Board approves policies, early-retirement incentive, new job description, and internal controls

During routine business the Griffith Public Schools board approved a series of motions by voice vote covering personnel, governance and financial controls.

Key approvals included: - Resolution 2026-7 (early-retirement incentive) tied to recent union negotiations; the plan includes contributions into employee VIVA accounts and allowances to include two administrators to reach the negotiated target. - Adoption of second-reading policies and approval of first readings where noted (items 4.1 and 4.2). - Approval of new eighth-grade ELA novel study books (item 4.4) and the 2026–2027 school supply list (item 4.5). - Approval of an internal control framework and manual (item 4.6) and a quarterly internal-control certification form (item 4.7) to increase documentation and monitoring of financial controls. - Approval of a new student data and reporting analyst job description (item 4.10) intended to transition duties from a part-time contractor to an in-house position and to support the regional virtual academy. - Approval of a new student club chapter (Grey Matters) focused on suicide-prevention awareness and support for students; board discussion noted community engagement and a parent/community advocate who approached the administration.

All motions were seconded and carried by voice vote; the transcript records the board’s verbal assent but does not provide individual roll-call tallies or names of motion makers and seconders for most items. The board discussed transparency with the State Board of Accounts regarding specific receipt codes for legal settlements and indicated the updated policies and controls will be available for future audits.