The board approved several operational items on Dec. 11 and received an informational presentation on a proposed cellular tower partnership.

Buildings and grounds staff asked the board to approve advertising bids for a roof replacement at Wexford Elementary; Jeff Zimerman explained the roof is 27 years old, architect/engineer services were procured, bids will be advertised for three weeks with a bid opening slated for Jan. 7, and a recommendation will be presented to the Jan. 12 board meeting. The board voted to advertise the bids.

The board approved the 2026–27 academic calendar with minor shifts that provide flexibility (including a Thursday/Friday graduation option to mitigate weather conflicts). Administrators said calendar decisions reflect HVAC project timelines, regional coordination, testing windows, and compensation planning.

The board also approved an Act 80 exception application that gives the district flexibility to count in-service days and parent-teacher conference hours toward required instructional time in 2025–26. Administrators described Act 80 as allowing days or hours equivalency for required instructional time.

On facilities revenue, district staff provided an informational update on SmartLink’s plan to construct an engineered light pole to host cellular arrays to improve coverage on the secondary campus. The project would proceed only after township planning approvals and any necessary FCC/FDA or other regulatory clearances; lease revenue to the district was noted as a potential benefit but board approval would be contingent on those external approvals.

No final board action on the SmartLink lease occurred; the board heard the informational update and asked questions about safety standards and regulatory compliance.