May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated on the agenda. |
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Citizens' Comments
This portion of the agenda is for citizens to address any questions or comments to the board. The board will listen, take comments and questions under advisement, and not respond at this time. The presiding officer will refer questions to the superintendent for research and response. When called on by the Board President, the citizen may address the board for up to three (3) minutes during the citizen comment period. Citizen comment timeframe is limited to 30 minutes. |
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4. Presentations
Description:
Ring Lardner Middle School - Staff will highlight areas of student excellence and provide an overview of current attendance and intervention data. Additionally, Alicia Kuntz and a group of students will showcase their "Growing Beyond Earth" project. |
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5. Informational Items
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5.A. School Gifts
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The administration is pleased to recognize a generous donation made to Ring Lardner Middle School. Attached is a formal letter of appreciation from Principal Brandy Carrington expressing the school's gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Brickley for their support. |
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5.B. Committee Updates
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6. Superintendent's Comments
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7. Adoption of the Consent Agenda
Items on the Consent Agenda are to be voted on as a single item by the board. Board members may remove items from the Consent Agenda prior to the vote. Discussion of the items that have been removed will be added to the Action/Discussion Items listed on the agenda. A motion is needed to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. A roll call vote is required.
Description:
SAMPLE MOTION: ROLL CALL VOTE
I move - "that all items on the consent agenda be approved as submitted." |
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7.A. Approval of Minutes
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- May 4, 2026 - Regular Meeting - May 13, 2026 - Special Meeting |
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7.B. Payment of Bills
Description:
A list of bills is presented for payment. Mr. Skarbek will answer question. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the following be approved for payment." - Payroll Vouchers 20 and 21 - General Fund checks 74473 - 74552 and V1570 - V1616 - Building and Site Fund check 1084 |
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8. Action/Discussion Items
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8.A. Payment of Bills
Description:
The administration is recommending payment of Building and Site Fund check 1086. SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the board approve payment of Building and Site Fund check 1086." |
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8.B. Howard-Ellis Septic System Project - Award Recommendation
Description:
The administration recommends that the Board approve the bid from Cross Excavating and Demolition. Micah Maxon, Project Engineer, recommends Cross Excavating and Demolition, which has provided the lowest qualified bid in the amount of $79,890.85 for the Howard-Ellis septic system project. Dr. Burtsfield will answer questions.
SAMPLE MOTION I move - "that the Board accept the bid and award the contract for the Howard-Ellis Septic System Project to Cross Excavating and Demolition, as recommended by the project engineer." |
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8.C. New Course Proposal: STEM
Description:
The administration is recommending the Board approve the following new course proposal as submitted. This course has been reviewed by the curriculum department and is designed to enhance student learning opportunities, align with state standards, and meet the evolving needs of our student body. SAMPLE MOTION I move- "that the Board approve the new course proposal as presented, effective for the 2026-2027 academic year." |
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8.D. Board Policy 6320 PURCHASING Update - Second Reading
Description:
The administration recommends the second reading of an update to Board Policy 6320 (Purchasing). The proposed changes are attached for review. If approved, the new policy will take effect following its second reading. Dr. Burtsfield is available to answer questions. SAMPLE MOTION |
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8.E. Board Policy 8120.09 VOLUNTEERS Update- Second Reading
Description:
The administration recommends the second reading of new Policy 8120.09 (Volunteers). This consolidated policy is designed to replace and rescind existing policies 3120.09 and 4120.09. If approved, the new policy will take effect following its second reading. Dr. Burtsfield is available for questions. SAMPLE MOTION |
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9. Unscheduled Business
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10. Adjournment
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