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Superintendent reports no vendor quotes for generator; board approves proceeding on Beef in Schools and hears principal updates

Southwest Public Schools Board of Education · October 14, 2024
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Summary

Superintendent Drew Billeter told the board he received no vendor quotes for an emergency generator under DR-4778 and noted the district’s 25% cost share; the board approved moving forward with the Beef in Schools program process. Principal Tara Fries reported on Oct. 24 conferences, completion of Wonders Reading training and possible preschool application changes.

Superintendent Drew Billeter reported Oct. 14 that the district had not received vendor quotes for an emergency generator proposed under DR-4778 of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and said the district’s required 25% share of costs could be directed to other needs. The board discussed the matter but no formal purchase motion for the generator is recorded in the minutes.

During the same report, the board discussed the Beef in Schools Program and gave approval to proceed with the process to explore that program for the district. The minutes do not include details of a vote on program funding or schedule, only that the board gave approval to proceed with the process.

Principal Tara Fries updated the board that Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Oct. 24 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., that staff have completed Wonders Reading training, and that she is considering changes to the 2025–2026 preschool application stipulations. Superintendent Billeter also shared recent grant payment information with the board; details of those payments were not specified in the minutes.

The board adjourned at 8:31 p.m. and will meet next on Nov. 11, 2024, with superintendent evaluations due then for action under Board Policy 4057.