Public Meeting Agenda: September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.1. Call Meeting to Order - "Open Meetings Act" & Publication Notification

1.2. Roll Call

1.3. Excuse Absent Members

1.4. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Public Comment

2.1. Open and conduct Tax Request Hearing

Goals:

Priority #09 - TAX & SPENDING. Maintain a responsible tax levy that balances affordability for taxpayers with the educational needs of students.
Priority #10 - PROJECT PLANNING. Develop and maintain long-term financial plans that prepare the district for future needs while ensuring fiscal sustainability.

2.2. Close Tax Request Hearing

2.3. Other Public Comment

Goals:

Priority #13 - COMMUNICATIONS. Maintain transparent, consistent, and meaningful communication that strengthens trust and engagement among students, families, staff, and the community.

3. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action regarding approving the 2026-2027 Budget.

Goals:

Priority #10 - PROJECT PLANNING. Develop and maintain long-term financial plans that prepare the district for future needs while ensuring fiscal sustainability.

4. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action regarding the 2026-2027 Resolution Setting the Property Tax Request setting the tax rates:

General Fund: $0.492500
Special Building Fund: $0.140000
Bond Fund: $0.0795000
Total Levy: $0.712000

Goals:

Priority #09 - TAX & SPENDING. Maintain a responsible tax levy that balances affordability for taxpayers with the educational needs of students.

5. Reports

Goals:

Priority #13 - COMMUNICATIONS. Maintain transparent, consistent, and meaningful communication that strengthens trust and engagement among students, families, staff, and the community.

5.1. Superintendent's Report

Board Committee Reports or Communication:
- Negotiations (Koch, Scherling, Quackenbush)
- American Civics (Esau, Gronemeyer, Weise)
- Building & Grounds (Esau, Koch, Quackenbush)
- Safety (Scherling, Gronemeyer)
- Bond (Koch, Quackenbush, Weise)

5.2. Elementary Principal's Report

5.3. Secondary Principal's Report

5.4. Athletic / Activities Director Report

6. Approve Action Items as presented:

Minutes of the previous Regular Meeting,
Claims for Disbursement,
Financial Statements, and
2025-2026 Accounting Clarifications

7. New Business:

7.1. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action regarding the retirement of International Buses #3 and #7, and the GMC Terrain from the transportation fleet.

Goals:

Priority #07 - FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION. Maintain district facilities and transportation that are visually identifiable as high quality through proactive upkeep and continuous improvement.
Priority #08 - SAFETY & SECURITY. Provide safe, secure, and compliant learning environments across all district operations.

7.2. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action regarding meeting times for the December 12th and May 10th board meetings.

Goals:

Priority #04 - ACTIVITY ENGAGEMENT. Provide high-quality extracurricular and support programs that maximize student participation, foster individual growth, and promote success in athletics, activities, and student services.

7.3. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action regarding policy updates.

Goals:

Priority #08 - SAFETY & SECURITY. Provide safe, secure, and compliant learning environments across all district operations.

8. Bond Project:

8.1. Discuss bond planning and construction

Goals:

Priority #06 - BOND CONSTRUCTION. Complete the district's bond construction projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with the vision approved by the community.

8.2. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action regarding the Guaranteed Maximum Price partial Amendment with Hausmann Construction as presented.

Goals:

Priority #09 - TAX & SPENDING. Maintain a responsible tax levy that balances affordability for taxpayers with the educational needs of students.

8.3. Approve bond construction payments

Goals:

Priority #06 - BOND CONSTRUCTION. Complete the district's bond construction projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with the vision approved by the community.

9. Adjournment

September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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