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Evart board approves hires, payments and minutes; authorizes purchase of used bus
Summary
At its regular meeting, the Evart Public Schools Board of Education approved multiple personnel hires, ratified minutes and payments, and authorized purchase of a previously leased 2024-model bus (authorization up to $100,000; expected cost ~$83,000). The board also approved committee minutes and several coach and staff appointments.
The Evart Public Schools Board of Education approved a slate of routine actions at its meeting, including personnel hires, payment of district bills and minutes from prior meetings, and authorized purchase of a previously leased bus.
A series of motions carried by voice vote. The board approved the minutes of the May 11, 2026 regular meeting and the committee-of-the-whole minutes from May 11, 2026, and authorized payment of the general, hot-lunch, trust agency and athletic funds. Several staffing recommendations were approved, including Jessica Vanscoy as varsity volleyball coach; Lauren (last name transcribed as "Nazi") as eighth-grade boys basketball coach; approval of a high school physical education/health teacher (name transcribed in the record); Emma Dyer as a para professional assigned to the high school; Eddie Gray as seventh-grade boys basketball coach; and Levi Hallberger as transportation director/mechanic (dual-role). The motions carried by voice vote with no recorded roll-call tallies in the minutes.
On a capital item, the board authorized the purchase of a previously leased bus, approving up to $100,000 for the purchase. Staff reported the vehicle is a 2024 model with approximately 36,000–40,000 miles and that the expected purchase price (including district lettering) is about $83,000; the bus was described as being procured through a dealer relationship with Howland Bus. The motion to authorize the expenditure carried by voice vote.
Why it matters: the personnel approvals and minute ratifications are standard governance actions that keep school operations staffed and compliant with open-meeting requirements. The bus purchase decision affects the district’s transportation capacity and capital spending; board discussion included questions about mileage and vehicle origin.
Votes at a glance: - Approve May 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes — approved (voice vote). - Approve committee-of-the-whole minutes (May 11, 2026) — approved (voice vote). - Authorize payment of bills (general/hot lunch/trust/athletic funds) — approved (voice vote). - Approve Jessica Vanscoy as varsity volleyball coach — approved (voice vote). - Approve Lauren [last name transcribed as "Nazi"] as eighth-grade boys basketball coach — approved (voice vote). - Approve high school PE/health teacher (name transcribed) — approved (voice vote). - Approve Emma Dyer as para professional (assigned to high school) — approved (voice vote). - Approve Eddie Gray as seventh-grade boys basketball coach — approved (voice vote). - Approve Levi Hallberger as transportation director/mechanic — approved (voice vote). - Authorize purchase of previously leased 2024-model bus (up to $100,000; est. cost $83,000; vendor via Howland Bus) — approved (voice vote).
What’s next: The items approved tonight were routine confirmations and hires; planned follow-ups include the July agenda where staff will present a literacy pilot (see separate item) and potential policy review regarding approval of overnight student trips.
