January 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Shelton Public Schools Board of Education
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1. Call to order and roll call
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon, Mrs. Meyer and Mr. Kenton were present as well as 11 visitors.
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1.a. New Board Member Oath of Office
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2. Sine Die
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2.a. Election of the Board of Education President
Speaker(s):
Election of officers/appointment of Treasurer and Board Committee members
Discussion:
Kay Johnson - President
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2.b. Election of the Board of Education Vice President
Speaker(s):
Election of officers/appointment of Treasurer and Board Committee members
Discussion:
Lisa Stewart - Vice President
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2.c. Election of the Board of Education's Secretary
Speaker(s):
Election of officers/appointment of Treasurer and Board Committee members
Discussion:
Emmy Power - Sec/Treas
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2.d. Appointment of Treasurer of the Board of Education
Speaker(s):
Election of officers/appointment of Treasurer and Board Committee members
Discussion:
President voted Secretary Emmy Power to Treasurer
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2.e. Appointment of members to the following board committees: Committee of American Civics; Buildings, Grounds & Transportation; Safety Member, NASB Delegate, Negotiations, School Improvement, and Crisis Assistance.
Speaker(s):
Election of officers/appointment of Treasurer and Board Committee members
Discussion:
Board Member Committee Assignments for 2025 are as follows * Denotes Chair Building/Grounds/Transportation: Emmy*, Dana, Chuck Negotiations: Lisa*, Dana, Levi American Civics: Lisa*, Emmy, Kay School Improvement: Kay* Levi NASB Delegate: Kay* Crisis Assistance: Lisa* |
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3. Routine Matters
Speaker(s):
Election of officers/appointment of Treasurer and Board Committee members
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3.a. Review and approve minutes
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3.b. Review and approve claims
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4. Request to address the board
Discussion:
Three people addressed the board of education. One individual spoke regarding special education. Two individuals spoke in regard to the administration.
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5. Reports
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5.a. Finance Report
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon gave a financial update on the status of the district.
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5.b. Board Report
Discussion:
There was no board reports to update.
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5.c. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon shared the Teacher Vacancy Survey comparison from 2023 and 2024. She also discussed snow day protocol
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5.d. Elementary Principal Report
Discussion:
Elementary enrollment is at 160; students who were absent prior to winter break are finishing up MAPS and DIEBELS testing. Mr. Kenton will share testing data at the February meeting. He is currently working on formal evaluations and finalizing registration for K and Pre-K.
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5.e. High School Principal
Discussion:
JH/HS enrollment is at 118; 18 students took dual-credit courses 1st semester for a total of 20 classes. Congrats to the Shelton "Girls only" quiz bowl team on winning the small school division which qualifies them for nationals. One person has applied for the open science position.
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6. New Business
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6.a. Discussion and action to retain the following as the official Designees of School District 10-0019 for 2020: 1.) LEA representative for State and Federal Programs - Superintendent of School or designee, 2.) Attorneys - KSB School Law, 3.)Newspaper - Shelton Clipper, 4.) depository of District Funds - Cornerstone Bank of Shelton, 5.) Auditor of District Accounts - Dana F. Cole & Company
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6.b. Consideration to approve the negotiated agreement for the 25-26 school year.
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6.c. Consideration to approve the school calendar for the 25-26 school year.
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6.d. Information regarding the school audit for the 23-24 school year.
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon shared the school audit which went really well.
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6.e. Discussion regarding the Fullbright application for a professional development opportunity for Ms. Held
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6.f. Consideration to approve special education contracts with ESU 10 for the 25-26 school year.
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6.g. Consideration to approve the resignation of Shanna Gannon effective June 30, 2025.
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6.h. Consideration to approve the resignation of Jenette Meyer, effective at the end of her contract for the 24-25 school year.
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6.i. Discussion and possible action to hire a search firm to assist in hiring a superintendent.
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Discussion:
Jack Moles with NRCSA came and spoke to the board about the search process
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6.j. Consideration to approve equipment as surplus to be discarded or given away
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7. Old Business
Discussion:
There was no old business to come before the board.
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8. Adjournment
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