May 11, 2026 Immediately following the board working meeting. - Regular Meeting of the Shelton Public Schools Board of Education
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1. Call to order and roll call
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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Completed in Previous Meeting.
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3. Routine matters
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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 of Education
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There were no requests to address the Board of Education.
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5. Reports
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5.a. Financial Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Engel reported on the financial status of the district. We are currently still in a favorable position with approximately 40.92% of the budget spent. Discussion centered around the potential future HVAC projects and the feasibility based on our current cash position.
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5.b. Board Report
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5.c. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
There was discussion around offering insurance to classified staff and the feasibility of taking this action. Superintendent Engel reported that he and the staff are still researching this. Mr. Engel detailed work planned on the district facilities and grounds over the summer. Special note on the closure of the gyms during the resurfacing: Superintendent Engel will be sending a message out to staff and the community soon. Superintendent Engel presented a bevy of information regarding goals and maintenance schedules.
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5.d. Elementary Principal's Report
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Principal Kenton reported that there are currently 163 students enrolled in the elementary school. Mr. Kenton highlighted how hard the kids worked on MAPS testing. Principal Kenton was excited to announce the great representation and success Shelton had in the 250th Anniversary essay contest. Mr. Kenton also made a special note of thanking the PTA for their work during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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5.e. HS Principal's Report
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Principal Hostetler reported on how well Shelton was represented in the 250th Anniversary Essay Contest at the High School level. She also reported on the OnToCollege program that will be presented for purchase later in the meeting. She highlighted that there is a feature in the software which highlights some scholarships that are available based on the school you are reviewing along with many other features.
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6. New Business
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6.a. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the amended school calendar for 25-26 school year with a new 'last student day' of Monday, May 18 with dismissal at 12 PM.
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Discussion was around the potential inconvenience to parents in relation to daycare.
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6.b. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the amended 2026-2027 calendar to move the April 23 in-service day to April 15.
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6.c. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the On To College ACT Test Prep at a cost of $2,370.
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6.d. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the remodel of Room #61, the High School English Language Arts classroom, including the acceptance of associated bids and approval of project expenditures totaling $15,940 (Special Building Fund).
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6.e. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the purchase of classroom furniture for the High School English Language Arts classroom totaling $6,022.38.
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6.f. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the summer maintenance list.
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Motion was withdrawn as this item does not require a vote of the Board of Education. The Board of Education greatly appreciates the presentment and transparency provided by Superintendent Engel, we thank him for his diligence in organizing the summer maintenance projects.
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6.g. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the resignation of Roxanne Lauber from her custodial/bus driver position effective June 30, 2026.
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Discussion:
The Board of Education would like to thank Roxane for her years of dedication to the district, its students, its faculty, and the parents, among her many other contributions.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.a. Discuss and review Board Policies 5013 Extracurricular Drug Testing Program, 6025 Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices, and the Student and Coach Sportsmanship policy in the Activities Handbook.
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There was little additional discussion outside of what was discussed during the working meeting held before the Regular Board of Education Meeting.
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8. Adjournment
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