The School Board held a public hearing to expend $16,938 from the technology trust for five Clear Touch interactive panels. Moved by Tammy and seconded by Jasmine, the motion carried, approving the purchase. The hearing adjourned. Minutes from August 20th were approved by consent. Administrators reported the substitute teacher budget contains $105,000, covering regular and special education, with long-term substitutes paid at BA Step 1. Policy committee actions included moving all first-read policies except IKFG to second reading. All second-read policies were approved, and BBA-R was withdrawn. The Board accepted the resignation of Christine Morris, effective at the end of the school year, following 28 years of service.
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The board held a public hearing on facility trust expenditures, unanimously approving three projects: $8,550 for access card readers, up to $11,000 for elementary school multi-purpose room doors safety upgrades, and $13,892 for walk-in freezer refrigeration equipment. The board then moved policies to second readings and approved them, while withdrawing policies DBI, DJG, JIC, and CJR. Following a staff survey, the board voted to increase daily substitute teacher pay from $100 to $115. Current vacancies include a high school math position. The strategic plan for the Lincoln Woodstock Cooperative School District, focusing on student outcomes and teacher development, is currently in draft with final presentation targeted for October 22nd.
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SPEAKER_1 called a special meeting to solicit community input on a new policy prohibiting personal electronic communication devices from "bell to bell," as required by state statute. The board discussed definitions of prohibited devices, enforcement consequences, and storage logistics. Regarding violations, the proposed consequences follow the student code of conduct: a first offense results in a warning and confiscation until the end of the day, while subsequent offenses require a parent or guardian to retrieve the device. SPEAKER_1 moved to bypass the first and second readings and vote on the "Unauthorized Communication Devices" policy as amended, specifically clarifying that the ban applies during the school day including passing time and field trips. The vote to approve the policy was carried, though specific vote tallies were not audible. The board agreed to review the policy annually following the start of the school year.
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The board approved June 11th minutes. The business administrator reported new state financial reporting requirements for warrant articles, including cost per pupil and test scores. A $13,892 quote from Wicked Cool Mechanical was presented to fix a walk-in freezer; Deb recommended using the trust fund and holding a hearing. Key card system upgrades, estimated around $8,500, were recommended for the facility trust fund with a hearing in August. Summer projects floors, gym refinish, and landscaping are done. Policy updates included a state-mandated district-wide ban on personal electronic devices like cell phones and smartwatches bell-to-bell, approved for the handbook. No action was taken on becoming an Education Service Provider for Education Freedom Accounts. AP Social Studies students all scored a three, four, or five. A motion to approve foreign exchange student J1 applicant Jong Hun Yun for the 2025-2026 school year carried.
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The School Board approved minutes from May 14th. Early Act students donated $150 to Interact for a kitchen project. The board accepted Sarah Cronin and Cheryl Peltek's resignations. A motion passed to transfer $60,000 from the Special Education capital reserve to the general fund to cover a budget shortfall. The board also accepted $104,868 in transportation aid grant revenue for vocational expenses from the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. The July 16th meeting was rescheduled to July 23rd for a short session, and the goal setting meeting was set for September 24th. Upcoming summer programs include ESY, summer school, golf, hiking, and a new Impact program for job skills. The first day of school is August 23rd. Scholarships totaling $3,000 were awarded to 27 graduates.
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