Pulaski board approves consent agenda, baseball trip, Keel virtual‑learning agreement and routine annual items

The Pulaski Community School District board opened its meeting and adopted the consent agenda by unanimous consent. The board then approved a series of routine items and staff recommendations.

Coach representing Pulaski High School presented a proposed baseball trip to Myrtle Beach for about 25–30 players with an estimated total cost of $40,000; staff said $30,000 has already been raised and additional fundraisers are planned. "Motion to approve the PHS baseball trip to Myrtle Beach as presented," a board member said; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The coach noted five chaperones will accompany the team and that there will be no cost to families for the students traveling.

The board also reviewed and approved the intergovernmental agreement with Keel School District for the district's virtual learning program for grades 9–12. District staff said enrollment increased from 21 to 23 students since the memo was prepared and described the arrangement as a per‑student fee model. The board first voted to waive reading of the resolution and then voted to approve the agreement as presented.

Administrators presented and the board adopted the district's academic standards for 2025–26, covering math, literacy, science and social studies, noting those standards are aligned with state, national and professional organization guidance and are published online and in the Pulaski News.

Separately, the board approved the annual education and career plan (ACP) for grades 6–12, accepted updates to student handbooks at each school level and approved the personnel report listing recent hires, transfers and resignations. A brief budget update noted the finance director was absent but available for follow‑up by email, and the board confirmed the next business meeting will be Aug. 20.

The meeting adjourned after a motion and second.