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Westonka board approves new ticketing pricing, storage-shed contract, equipment disposals and staffing changes; policies receive first reading
Summary
The Westonka School Board unanimously approved an updated ticketing pricing structure, a contract with Lester Buildings for a storage shed, disposal of obsolete equipment, staffing adjustments for 2027, and advanced the first reading of two policies. Treasurer reported $214,455.45 in donations YTD and enrollment of 2,452.
The Westonka School Board approved a package of routine action items including an updated ticketing pricing structure, a contract award with Lester Buildings for a storage shed, disposal of obsolete equipment, position eliminations/reductions/additions for school year 2027, and the first reading of two board policies.
The Chair moved each item and the motions were seconded; each motion carried by voice vote with no opposition recorded.
Votes at a glance
- Action 8a: Approval of the updated ticketing pricing structure (move to electronic tickets with a limited cash option and incentives for online purchases). Outcome: approved. Mover: Chair (S1). Second: recorded as given. - Action 8b: Approval of contract award with Lester Buildings for a storage shed (described as outside the bond scope but connected to bond efforts). Outcome: approved. Mover: Chair (S1). - Action 8c: Approval to sell or recycle obsolete equipment. Outcome: approved. Mover: Chair (S1). - Action 8d: Approval of position eliminations, reductions and additions for school year 2027. Outcome: approved. Mover: Chair (S1). - Action 8e: Approval of the first reading of Policy 3712 (video surveillance other than on buses) and Policy 8100 (school board process and procedures). Outcome: first reading approved. Mover: Chair (S1).
During the superintendent's report, the treasurer and finance staff provided operational figures: the superintendent reported a March 1 enrollment of 2,452 students, and the treasurer (Treasurer (S2)) read a list of donations across schools and programs and reported a year-to-date donations total of $214,455.45. The superintendent noted budget work in progress and said the district is aiming for a $200,000 staffing-related savings target for the year. "Saving of $200,000 is what our goal is this year," the superintendent said.
Board members were told the finance committee will meet in early April to review budget progress and that the adopted budget for next school year will be presented in June.
No contested votes or formal oppositions were recorded for the action items at this meeting.
