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USD 217 board approves technology funding, Driver’s Ed limits, hires and routine financial renewals
Summary
The USD 217 board authorized E-rate/CAT technology funding, set summer Driver’s Ed caps and fees, approved several hires and resignations, and renewed KASB contracts at the March 10 meeting.
At its March 10 meeting, the USD 217 Board of Education approved a package of administrative and financial actions including E-rate funding for technology, summer Driver’s Education limits and fees, several personnel actions and renewals of KASB services.
The board approved proceeding with unused E-rate and CAT funds from prior filing years to pay eligible technology expenses under the federal 85% / local 15% cost-share. The motion to proceed with E-rate/CAT funding was made by Courtney Reza, seconded by Nick Link and carried 5-0. The board also voted to offer district‑owned Surface devices to staff for $200 each (motion by Jason LaRue; second by Nick Link; motion carried 5-0).
On Driver’s Education, Courtney Reza moved to cap summer 2025 Driver’s Ed at 20 students, prioritizing in‑district students; in‑district tuition was set at $125 and out‑of‑district tuition at $325. Kim Hull seconded; the motion carried 6-0.
Personnel motions approved included hiring Ashlie Huber as assistant track coach and Jon Haehn as the summer Driver’s Ed teacher (motion carried 5-0), and the board accepted the resignation of Abbey Drew with thanks (motion carried 5-0). A resignation from Ellen Hall as high‑school cheer sponsor was tabled pending handbook change discussions. The board also appointed Daniel Dunn to the vacated board seat (motion by Reyna Delgado; second by Kim Hull; motion carried 6-0).
Financial and administrative renewals were approved: the board renewed the KASB Legal Assistance Fund contract for 2025–26 at $2,750 and renewed KASB membership Option 1 at $3,435.38 (both motions carried 6-0). The board noted Dream First interest earnings of $27,000 from July 1, 2024 to the present and agreed to continue placing general fund money in renewable 30‑day certificates of deposit.
The board authorized an early March payroll due to staff absence, directed the clerk and business staff to reconcile activity accounts and seek pricing from other auditors, and discussed rental properties; no final rental contract was recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Votes and recorded outcomes are taken from the meeting minutes and are noted in the actions list below.
