Norfork board approves facilities master plan, adopts job description and green-lights 29-seat activity bus

At its regular meeting, the Norfork School District board approved a slate of governance items including a facilities six‑year master plan update, adoption of a curriculum facilitator job description and a recommendation to purchase a 29‑passenger activity bus for student activities.

The board voted to approve the district’s six‑year academic facilities and transportation plan for the 2027–2029 cycle, which includes a proposed roof replacement for the agricultural building that staff said would meet state funding criteria. Staff told the board the state would cover roughly 51% of the qualified cost while the district’s share would be about 49%; an initial roof bid cited in meeting materials was about $75,000, of which the district would be responsible for its 49% share if the project is approved by the state.

Also on facilities, staff discussed the cost of replacing the elementary school’s aging air‑conditioning system. Meeting remarks estimated the district portion to be about $420,000 if the state requires full replacement for eligibility (the full replacement figure was described at roughly $840,000). Staff recommended incremental replacements tied to ongoing documentation of maintenance and repairs through the HERO/state tracking system to strengthen future funding requests.

The board approved purchasing a used 2014 Starcraft 29‑passenger shuttle bus for extracurricular trips and activities. Staff described the bus as an activity vehicle not placed on regular routes (it requires a commercial driver for route use) and said the district has funds in its enhanced transportation account to cover part of the purchase. Board discussion emphasized improved air conditioning and reduced need to run multiple buses for events as key benefits.

Routine governance votes passed by voice, including approval of the previous month’s minutes, financial reports and bills, and the annual Act 1599 conflict‑of‑interest resolution (the latter documents board/employee business relationships for state compliance). The board also adopted a curriculum facilitator job description recommended for Miss Jones and approved a $25‑per‑meeting stipend for staff serving on the district wellness committee.

Votes at a glance - Previous meeting minutes — approved (voice vote; tally not recorded in transcript) - Financial reports and bills — approved (voice vote) - Act 1599 conflict‑of‑interest resolution — approved (voice vote) - Six‑year facilities & transportation master plan (2027–2029), including ag building roof — approved (voice vote) - Purchase of 2014 Starcraft 29‑passenger shuttle bus — approved (voice vote) - Curriculum facilitator job description — approved (voice vote) - Wellness committee stipends ($25 per meeting) — approved (voice vote)

The board scheduled follow‑up and staffing actions for items that require further planning or state approval. Where dollar amounts or external approvals were discussed (state funding for facilities, bus pricing and grant matches), staff indicated detailed figures and formal approvals would be finalized in upcoming meetings or via state review.