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Votes at a glance: Consent agenda, K‑5 curriculum, $50M bond parameters and staffing projections approved
Summary
At the meeting the board approved the consent agenda, adopted the K‑5 technology curriculum (with recommended vendor purchases), approved a parameters resolution for a $50 million general obligation bond sale and approved 2025–26 staffing projections.
The Ft. Zumwalt R‑II Board of Education recorded several formal actions at the meeting: approval of the consent agenda, adoption of the revised K‑5 technology curriculum, approval of a parameters resolution authorizing up to $50 million in general obligation bonds (pricing March 26; close April 8) and approval of the 2025–26 certified and support staff projections (net reduction 16.5 positions).
Brief summaries of each board action in the order they occurred in the meeting record:
Consent agenda — Board moved and approved the consent agenda on a voice vote. (Transcript: motion called; voice vote recorded.)
K‑5 technology curriculum adoption — Motion moved by Mister Helm and seconded by Miss Burke; board approved on a voice vote. Staff recommended vendor licensing and proposed a three‑year upfront payment of about $70,000 to secure a 15% discount; final purchasing handled by district finance.
General obligation bond parameters resolution — Motion moved by Doctor Merri and seconded by Mister Hawkins; board approved the parameters resolution to proceed with pricing on March 26 and a closing on April 8 for an approximate $50 million issuance. Staff reported the district’s underlying rating affirmed at AA‑ and described a plan to retire the bonds more quickly (roughly seven to eight years) than prior 20‑year issues.
2025–26 staffing projections — Motion moved by Mister Allen and seconded by Mister Cotton; board approved staffing projections showing a net reduction of 16.5 positions to be implemented through attrition; staff said no involuntary layoffs were expected.
No roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript; each action was recorded as approved on a voice vote. Several other items were discussed (a proposed high‑deductible health plan was presented and a mental health professional agreement revision was summarized) but the transcript does not show final board votes on those items during this session.
