Public Meeting Minutes: September 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Adoption of Meeting Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to adopt the meeting agenda as presented. This motion, made by Joe Mitchell and seconded by Kelli Lambrecht, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Adele Wahwassuck: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: In addition to the Board and Superintendent, Aaric Davis, the following were also in attendance: Taylor Holte - Board Clerk, Noah Slay - Dir of Curriculum/Deputy Board Clerk, Ali Holcomb - Holton Recorder; Cassandra Bevitt - Teacher.

2. CONSENT ITEMS

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to approve consent items as presented. This motion, made by Ruth Slocum and seconded by Ann Kelly, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea
Adele Wahwassuck: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

2.1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting

2.2. Designate Celebrate Freedom Week

2.3. Approval of Treasurer's Report

2.4. Approval of Warrants

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

Discussion: Cassandra Bevitt, Teacher, was present to participate in Board introductions.

4. BOARD TOPICS

4.1. Board Discussion Items for Future Consideration

Discussion: No new items were introduced.

4.2. Discuss Summer 2026 Project Ideas

Discussion: Mr. Davis gave the considerations for this year's projects, as well as projects for summer 2027. The Board discussed moving forward on the projects presented and talking to architects for planning and pricing.

5. RECEIVE REPORTS AND REQUESTS

5.1. Receive Fall Athletics/Activities Report

Discussion: Mr. Davis reviewed an athletic/activity participation report put together by Mr. Green for our fall sports and activities.

5.2. Hear Report on Washburn Tech Participation

Discussion: Mr. Davis reviewed a report showing the programs and the number of students attending Washburn Tech this fall.

5.3. Hear Report on September 8, 2025 Professional Development Day

Discussion: Mr. Slay reported to the Board on the events of the September 8, 2025 professional development activities.

5.4. Receive Budget Update

Discussion: Mr. Davis presented to the Board the bi-monthly reports on the district General Fund and Supplemental General budgets. Annual comparison was not available
at this time, due to an unfinished payroll process.

6. OFFICIAL ACTION ITEMS

6.1. Consider Approval of Recode of Retirement Expenses to Contingency Reserve

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to recode $57,650 of retirement payout expenses to the contingency reserve fund. This motion, made by Adele Wahwassuck and seconded by Ruth Slocum, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea
Adele Wahwassuck: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6.2. Approval of Interest Only Payment to Flagstar Public Funding

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to approve payment to Signature Public Funding in the amount of $63,917.00. This motion, made by Boone Smith and seconded by Adele Wahwassuck, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea
Adele Wahwassuck: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6.3. Consider Approval of Tuition Reimbursement Report for 2024-25

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to approve the 2024-25 Tuition Reimbursement Report as presented. This motion, made by Kelli Lambrecht and seconded by Adele Wahwassuck, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea
Adele Wahwassuck: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6.4. Consider Approval of PreSchool Apprentice Program with Washburn Tech

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to approve the Washburn Tech Early Childhood Paid Apprenticeship program contingent upon continued grant support for wage reimbursement from Washburn Tech. This motion, made by Kelli Lambrecht and seconded by Joe Mitchell, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea
Adele Wahwassuck: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6.5. Consider Approval of Final Professional Development Points from 2024-25 School Year

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to approve the final in-service points for certified staff as presented. This motion, made by Adele Wahwassuck and seconded by Ann Kelly, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea
Adele Wahwassuck: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6.6. Consider Executive Session to Discuss an Individual Employee's Performance Pursuant to the Non-Elected Personnel Exception Under KOMA.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to go into executive session to discuss individual employee performance pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, inviting Aaric Davis, and to return to open session at 7:59 pm. This motion, made by Boone Smith and seconded by Joe Mitchell, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea
Adele Wahwassuck: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6.7. Consider Personnel Items

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to approve the following rule 10 hires: 1. Anthony Cooper - RVHS Assistant Baseball Coach (rule 10 contract) 2. Cody Wilson - RVHS Winter Weights Coach (rule 10 contract) 3. Tegan Michael - RVHS Assistant Track Coach (rule 10 contract). This motion, made by Adele Wahwassuck and seconded by Ann Kelly, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea
Adele Wahwassuck: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7. BOARD DISCUSSION AND STUDY

7.1. Clarifications

Discussion: Ruth Slocum discussed the Alumni Association meeting coming up where they will be discussing Alumni Association activities and is open to ideas. Kelli Lambrecht asked about the elementary FastBridge test scores following the summer tutoring program. Mr. Slay gave an update on the current data.

7.2. Employee Recognition

Discussion: The Board spent some time writing welcome notes to new teachers.

8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING BOE OPPORTUNITIES

8.1. RVMS Family Trivia Night - Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 6:00pm

8.2. RVHS Financial Aid Night - Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 6:00pm

8.3. RVES PTO Back to School Bash - Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 5:00 - 7:00pm

8.4. Homecoming Pep Rally - Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 7:15 pm

8.5. Homecoming Crowning - Friday, October 3, 2025 - 6:30 pm

8.6. Mayetta Pioneer Days - Saturday, October 4, 2025

9. ADJOURNMENT

9.1. Meeting Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Move to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 pm. This motion, made by Adele Wahwassuck and seconded by Joe Mitchell, Carried.

Rhonda Lefferd: Absent
Ann Kelly: Yea
Kelli Lambrecht: Yea
Joe Mitchell: Yea
Ruth Slocum: Yea
Boone Smith: Yea
Adele Wahwassuck: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

September 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

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