The Regional School District 15 Board of Education meeting held on September 30, 2025, began with a call for public comments from citizens of Middlebury and South Prairie. Attendees were reminded to state their name and town of residence while limiting their remarks to three minutes. The board emphasized the importance of civil discourse and warned that speakers could be held legally accountable for any defamatory or privacy-invading statements.
Following the public comment period, which yielded no responses, the board moved on to regular business requiring action. A motion was made to approve several policies recommended by the policy and curriculum committee. These included policies on the use of school facilities, student records confidentiality, health medical records, conduct video surveillance, private student speech and distribution of materials, and search and seizure. The motion received a second, and after a brief discussion, all policies were approved unanimously.
The meeting also included announcements of future meetings, with a finance meeting scheduled for October 6 at noon and a regular board meeting on October 27 at 7:30 PM.
The board concluded the public session by moving into executive session to discuss the possible acquisition of real estate. Superintendent Smith and other key personnel were invited to join the discussion. The motion to enter executive session was seconded, and the board prepared to transition into this private meeting.
Overall, the meeting addressed essential policy approvals and set the stage for future discussions regarding district operations and real estate considerations.