Madison Local board names Jeff Thompson treasurer pro tempore, approves financial items and policy updates
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Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Madison Local Schools board appointed Jeff Thompson as treasurer pro tempore, approved routine financial reports, accepted donations, authorized a tax‑anticipation note and adopted 34 policy updates (one abstention).
The Madison Local Schools Board on Dec. 17 named Jeff Thompson treasurer pro tempore and approved a slate of routine fiscal and personnel items ahead of year‑end.
The board amended the agenda to add a temporary treasurer appointment after Treasurer Steve Vasek reported he was ill. A motion to name Jeff Thompson treasurer pro tempore was moved and seconded and carried on a roll‑call vote with all recorded members voting yes.
Why it matters: the temporary appointment fills a short‑term administrative gap so the district can complete year‑end financial work. The board also approved the monthly financial report, expedited payments that had arisen before purchase orders were finalized, and the purchase of two vans to reduce transportation costs.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the monthly financial reports and cash reconciliation; accepted a donations list of 34 items; approved a resolution to issue a tax‑anticipation note to manage cash flow; approved personnel and contract items on the consent agenda; and adopted 34 updated board policies. One board member abstained from the policy vote because they said they had not seen tracked changes in the emailed packet. Specific recorded roll‑call outcomes and motions are included in the meeting record.
Personnel and contracts: the board approved a package of employee actions including retirements, substitute and special‑needs staffing adjustments and eight continuing contracts. The board also approved placement of an administrative intern who will be mentored at the high school.
Policy updates: administrators presented 34 policy revisions. One member said the emailed materials did not display tracked changes and abstained; the motion to approve the policies carried by roll call. Administrators said the revisions align district policy with current law and practice.
The meeting closed with holiday acknowledgments and thanks to departing members. The board did not convene in executive session and adjourned at the end of the agenda.
What’s next: routine financial administration will proceed under the treasurer pro tempore; personnel and policy changes take effect per district procedure.