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Board approves new treasurer contract, calamity‑day waiver and routine fiscal and personnel measures
Summary
Mount Vernon City Schools approved a new treasurer contract for Courtney Roberts, a waiver related to a ninth calamity day (Mr. Ward abstained), and multiple fiscal, business and personnel items including appropriations, contracts and hires.
The Mount Vernon City Schools Board approved a slate of routine but consequential business matters, including the appointment of a new treasurer, a calamity‑day waiver, fiscal transfers and multiple personnel actions.
Treasurer contract: The board voted to offer a treasurer contract to Courtney Roberts after a motion and roll‑call vote; the clerk recorded unanimous approval among voting members. The motion was introduced during the business portion of the meeting and passed by roll call.
Calamity‑day waiver: Because the district exceeded scheduled calamity days this year, the board approved a waiver to relieve teachers from an extended school year requirement tied to the ninth calamity day. Ms. Pergola‑Di moved the motion and Mr. Workman seconded; the roll call recorded Ms. Pergola‑Di, Mr. Workman, Dr. Bennett and Mrs. Getzman voting yes and Mr. Ward abstaining. The motion carried (yes=4, abstain=1).
Fiscal and business approvals: The fiscal services report included cash balances, an investment total around $820,000 as of April and two recommended appropriations increases for the principals fund (018) and advanced placement (014) accounts. The board approved a measure to rescind a temporary 070 fund and move approximately $5.478 million back into the general fund to prevent state forecast concerns. In business services, the board approved three routine items: a locker service agreement, an Aramark food service agreement for 2026–27, and a physician bond policy renewal for three years at $830; those items passed by roll call.
Student services and personnel: The board approved an audiology contract for 2026–27, confirmed approximately 297–299 graduates for commencement planning, and approved a cultural education agreement addendum. A large personnel slate — retirements, resignations, internal transfers, substitute hires and new hires for 2026–27 — also passed. Mr. Ward abstained on the certificated personnel vote because a spouse’s name was included on the list; other voting members approved the slate.
Classified staff approvals included custodial and bus garage appointments plus summer food‑service staffing. The board discussed a one‑day‑per‑week pickup plan at the high school to increase participation in the summer meal program.
The board concluded regular business and voted to convene an executive session to discuss personnel appointments.
