Board members debated and approved a resolution urging state action to address funding constraints for exceptional‑children (EC) services.

Miss Barnhart introduced the resolution calling for improved EC funding and cited district data estimating that a change in funding would provide additional resources projected at approximately $565,000 for the district in one scenario and roughly $2,000,000 using a tiered funding model. Board members discussed whether to refer the draft to the district’s advisory council on exceptional children for input; Dr. Tim Merrick moved to refer it and the motion passed to refer was defeated (roll call produced a 6–1 result against referral). The board then voted to send the resolution to every state legislator; that motion passed 7–0.

Board members emphasized the urgency of legislative advocacy and agreed to share district figures with legislators and the advisory council as outreach continues. Several members framed the resolution as aligned with the board’s legislative agenda and urged follow‑up public discussion in January to provide fuller context and data for constituents.