Rogers School Board approves consent agenda and 2025'''26 calendar; motions pass unanimously

The Rogers School Board approved the consent agenda and the proposed 2025'''26 school-year calendar at its Jan. 20 meeting. The approvals were made by voice vote and recorded as unanimous among board members present.

Consent agenda School staff presented the consent agenda, which included minutes, human resources approvals and training-hour reports. A board member moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote.

2025'''26 calendar The board discussed the proposed 2025'''26 calendar, which is similar to the current year's schedule and retains several late-start Thursdays (indicated by squares on the draft calendar). Dr. Hill confirmed no changes from the previously presented draft. Board members said teachers had responded positively, particularly to an October fall break and an April 24 date that provides flexibility for snow-day makeups while keeping the last instructional day before Memorial Day.

A motion to approve the calendar was made by Amy and seconded by Paige; the board voted in favor and the motion passed.

Votes at a glance - Consent agenda: motion passed unanimously (mover not specified in recorded excerpt); outcome: approved. - 2025'''26 school calendar: motion by Amy; second by Paige; outcome: approved (unanimous among board members present).

Why this matters: Calendar approval sets the district'''s instructional schedule for the next school year and affects staffing, athletics and family planning. The consent agenda carried routine business approvals and updates to personnel and training records.

Ending: Board members had no further questions on consent or calendar items and moved on to other agenda items.