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At a glance: board approvals — minutes, assurances, budget amendments, surplus, personnel report and superintendent contract
Summary
The board approved April 14 minutes, an amended agenda, federal consolidated application assurances (to be digitally signed by June 30), budget amendments 14–17, seven surplus items, the personnel report and an amended superintendent contract; several approvals were by voice vote.
Key motions and outcomes from the May 20 meeting:
- Minutes and amended agenda: The board approved the April 14 open‑session minutes and adopted an amended agenda (adding LJ Bell construction after item 7.15) by voice vote.
- Federal assurances: Angel May (director of federal programs) requested approval to digitally sign the consolidated application assurances (Title I–IV and related titles) by June 30; the board approved the request and the digital signature step to move the application process to step one of the online submission.
- Budget amendments (14–17): Finance staff presented budget amendment 14 (state funds increase of $143,630), amendment 15 (state/federal funds increase of $63,962), amendment 16 (capital outlay increase of approximately $2,000,000.28 — transcript text includes formatting irregularities) and amendment 17 (other local funds increase of $146,092.16). The board approved amendments 14–17 by voice vote.
- Surplus items: The board approved listing seven surplus items (largely related to moving out of LJ Bell) for sale on govdeals.com.
- Personnel report: After a closed session citing state statute for personnel confidentiality, the board approved the personnel report and addendum by motion and voice vote.
- Superintendent contract: A motion to approve the superintendent’s amended contract was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
What’s next: Board staff will proceed with the digital assurances submission, adjust budgets as approved, list surplus items, and implement personnel actions. The LJ Bell design direction (see separate coverage) was also approved during the meeting.
