The board approved the district’s unified application for IDEA funds for special education and accepted several locally focused grants.

Joel Balasoit presented the IDEA allocations. He reported a kindergarten–grade 12 allocation of approximately $1,334,300 and a pre-K allocation of about $55,311; administration described the bulk of funding as staff salaries and benefits for related services, with smaller amounts set aside for educational software and curriculum materials tied to individual student IEP needs. Balasoit provided a breakdown for contracted services, materials, and indirect costs and asked the board to approve the unified grant application. The board voted to approve the application.

Board members also approved a $25,000 youth civic infrastructure grant for a capstone entrepreneurship course at Kirtland Central High School. Nonprofit partner Fundamental Needs will pay student interns and support instructor costs; the board approved acceptance and authorized the superintendent to execute grant documents.

Career Prep High School received a $22,000 GRADS award for services to young parents; $14,000 is instructional and up to $8,000 supports childcare. The board approved accepting the award and the administration described how funds will support a teacher and a dedicated case manager.

The board also approved smaller donations and numerous purchase orders and procurement reports included on the consent agenda; procurement items over $60,000 were read into the record and staff responded to questions about specific items (for example, a district-wide fire alarm inspection PO for $80,023.40).