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Board approves multiple fiscal and personnel measures, adopts 2025 plans and budgets
Summary
At its Oct. 9 meeting the Western Wayne Board approved resolutions transferring appropriations, adopted the 2025 Capitol Project Plan and Bus Replacement Plan, approved 2025 budgets, accepted donations, approved hires and resignations, and approved payment of bills; most votes were unanimous.
The Western Wayne Board of School Trustees approved a slate of fiscal and personnel measures at its Oct. 9 meeting, including transfers of appropriations, adoption of capital and transportation plans, budget approvals, personnel hires and resignations, and payment of bills.
Key actions recorded in the meeting minutes include: - Resolution #15-2024 (transfer appropriations within a fund): moved by Brent Fortman, seconded by Sarah Pennington; motion carried 5-0. - Resolution #16-2024 (transfer from Educational Fund to Operations Fund): moved by Sarah Pennington, seconded by Brent Fortman; motion carried 5-0. - Resolution #17-2024 (authority to reduce appropriations and/or operating balance): moved by Phil Pflum, seconded by Sarah Pennington; motion carried 5-0. - 2025 Capitol Project Plan: approved and adopted on a motion by Sarah Pennington, seconded by Brent Fortman; carried unanimously. - 2025–2029 Bus Replacement Plan: approved and adopted; carried 5-0. - 2025 Budgets (Education Fund, Debt Service, Operations, Rainy Day, Retirement/Severance Bond Fund): moved by Dave Sturgis, seconded by Brent Fortman; carried 5-0. - BPA fundraiser to sell Sauder Kettle Corn: approved 5-0. - Donations accepted (American Legion $500 to cheerleading; Bunge $500 to FFA; MediCenter Pharmacy $200 to academic awards; Brent Fortman $300 to student all-sports passes; NLTC $200 to prom): motion carried 4-0-1 (Brent Fortman abstained). - Non-certified hire approved (Andi Melerowicz, HS special education instructional aide): carried 5-0. - Coaching hires approved (multiple positions): motion carried 4-0-1 (Dave Sturgis abstained). - Resignations accepted (Debbie Turner and Miranda Grimm): carried 5-0. - Termination of 8th-grade volleyball coach Richai Riggs: approved 5-0. - Bills approved for payment: motion carried 5-0.
Most items were approved without extended discussion; two votes recorded an abstention: donations (Brent Fortman) and coaching hires (Dave Sturgis). The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
