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Board approves curriculum adoption, wellness policy changes, demographic study and routine business
Summary
The board approved a six‑year secondary ELA adoption, updates to the wellness policy (including restricting food dyes and some ultra‑processed foods), a $6,000 demographic study, surplus declarations, field trips, and routine financial claims.
At its March 9 meeting the Western Boone board approved multiple routine but substantive items: the secondary English language arts curriculum adoption for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2032; updates to the district wellness policy; contracting a demographic study; and approvals of trips, donations and claims.
Trisha, speaking for secondary teachers, described a collaborative selection process by grades 6–12 and recommended adoption of a program that had been piloted and received teacher support. The board approved the recommended ELA materials for the six‑year adoption period.
Michelle summarized recommended wellness policy updates following a Department of Education food service audit. “No food dyes. Ultra processed foods,” she said, and staff recommended adopting the changes now to take effect next school year. The policy also clarifies that outside groups may use school facilities for programs such as Little League when available.
The board approved a recommendation to hire Dr. McKibben for a demographic study at a cost of $6,000 to inform potential building improvements and planning. Board members said the study will help the district plan proactively.
Other routine actions approved included declaring auditorium equipment surplus after recent renovations, approving summer youth camp dates and the high‑school athletics summer calendar, accepting several community donations (amounts listed in the agenda), approving four out‑of‑state/overnight student trips for FFA and DECA, and approving claims and monthly financial reports (February education fund cash balance reported at $5,440,000; February education expenditures $984,243; operations fund cash balance $3,519,000).
The board also approved personnel recommendations including the hiring of a custodian and accepted several non‑resident student requests. Several items were approved by voice vote; the transcript records approvals but does not list individual recorded vote tallies.
Why it matters: The ELA adoption establishes materials for multiple years; the wellness updates change nutrition standards applied in school meals and community use of facilities; the demographic study will guide long‑range facility planning; and the approved trips and camps affect student extracurricular opportunities.
What’s next: Staff will implement the wellness changes next school year, proceed with the demographic study, schedule ELA rollout and provide any necessary notices to families about curriculum and scheduling changes.
