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Board approves Bank of Commerce debit-card fundraising program and routine personnel/contracts

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT · July 9, 2026
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Summary

The board unanimously approved a Bank of Commerce branded-debit-card fundraising agreement (minimum $1,000 annually and roughly $0.05 per swipe), authorized two teachers on alternate state authorizations and approved $2,026.27 in CTE extra-day contracts; voters' levy discussion and attendance policy were deferred for later meetings.

During the meeting the board voted on several action items after staff presentations.

Bank of Commerce fundraising debit-card program: Superintendent Williams described a proposed partnership with the Bank of Commerce to issue branded debit cards using district mascot imagery. Key terms presented included a guaranteed minimum $1,000 annual contribution to the district and roughly $0.05 per card swipe that would accrue to the district; staff said the product likely would roll out in August or September if approved. The board moved and unanimously approved the agreement by roll call.

Alternate authorizations: The superintendent reported two teachers (Lori Balmforth and Chandra Day) need alternate authorizations through the state for the coming year. The board moved, seconded and approved those authorizations by roll call.

CTE extra-day contracts: Staff presented contracts for extra days funded by the district's CTE program. The board approved the proposed $2,026.27 in CTE extra-day contracts after a motion and roll-call vote.

Votes at a glance: all recorded roll-call votes on these items were recorded as "Aye" by the attending board members (Missus Cherry; Mister Cottle; Mister Burtonshaw; Missus Belknap; and the Chair), and each motion passed.

Next steps: staff will finalize the Bank of Commerce agreement details with the bank for an August'September rollout and process the authorized state paperwork for the two teachers and the CTE contracts.