June 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Notice of this meeting was given in advance thereof by posting at Adams Bank, the Post Office and the City Administration Building and published in the Keith County News.  Notice of this meeting was given to the President and all Members of the Board.  Availability of the agenda for this meeting was communicated in the advance notice.  All proceedings hereafter will be taken while this convened meeting is open to the attendance of the public. 

This meeting is being convened in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.  A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the east wall of the Board Chambers.

Any person wishing to address the board may do so by standing.  When you are recognized, please go to the podium.

If you wish to comment, you must first identify yourself, including your address, the name of the organization you represent, and the topic that you wish to address. The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments. Each individual’s comments will be limited to 5 minutes.

This is a public meeting convened for the purpose of conducting official business. Please note that the Board cannot discuss or act upon matters that are not listed on the agenda. Therefore, Board members will generally not respond to your comments or questions. 

Also note that concerns related to school personnel need to be addressed to the Superintendent using the approved district protocol of the complaint policy and/or procedures to resolve such complaints and concerns. Individuals who make false, defamatory, or slanderous statements during public comments may be held legally liable. Slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at Board meetings

Thank you!

Rationale:  Policy 5018 outlines procedures for parents to review curriculum materials, observe instructional activities, access information about assessments, and request that their child be excused from certain instructional activities when appropriate. It also establishes expectations regarding parent notification and consent for student surveys involving sensitive topics and clarifies parental rights related to state assessments, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and access to student records.

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Rationale:  A Student Fees Hearing is required each year. If public input is given, take into consideration that input and consider this as a first reading. If no public input, consider a motion to approve the updated policy with proposed school lunch prices. This is an approval of the policy itself.

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The Consent Agenda consists of approval of the agenda for this meeting, approval of the minutes from the May 18, 2026, regular board meeting, approval of claims for the General Fund in the amount of $408,552.32, Payroll in the amount of $974,101.74, Depreciation Fund in the amount of $28,489.01, Bond Fund in the amount of $250.00, Special Building Fund in the amount of $44,691.92, and Hot Lunch Fund in the amount of $36,346.43. 

Rationale:  a. Changes to the updated school lunch fees as voted upon last month.
b. Changes to the student activity card price.

Rationale:  Policy 5054 formalizes the district’s expectations regarding bullying
prevention, reporting, and response. It clearly prohibits all forms of
bullying, including cyberbullying, and aligns district practice with state and national definitions. The policy reinforces that students should report bullying to a teacher or administrator, outlines the district’s responsibility to promptly investigate reports, and emphasizes that disciplinary consequences will be based on the severity and impact of the behavior. It also clarifies that bullying occurring off campus may still result in school discipline if it substantially disrupts the educational environment.
Additionally, the policy requires ongoing student education related to
bullying prevention and digital citizenship. The policy will continue to be reviewed annually to ensure compliance and effectiveness. There are no changes to this policy at this time. Please vote to affirm the policy as it stands.

Rationale:  This policy prohibits students from using cell phones while at school, with a few exceptions, such as on school sidewalks, in common areas of the school before and after, during passing periods, and during lunch at certain grade levels, as long as they don’t create distractions or
disruptions. Please vote to reaffirm policy 6025.

Rationale:  You will see all of the rationale in your 2026 Policy Update Memo and attached redlined copies.

Rationale:  POLICY 3061: ACH ORIGINATOR POLICY
POLICY 6046: RIGHT TO ACCESS SCHOOL LIBRARY MATERIALS

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Rationale:  Board Retreat: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 5:30pm  
Regular Board Meeting: Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:30pm
Regular Board Meeting: Monday, August 17, 2026, 5:30pm