Randolph County Board approves policy updates, asbestos‑management contract and several routine items

At a regular meeting, the Randolph County Board of Education approved a set of routine items proposed by the superintendent (Speaker 2).

The board approved proposed updates to the Randolph County Board of Education policy manual for the 2025–26 school year based on the AASB policy pipeline submitted 10/16/2025. Board Chair (Speaker 3) called for a voice vote and the motion carried with 'ayes.'

Trustees also voted to approve a contract with Criterion K–12 Consulting LLC to provide asbestos management planning and inspection services. The superintendent told the board Criterion K–12 is familiar with district buildings and the firm performs cyclical three‑year updates of asbestos plans; the board approved the contract by voice vote after a motion and second.

The board approved surplus of two lawnmowers from the White Day High School capital asset list (02/2004 sheet) and approved an out‑of‑state field trip for approximately 26 RTHS students scheduled for 01/21/2026 with listed chaperones (Katie; Diane; Hannah; Hannah Womack). The transcript contains an inconsistent later reference to “Iowa State” when the trip motion referenced Atlanta, Georgia; the record does not definitively resolve that discrepancy.

Finally, the board approved the personnel action sheet by voice vote. All votes reported in the transcript were voice votes with narration of 'ayes' and no roll call or roll‑call tallies recorded.

Why it matters: These approvals finalize routine operational matters — policy alignment with state association recommendations, a facilities contract for asbestos compliance, asset accounting, student travel and personnel changes — that enable school operations and regulatory compliance.