The New Castle School Board held a public hearing to withdraw $18,282.50 from the Tuition Trust Fund for unanticipated tuition expenses, passing the measure 3-0 on a motion by Mr. Kovick. The Board subsequently approved a budget transfer of the same amount, also passing 3-0. Financial approvals included manifests totaling $125,415.75 (May 16) and $61,036.78 (May 30), and a June 12 manifest of $45,434.14. The Retained Fund Balance of $43,648.00 was approved. Board members voted 3-0 to approve four policies for first reading: BCB, IMG, IMGA, and IMGB. The Board scheduled its next meeting, a Summer Retreat, for August 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM, and set agenda items including strategic planning and position consolidation. Personnel items regarding staff resignations were discussed in non-public session.
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The Greenland School Board met on May 12, 2025. Members approved public minutes from April 21, 2025, with a 3-0 vote. The Board scheduled a Summer Retreat for Monday, August 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM to address paraprofessional shortages, transportation needs, substitute shortages, and SPED professional development. Policy JICL was approved for Second Reading/Adoption via a 3-0 vote following a motion by Mr. Balboni. The Board entered Non-Public Session at 6:30 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Balboni, passing with a 4-0 roll call vote. Future meetings are set for May 28 (Joint Board) and June 16. No personnel nominations, new business, or budget items were presented.
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The Greenland School Board approved financials including two manifests totaling $698,289.15 and two budget transfers totaling $240,200.14, all by 4-0 votes. The Board authorized Superintendent Zadravec to hire staff immediately and approved the FY26 General Assurances required for federal funding. Ms. Abby Hood was appointed Special Education Coordinator by a 4-0 vote. The Board accepted the resignation of Ms. Emily Grande. Policy JICL received approval for a first reading. Future meetings are scheduled for May 6, 12, 21, and June 16, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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The Greenland School Board reorganized unanimously (5-0), electing Pat Walsh as Chair, John Balboni as Vice Chair, and Katie Curtis as Secretary. The Board approved withdrawing up to $25,000.00 from the Maintenance Trust for gym rehabilitation. Financials included approving manifests totaling $881,577.46 and a budget transfer of $19,659.23, all by 5-0 votes. A future public hearing will address withdrawing $20,225.07 from the tuition trust.
The Board adopted the SAU 50 Anti-Discrimination Plan (5-0) and accepted the resignation of Ms. Alanna Morron (5-0). They approved the list of professional staff for 2025-2026 and an overnight staff request for $742.49. Minutes from February 17 were approved 2-0-3. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for March 26 and April 21.
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The Board approved manifests totaling $791,398.74 for January and February and a $9,145.25 budget transfer, with all passing 3-0. They authorized spending up to $18,000 to repaint the gym floor. Administration noted a $41,000 negative tuition variance potentially requiring trust fund use. The March 17 meeting will include two public hearings on tuition rate setting and gym repairs. The Board reviewed the SAU 50 Anti-Discrimination Plan for the first time; final approval is slated for next month. Public minutes from January 13 were approved 2-0-1, with non-public minutes approved by the same tally. Future meetings are scheduled for March 17, March 26, and April 21. New student enrollment is expected to reach 373 on May 5, with 42 registering for kindergarten.
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