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Potosi School District board approves library plan, course handbook and early‑college credits in unanimous votes
Summary
At its Nov. 5 meeting, the Potosi School District Board unanimously approved the Library Strategic Long‑Range Plan for 2026–2029, approved Early College credit requests for Spring 2026 and adopted the 2026–27 high school course handbook; expenditures and past minutes were also approved.
Board President Curt McMahon called the Potosi School District Board of Education to order at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 in the Keith C. Livens Auditorium and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The board approved minutes from Oct. 1 and Oct. 20 (annual meeting and budget hearing) after a motion by Board member Ben Gavinski and a second from Board member Ryne Emler; the motion passed 6‑0. Board member Connie Haberkorn moved, and Ryne Emler seconded, to approve current expenditures as presented; the roll‑call vote was unanimous, 6‑0.
Under administrative reports, the agenda listed PK–12 Principal Mike Uppena and District Administrator Kurt Cohen. Construction updates were discussed under unfinished business as informational items and were explicitly noted as not for action.
In new business, the board approved several district documents and requests. Board member Craig Bierman moved, and Ryne Emler seconded, to approve the Library Strategic Long‑Range Plan for 2026–2029 as presented; the motion passed 6‑0. Connie Haberkorn moved, seconded by Peggy Udelhoven, to approve CollEDGE UP Early College credit requests for Spring 2026; that motion passed 6‑0. The board also adopted the 2026–27 high school course handbook on a motion by Ryne Emler, seconded by Peggy Udelhoven; vote 6‑0.
Board members offered no additional input. Board member Peggy Udelhoven moved to adjourn the meeting; Ben Gavinski seconded and the board adjourned at 8:03 p.m. The minutes were signed and respectfully submitted by Board Clerk Craig Bierman.
What happened next: No follow‑up actions or dates were listed in the minutes for the approved items. The library plan, course handbook and early‑college requests were accepted as presented and will be implemented per district administrative procedures.
