Meade School District board approves SRO agreement, policy amendments, and several routine business items

The Meade School District 46-1 Board of Education approved a series of routine business items during its Aug. 11, 2025, regular meeting, including a 3% increase to the School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with the City of Sturgis, updates to district policies, and administrative actions relating to finances and retirement offerings.

The board voted to approve the City of Sturgis SRO agreement reflecting a 3% increase (motion by Terry Koontz; second by Brian Voight). The minutes list this action as carried. The board also set the business manager bond at $50,000 (motion by Koontz; second by Tom Schneller) and approved an agreement with OMNI/TSACG to expand the district's retirement plan offerings to include an additional 403(b) option (motion by Koontz; second by Aaron Odegaard).

The board approved recommended admission rates for school activities for 2025-26 (motion by Scottie Bruch; second by Megan Snyder) and approved transportation committee recommendations and bus route changes (motion by Megan Snyder; second by Tom Schneller). The board adopted an amendment to Policy JO: Student Records to align with ASBSD guidance (motion by Terry Koontz; second by Megan Snyder) and completed third/final readings on other policies listed in the packet.

Board and administration discussed committee assignments and appointment of ASBSD delegates for the coming year. The minutes do not list vote tallies for these routine motions beyond noting that each motion 'carried.'