September 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM - BOE Regular Meeting Immediately following Tax Request Hearing

Discussion:  Money was transferred to the building fund — next month Supt. Shepard would like to pay off debt on the Early Childhood building. There were no questions from the board.

Discussion:  Mrs. LaPlante stated we had 8 applicants. From the first round of applicants, one was offered the position, but they withdrew their application.  The position was reposted.  Ms. Phelps stated they used a rating scale and point system. The applicant who had the highest points was offered the job. The job is currently reposted and we received two new applicants.  This position is for 164 student days. Waylon recommended we change the posting to say that, plus training days if needed.

Discussion:  Board Member LaPlante voiced a concern from a parent about phones still getting in school and brought it to the attention of administration.  Mrs. LaPlante stated she thinks there have only been a couple of students who have gotten through, but phones in the school have drastically decreased.

Discussion:  There's a student policy but not an employee one. People missing work during the week and making it up in the evenings or weekends. Supt. Shepard stated there was no make-up time, but all paras were given the opportunity to work on Fridays up to 40 hrs for the week. He has given everyone the opportunity to come in, but this past week only 3 showed up.  They have the opportunity to work, but it's custodial work and some don't want to do it. Waylon said we should not be losing employees and that's what's going to happen. No one else had questions except Dewayne, but not pertaining to the make-up policy or overtime policy.

Discussion:  Remote - Waylon worried about not having protections outside of school, when people logging into systems, no question from other members.

Discussion:  Waylon asked if anyone had questions, no questions were asked.

Discussion:  Oreintation - Waylon stated, Employees need to be trained more.

Discussion:  Supt. Shepard has nothing further to report.  No one else had anything, Waylon wants to go into Closed Session. 

Discussion:  Early Childhood report handout was given.
MS/HS report from Mrs. LaPlante, MAP testing and we are finishing up make-ups.  We will test again after Christmas break. The WIT team is working on attendance incentives using JOM funds to help with attendance improvements. Tuesday is Goulash with Grandparents. 
ELEM report from Ms. Phelps — MAP testing is finished, using the results for intervention groups. Teachers are using Aptegy Rooms to connect parents with classrooms. Fourth grade is hosting literacy nights with the classes' families.