Public Meeting Minutes: June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Work Session-Board of Education

1. Call to Order

Discussion:

2. Announcement of the Open Meetings Act Posting

Discussion:

Board President Desh identified the location of the Open Meetings Act Poster in the meeting room.
- The changes are reflected in the currently posted materials: revised April 2024.

3. Consent Agenda

Discussion:

The discussion included questions related to the specific use of the tractor/equipment components and vehicle listed below.
- 2022 John Deere Tractor
- 2022 GMC Terrain

3.1. Approval of Board Agenda

3.2. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

Attachments: (1)

3.3. Approval of Claims/Payment of Bills/Bids

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Josh Penterman and a second by Tim Cheney.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Vehicle and Equipment Purchases:

Purchase Agreement Proposal for 2022 GMC Terrain:
- This vehicle is needed to accommodate transportation services that support increased student services (home visits, etc.) and staff development training requirements.
- The purchase price of this vehicle is $23,500.
Purchase Agreement Proposal for 2022 John Deere Tractor:
- This vehicle is needed to support district maintenance services and repairs such as snow removal, landscaping, and other facility and grounds maintenance tasks.
- The purchase price for this piece of equipment is $23,500.
Additional discussion included clarifying the specific uses of each item listed above.

4. Public Comment

Discussion:

5. Board Retreat: Discussion Items

Discussion: The following items were discussed during the meeting:

Upcoming Board Meeting / Public Hearings Information
- A Public Hearing on Policy #6400 (Parental Involvement) is scheduled for 5:50 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Bennet Elementary School in the main commons.
- A Public Hearing on Policy # 5416 (Student Fees) is scheduled for 5:55 p.m.(or immediately following the Parental Involvement Public Hearing) on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Bennet Elementary School in the main commons.
- The next Regular Board of Education Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14th at Bennet Elementary School in the main commons.
Superintendent Goals Update and Review
Board Goals and Professional Development
Strategic Planning Update
- Guiding Principles
- Strategic Planning Summarization Document
2024-2025 Budget Overview
2025-2026 Budget Projection
Board Committees
- Committee Compositions and Purpose
- Meeting Times
Policy Updates
- Policy #6113: Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices
Summer Construction Projects Update
- Bennet
- Palmyra Junior / Senior High School
- Olson Complex
Technology:
- Committee Update
- Staff HS Staff Survey
- Student Personal Electronic Devices Usage at PHS.
District Staffing Update

6. Adjournment

Discussion:

June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Work Session-Board of Education