thank you for all that you do. Your leadership and tireless efforts make a profound difference. Let’s all take a moment to thank a principal and show our appreciation for their invaluable contributions to our schools and communities.

The policy committee will be reviewing the "5000's - Students" policies. Each month they will review 5-6 policies, and as suggested changes need to be made, the policies will be put before the board. This will be a reoccurring item.  There is an attached summary sheet that links each policy reviewed so that members can see what policies the committee has looked at. Only policies that need changes will be attached to the agenda.
BP - 5000 Concepts and Roles,  BP 5111 Admission, AR 5111.2 Part-Time Enrollment are suggested for updates. 

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The policy committee will be reviewing the "5000's - Students" policies. Each month they will review 5-6 policies, and as suggested changes need to be made, the policies will be put before the board. This will be a reoccurring item.  There is an attached summary sheet that links each policy reviewed so that members can see what policies the committee has looked at. Only policies that need changes will be attached to the agenda. This month the committee also looked at several of the suggested policy updates from AASB. 

BP 5112.2 Exclusions from Attendance, BP 1250 Volunteer Assistance, BP 4112.1 Employment of Retired Teachers, and BP 6161.2 Damaged or Lost Instructional Materials and Equipment are recommended for update.

 AR 0520 School Accountability/School Improvement, BP 5125.3 Withholding Grades, Diploma or Transcripts and Exhibit 6171 Notice to Parents required by ESSA are recommended to be removed.    

 

Director of Finance Baird has listed all the grants that the district has been awarded. There are several grants that we expect to receive but the application period has not yet opened. This item will approve the acceptance of all the grants applied for and awarded. As other grants are awarded, they will be presented as needed. 

State Statute 14.14.105 and the ATP negotiated agreement limits the use of donated sick leave. The board may permit the teacher who received the donated days to draw more leave from the donated bank. The district is asking the board to approve the use of an additional 9 days of donated sick leave, totaling 33 days of donated sick leave.  Prior to voting, the board may recess to executive session if they wish to discuss. 

The Petersburg Schools academic and activities calendar can be viewed on the school website at www.pcsd.us