July 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM - 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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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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5. Reports
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5.a. Financial Report
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Superintendent Engel reported on the financial status of the District and stated we are still in a favorable position as we near the end of the fiscal year.
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5.b. Board Report
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President Johnson discussed the district Board of Education Retreat. The welcome back to school picnic is currently scheduled to be held on August 12th. The Building and Grounds Committee will meet on August 3rd at 6:30PM and the Board of Education will meet for the Board Retreat after the end of the prior meeting.
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5.c. Superintendent's Report
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Superintendent Engel reported on budget updates and also updated the Board of Education on replacement costs for the damaged areas of the roof. He also provided updates on items submitted to the insurance adjustor for storm damage to district vehicles.
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5.d. Elementary Principal's Report
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Principal Kenton thanked Mrs. Gomez and Mrs. King for their dedication and commitment to the summer school program. The current Estimated Enrollment for the upcoming school year is 163 students.
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5.e. HS Principal's Report
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The current estimated enrollment in the coming school year for grades 7-12 is 121 students.
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6. New Business
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6.a. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to adopt a resolution increasing the school district’s base growth percentage used to determine the school district’s property tax request authority by up to 7%.
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6.b. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve Policy 2008 Meetings.
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The Board of Education has selected that the district website will be used as the primary public notice platform, however, we will continue to post meeting notices in the Shelton Clipper when possible.
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6.c. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve policies 3003 Bidding For Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Site Improvement, 3003.1 Bidding for Construction Remodeling, Repair or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds, and 3004.1 Fiscal Management For Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds.
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These policy changes were made to match changes in relevant governing law.
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6.d. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve updated policies 4017 Relations With Employee Collective Bargaining Associations, 4019 Workplace Injury Prevention and Safety Committee, 5001 Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism, 5003 Admission of Part-Time Students, 5004 Option Enrollment, 5013 Extracurricular Drug Testing Program, 5035 Student Discipline, and 5048 Emergency Response To Life Threatening Asthma or Systemic Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis).
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6.e. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve policies 5017 Student Fees, 5018 Parental Involvement in Educational Practices, and 5057 Title I Parental Involvement and Family Engagement.
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6.f. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve updated policies 6009 Grade Placement and Academic Credits of Transfer Students, 6025 Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices, and 6038 Student Use of AI Tools.
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6.g. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve new policies 3061 ACH Originator, 4065 Staff Use of AI Tools, and 6046 Right to Access School Library Materials.
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6.h. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve lunch and breakfast prices.
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6.i. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve 2026-2027 Student Handbook, 2026-2027 Staff Handbook, and 2026-2027 Activities Handbook.
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6.j. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the Superintendent Evaluation.
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6.k. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the District Wellness Policy and Triennial Assessment.
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6.l. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve surplus equipment for student flip-top desks (19) and the combination student chair/desk (100).
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7. Discussion Items
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7.a. Discuss the potential HVAC Phase 1 project for the summer of 2027 and review financing options.
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Discussion was had around ensuring the Board of Education selects the most effective and economical plan that benefits the district as well as a fiscally responsible option for district taxpayers.
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8. Adjournment
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