December 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Committee of the Whole

1. Call to Order of Committee of the Whole at 4:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call:  (Board Members, Cabinet Members)

3. Pledge of Allegiance 

4. Harlem School District Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Harlem Consolidated School District, as a vital part of the community, is to help diverse learners realize their unlimited potential by providing an educational program dedicated to academic excellence and the development of strong character in a safe and respectful learning environment.

5. Approve Introductory Meeting Minutes by consensus for November 12, 2025

6. Note:  Comments from the Community (Limited to three (3) minutes for each comment).  

7. BUSINESS :  (60 minutes or as needed)
Administrator:  Josh Aurand, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations

7.A. Roll Call:  Kurt Thompson, Aaron McKnight, Josh Aurand, Terrell Yarbrough, Shannon Thompson, Michelle Erb, Union/designee

7.B. Meeting Minutes Consensus: November 12, 2025

7.C. Public Comments (if any)

7.D. Agenda Items

7.D.1. Audit presentation from Sikich.

7.D.2. Recommendation to accept October Treasurer's Report.

7.D.3. Report on Cash Balance in Relation to Average Expenditures

7.D.4. Recommendation to approve an agreement with Lighthouse Speech Therapy to provide speech and language services at a cost of $115 per hour at 37.5 hours per week, not to exceed 13 weeks for a total cost of $56,062.50, paid with IDEA Flow Through Part B

7.D.5. Recommendation to approve an agreement with PD Monster to provide professional development on 1/5/26 for School Improvement Day and 2/13/26 for Teacher Institute Day for a cost of $6,300.00, paid with IDEA Flow Through Part B 

7.D.6. Recommendation to approve agreement with The Regional Office of Education (ROE) for professional development workshops for teachers and administrators on Teacher Institute Day 2/13/26 at a cost of $12,300.00, paid with Title II funds

7.D.7. Discuss bus purchase recommendation.

7.D.8. Other

7.E. Adjournment