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Stanton School District board approves agreements, engages bond counsel and authorizes $15,000 SBRC request
Summary
At its Oct. 8 meeting the Stanton School District Board approved a series of routine motions — including an MOU with Noble Township Education Services, Corner Conference membership and a bond counsel engagement — and authorized administration to request up to $15,000 from the SBRC for excess EL program costs.
The Stanton School District Board of Directors on Oct. 8 approved multiple routine items and authorized district staff to seek up to $15,000 in state supplemental funding to cover excess costs of the English Learner program.
President John McDonald called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the district STEM Room. Directors John McDonald, Jackie Hoyt, Cameron Lewellen, Travis Taylor and Zach Ward were present along with Superintendent David Gute, Principal Katie Elwood, Assistant Principal Jerry Hartman and School Business Official Stephanie Burke.
The board first approved the meeting agenda on a motion by Director Zach Ward, seconded by Director Cameron Lewellen. The consent agenda, covering past minutes, reports and bills, was approved on a motion by Lewellen and seconded by Ward.
Superintendent David Gute told the board there have been two informational community meetings about a bond that will appear on the Nov. 4, 2025, school election ballot. Gute also reported that KPE Architecture has been sold and said he has met with representatives of the acquiring firm.
Principal Katie Elwood distributed a written update and reported on PTSO and Booster Club activities and on Fall FastBridge assessment results.
In new business the board approved several motions as presented:
• A memorandum of understanding with Noble Township Education Services for the 2025–2026 school year (motion by Zach Ward, second by Cameron Lewellen; unanimous vote).
• The district's 2026–2027 Corner Conference membership agreement (motion by Cameron Lewellen, second by Jackie Hoyt; unanimous vote).
• A Bond Counsel Agreement with Ahlers and Cooney, P.C., to represent the district on bond-related legal matters ahead of the November ballot (motion by Cameron Lewellen, second by Zach Ward; unanimous vote).
• Authorization for district administration to submit a request to the SBRC for a modified supplemental amount up to $15,000 to cover excess costs of providing the English Learner program in the prior year (motion by Zach Ward, second by Travis Taylor; unanimous vote). The $15,000 figure was stated in the motion as the upper limit of the request.
School Business Official Stephanie Burke distributed board policies 208, 208R1, 208.1E1, 401.1, 502.7, 507.5 and 710.1E1 for first readings and review.
President McDonald adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m. The board's next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the STEM Room.
