USD 261 board approves consent agenda, fuel contract and several routine items

The USD 261 board approved several routine motions and reports during the meeting.

Procedural motions: A motion to approve the meeting agenda (moved by Jeremy, second by Kelly) passed by voice vote 6–0. The consent agenda, which included disposal of aged vehicles and authorization to move forward on repairs (including a bus in need of motor replacement), was approved by voice vote 6–0.

Finance and contracts: Treasurer Ryan reported that all bills and payroll have been processed and the district completed an in‑house auditor visit; the independent audit is expected to be finalized and reported in late January. Justin reported the district entered a one‑year fuel contract with HAMP Oil covering 30% of annual consumption (about 7,000 gallons unleaded and 13,000 gallons diesel) from Dec. 1, 2024, to Dec. 1, 2025, as a budgetary measure to lock pricing; estimated dollar savings since 2022 were discussed.

Policy and curriculum votes: The board approved new campus high school course proposals (motion by Jeremy, second by Barb, voice vote 6–0) and adopted the USD 261 legislative platform as presented (motion passed 6–0). The board also voted to adopt the plant and animal policy as presented (motion by Kelly, second by Jeremy; voice vote 6–0).

Executive session: Later in the meeting the board entered executive session for non‑elected personnel to protect an identifiable individual's privacy, returned and then extended the session; the chair indicated action was taken upon return.

Below is a summary of votes at a glance from the meeting: agenda approval (6–0), consent agenda (6–0), treasurer's report approval (6–0), new course proposals (6–0), legislative platform adoption (6–0), plant and animal policy adoption (6–0).