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USD 438 board reviews budget projections, building reports and holds executive sessions
Summary
At its March 10 meeting the U.S.D. 438 Board of Education heard Superintendent and principal reports on budgeting and state assessments, approved routine consent items, deferred a gifted education proposal pending more information, and conducted multiple executive sessions on negotiations and personnel.
The U.S.D. 438 Board of Education met in regular session March 10, 2025, recording five members present and approving routine consent items including minutes and financial reports. Superintendent Becca Flowers reported on district budget projections and provided legislative updates.
Principals Diane House and Steven Novotny summarized February attendance, academic performance and discipline. House noted upcoming state assessments and building activities; Novotny said high school pre-enrollment forms are being collected and reminded the board that a new high school cell phone policy will take effect after spring break.
Under new business the board discussed a gifted education proposal and agreed to gather additional information; no formal action was taken on the proposal. The minutes record a series of executive sessions: the board voted to enter closed session to discuss employer-employee negotiations and multiple closed sessions for nonelected personnel, inviting administrators and the business manager to attend. The minutes describe the stated return times and that the board returned to open session each time; no confidential deliberations or personnel details are disclosed in the public minutes.
The meeting concluded with approval of a contract for Chris Sanders as athletic director for the 2025'26 school year and a motion to adjourn. The board adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
