June 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
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1. MEETING TO ORDER
Presenter:
Tim McElrath
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.2. Meeting Video & Audio Recorded
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2. ROLL CALL
Presenter:
Tim McElrath
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3. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
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4. 2025-26 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING
Presenter:
Denyce Kelly
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4.1. Open 2025-2026 Supplemental Budget Hearing
Presenter:
Tim McElrath
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4.2. 2025-2026 Supplemental Budget
Presenter:
Denyce Kelly
Description:
Present the supplemental budget resolutions.
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4.3. Public Comments/Questions
Presenter:
Denyce Kelly
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4.4. Discussion
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4.5. Close Supplemental Budget Hearing
Presenter:
Tim McElrath
Description:
Close the Supplemental Budget Hearing.
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5. 2026-27 BUDGET HEARING
Presenter:
Denyce Kelly
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5.1. Open Budget Hearing
Presenter:
Tim McElrath
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5.2. Present Budget Document
Presenter:
Denyce Kelly
Description:
Present the proposed 2026-2027 Budget.
The Milton-Freewater Unified School District #7 fiscal year 2026-2027 budget at the tax rate of $4.7953 per thousand of assessed value for operating purposes in the General Fund and in the amount of $1,010,000 for bonds; with a budget authorization of $26,427,600 for general fund operations, $7,693,000 for special funds, $3,398,000 in Debt Service and $1,250,000 in Capital Projects for a total budget of $38,768,600. |
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5.3. Proposed Budget Changes
Presenter:
Denyce Kelly
Description:
There were no budget changes.
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5.4. Receive Testimony from Patrons
Presenter:
Denyce Kelly
Description:
Ask for any public discussion.
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5.5. Discussion
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5.6. Close Budget Hearing
Presenter:
Tim McElrath
Description:
Close the Budget Hearing.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA (Includes Board Meeting Minutes, review of Financial Reports and Bills, and Donations).
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Denyce Kelly will review the financial reports on the Consent Agenda.
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6.1. Donations
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the following donations for board approval.
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6.2. Review of the Financial Reports
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
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6.3. Minutes of the past board meeting held May, 12 2026 - Budget Hearing held on May 18, 2026 - Executive Meeting 6-9-26 - Special Meeting 6-9-26
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
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7. REPORTS
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7.1. Student Board Member Report
Description:
Miah Cisneros will present the student school board representative report.
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8. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
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9. ACTION ITEMS
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9.1. Grants
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the following grant for board acceptance:
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9.2. Personnel
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9.2.1. New Hires
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the new certified hires for board approval.
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9.3. Superintendent's Contract
Presenter:
Tim McElrath
Description:
Present the Superintendent's Employment Contract for board approval.
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9.4. Assistant Superintendent's Contract
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the Assistant Superintendent Employment Contract, for board approval.
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9.5. Administrators Contract
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the Administrators Employment Contract, for board approval.
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9.6. Substitute Pay Rate
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Present the states established certified substitute pay rate of $236.26 per day for 2026-2027.
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9.7. 2025-2026 Supplemental Budget Resolution #26-06-01 & #26-06-02 & 26-06-03
Presenter:
Aaron Duff
Description:
Present the budget resolution #26-06-01 & #26-06-02 & /326-06-03, for board approval.
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9.8. 2026-2027 Budget Adoption
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Adoption of the 2026-2027 budget in the amount of $38,768,600.
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9.9. Open Enrollment
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the annual resolution setting the number of students the district will accept through the Open Enrollment process in 2026-2027
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9.10. School Board Meeting Calendar
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
The Board will establish the Board Meeting Calendar for 2026-2027
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9.11. District Food Service Wellness Policy
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the district wellness policy, for board approval.
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9.12. Comprehensive Healthcare Contract
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the contract with Comprehensive Healthcare, for board approval.
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9.13. Online Studies
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present Subject.com as the online application curriculum, for board approval.
1 year contract $108,000.00 |
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9.14. Surplus Items
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present items to be surplussed, for board approval.
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9.15. Instructional Time
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the justification statement regarding instructional time for the 26-27 school year, for board approval.
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9.16. Adult Meal Prices
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the updated adult meal prices for the 26/27 school year, for board approval.
Breakfast $3.50 - No Change
Entree only $3.75 - No Change Lunch $5.50 - Increase from $5.00 |
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9.17. Ignite Reading Program
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
Description:
Mr. Duff will present the Ignite Reading Program for 26/27 school year, for board approval.
Ignite Reading Program - $172,500.00 |
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10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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10.1. Summer Facilities Update
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10.2. Summer School Activities
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11. DISCUSSION ITEMS/NEW BUSINESS
Presenter:
Mr. Duff
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12. BOARD REQUESTS/REPORTS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Presenter:
Tim McElrath
Description:
The next regular board meeting will be Monday, July 13 at 6:30 pm. at Freewater School.
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