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Treasurer Mr. Kales presented a financial update showing year‑to‑date actual revenue higher than the previous year by roughly $535,000 (he described timing differences), projections that the June 30 general‑fund cash balance could finish around $8.8 million, and a projected favorable variance to the November forecast of about $219,000. He also noted the district’s IDEA‑B allocation for the year (about $538,000) and that the district tracks expenditures by object code to meet General Fund oversight goals.

Mr. Kales and board members recognized three community donations totaling $32,000 from MAC, the PTO and KCE to fund concession‑stand renovations; the treasurer said work will likely start in the summer.

The board then approved a series of consent items by separate roll calls. Recorded approvals included acceptance of minutes for the Jan. 13 organizational and regular meetings; financial items 8.1–8.5; certified personnel items 9.1–9.6; supplemental contracts 11.1–11.2; exempt personnel 12.1–12.2; business operations 13.1–13.2; teaching and learning items 14.1–14.4; and new business items 17.1–17.4. Votes were recorded in roll call (members voting “Yes” included Mr. Berganski, Mr. Henry, Dr. Krauss, Mr. Meaney/Mr. Meade and Mrs. Chapman/Trappin in the transcript roll calls). The board also voted to enter executive session to discuss the employment and compensation of a public employee; the roll call for that motion recorded the same majority of “Yes” votes.

Motions and seconds were recorded in the transcript for many agenda items (examples: approval of minutes — \"Jim\" moved, \"Jen\" seconded; financial items — \"Dennis\" moved, \"Jim\" seconded). The meeting transcript shows unanimous affirmative roll calls for the consent agenda items that were voted on at the meeting.

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The superintendent said the district compiled needs with department supervisors across transportation, maintenance, athletics, technology and food service and recommended an initial project budget of $1,590,000. He said the figure is a recommended starting point, not a fixed contract amount, and that staff will solicit quotes and adjust priorities as actual costs are obtained.

Big‑ticket items highlighted included track resurfacing (a rough estimate of $200,000 was shown in the slide but staff warned the final quote could be higher), phased auditorium lighting and stage floor work, window screening to address large glass areas and stairwells, and safety ladders for second‑floor classrooms. Dr. Willingham described campus traffic and parent pickup as hazardous at times and said speed humps and improved signage were among student‑suggested safety measures.

Transportation supervisor Chris Ilner (identified by title during discussion) told the board the fleet replacement plan contemplates replacing buses at a pace of about two per year; the district said staff recommended starting conservatively. The superintendent also noted the district will pursue grants and donor support to offset costs and said booster groups and local donors had already committed funds for some stadium and concession‑stand improvements.

Dr. Willingham said the PI plan will be a living document: once quotes arrive, the administration will update the board, adjust priorities and publish final dollar amounts. He said the goal is to avoid pulling general‑fund dollars for major capital maintenance and to provide transparency for taxpayers when the levy is next considered.

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Mr. Rogeliner (staff member), presenting building goals, described CKLA lessons that emphasize student collaboration, vocabulary development and connections to science and social studies topics. He said teachers are using a multi‑page observation document to provide focused feedback and that classroom artifacts such as “focus walls” and themed classroom libraries are reinforcing learning.

The building’s second goal — strengthening tier‑1 and tier‑2 instructional practice — centers on a scheduled block each day when all students are in school but resources are concentrated on targeted small‑group intervention or enrichment. Mr. Rogeliner said the block is used every day: academic tutors, special education and gifted staff converge on grade‑level meeting times so the identified students receive small‑group instruction while other students reinforce previously taught skills or use online CKLA components.

Mr. Rogeliner told the board that fall‑to‑winter benchmark data show grade levels moving into a “high performing, high growth” quadrant; he did not provide numeric results in the presentation. He said the “no new instruction” block allows teachers to use data to determine interventions and to deploy staff across grade‑level blocks.

Board members asked for clarification about who participates in the intervention block. Mr. Rogeliner said the time covers all students; supports are targeted to small groups while peers work on reinforcement activities or independent practice through online program components. Administrators said plans are in progress to replicate similar “no new instruction” scheduling at the middle school to build district consistency.

The building also highlighted parent engagement activities, including a STEAM Week that featured a COSI assembly, engineering challenges and parent career presentations in classroom libraries. Presenters thanked active PTO volunteers and community partners who provided artifacts and career experiences that connected to classroom units.

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The changes, described at the Feb. 10 board meeting by Mr. Gabriel (staff member) and introduced by Dr. Willingham (superintendent), are intended to address gaps in learning caused by semester timing, expand opportunities for dual credit and career exploration, and improve state readiness measures for seniors.

Administrators said the hybrid model retains the current rigorous block pathway for students who want full‑block honors and AP courses while allowing other students to take more electives during the school year. Under the plan, some courses would be split into two 45‑minute “1A/1B” segments so a class runs across both semesters as an all‑year experience; other electives would be offered as half‑block options so students can take a greater variety of courses.

School leaders cited several drivers: new state accountability elements that emphasize “readiness” (college, workforce, military), the dual‑credit and remediation metrics tied to ACT/SAT performance, and student demand for broader elective offerings. Mr. Gabriel said the district has identified six potential College Credit Plus (CCP) courses and is pursuing an additional partnership with Tri C for expanded dual‑credit opportunities. He also said teacher credentials are being reviewed to determine whether staff can teach CCP courses in‑house.

Using a sample ninth‑grade schedule, Mr. Gabriel showed how a student could take an all‑year English 1 in shorter daily segments, pair half‑credit electives (for example, financial literacy or physical education as ½ credits), and still enroll in full‑block advanced courses such as AP Human Geography. Administrators also said the changes would permit band and choir to be taken concurrently and open the possibility of teaching marching band during the school day so fall athletes would not have to choose between music and sports.

The timeline: the district planned to release a program‑of‑studies booklet to families the Wednesday after the meeting, distribute scheduling forms the following week, and begin one‑on‑one counselor scheduling meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 18 for grades 8–11. Counselors will meet individually with students (the district said meetings would be about 10 minutes) and expect students to bring completed scheduling forms with a parent signature where possible.

Board members asked whether honors and AP courses would be affected; presenters said honors/AP and courses required by the College Board and CCP requirements would remain full‑block (the current 80–82 minute format). Administrators said the refined schedule is intended to protect accelerated pathways while increasing flexibility for the broader student population.

If approved through the district’s scheduling and registration steps, administrators said parents and students would see the detailed program of studies, course descriptions and the final scheduling form before counselors begin one‑on‑one meetings.

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