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Ainsworth board approves Emergency Operations Plan, $200,000 depreciation transfer and several enrollment requests
Summary
At its Aug. 11 meeting the Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education approved the district Emergency Operations Plan for 2025–26, adopted a revised wellness policy, authorized a $200,000 transfer to the Depreciation Fund for vehicle/facility needs, approved routine claims and accepted multiple student enrollment option requests.
The Ainsworth Community Schools Board of Education on Aug. 11 approved the district’s Emergency Operations Plan for the 2025–26 school year, adopted a revised wellness policy and authorized a $200,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund for vehicle replacement and facility maintenance.
Superintendent Dale Hafer presented routine district reports on finance, transportation, buildings and grounds, board policy review, the strategic plan and professional development. After discussion, Frank Beel moved and Jake Graff seconded approval of the Emergency Operations Plan; the roll call vote recorded ayes from the five members present and one absence and the motion carried.
The board also approved the second reading of revised wellness policy 508.13 on a roll-call vote and recognized the periodic review of policies 606.06 through 609.01. As part of the consent agenda, the board approved claims drawn against multiple funds including $396,228.53 from the General Fund, $15,089.38 from the Hot Lunch Fund, $1,375.00 from the Special Building Fund, $43,491.00 from the Depreciation Fund and $2,134.06 from Section 125. The treasurer reported cash assets of $3,277,323.95 as of July 31.
Board members moved and approved three enrollment option requests: Leighton Fischer to attend Rock County for 2025–26; Enzo and Penelope D'Antonio to attend Rock County for 2025–26; and Andrew and Emilio Red Bird to attend Valentine for 2025–26. Each motion passed by roll-call vote with one board member absent.
The board set a Budget Retreat for Aug. 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Office (no formal business will be conducted) and scheduled a Budget Hearing and Tax Request Hearing followed by the regular board meeting for Sept. 8 at 7:00 p.m. Agendas will be available for public inspection in the superintendent’s office.
All motions recorded in the minutes carried on roll-call votes; Crystal Dailey was noted as absent for the meeting.
