June 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The next board meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM.

Discussion:  A celebration of excellence was heard for those who helped prepare the gym for the new bleachers. Everyone stepped up and made it happen just in time for Heartland Seating's arrival to install. The painters, Mr. Spilinek for working on the little things like filling cracks, Tami & Co, the electrician and Mr. Potter for making sure the project progressed. The gym looks great! Also, a big "Thank You" to Dr. Wiseman for a great year. The board appreciates everything she has done for Elba Public School and wishes her luck in her future endeavors. 

Discussion:  No public comment was heard.

Discussion:  The AD, Principal and Superintendent reports were given.

Discussion:  Balances 5/31-- General Fund: $1,516,094.54, Activity Fund: $29,204.17, Haz Mat Fund: $1,087.17, Lunch Fund: $15,313.21, Depreciation Fund: $46,077.38, Building Fund: $295,120.43, General Special Fund: $3,138.10

Balances 6/6-- General Fund: $1,543,848.54, Activity Fund: $28,334.23, Haz Mat Fund: $1,087.17, Lunch Fund: $15,313.21, Depreciation Fund: $46,077.38, Building Fund: $295,120.43, General Special Fund: $3,138.10

Discussion:  Jeremy Meyer, representative of the Elba Village Board, came to speak on the new watering system that was purchased by the village for the purpose of watering the football field. He asked the board to consider paying for part of the system since the Interlocal Agreement splits the field maintenance between the school and village. This will be further discussed at the next board meeting. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Wiseman instructed the board to start considering the next repair projects. The roof and bleacher projects have been completed, and the summer will consist of general maintenance. Some options to consider are updating the windows in the art room (they are not in good shape), a new HVAC system in the gym, playground equipment, weight room and bus barn. The school also needs to be planning ahead to purchase a new route van and bus. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Wiseman presented the board with KSB Policy updates that will have to be made before next school year. Some of these updates are going to need some extra attention from the board and administration to make sure that they are in line with Elba Public Schools expectations. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Wiseman presented the board with a preliminary budget for the 2025-2026 school year. She explained to the board how she figured the budget for last school year and some things that needed to be changed or updated. The SPED Services have previously been budgeted really high, that has now been lowered, and the Tech expenses have been increased. With everything that has been figured so far, the school should finish out the next year in a good cash position. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Wiseman explained this year's ESU contract compared to last years and the cost is less because the school is not using the tech services. She asked for the board's approval of the contract. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Wiseman explained the changes with the substitute teacher rates and with these changes we will now be comparable to other local school districts. She asked that the board increase the rates to $145/day, $155/11th consecutive day rate to start at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Wiseman presented the changes to the admission prices to the board. If approved the prices will take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. The updated admission prices will be in line with the rest of the Goldenrod Conference. 

Discussion:  There were no public comments heard.