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Board hears concerns about low attendance, tribe donation offer and PTO transportation issues
Summary
Trustees and staff reported low attendance ('below 6 ADA'), a tribal offer of $50,000 toward a play structure, and PTO concerns about purchasing a van and missing promised donations. Superintendent warned against parents driving the district van because of liability concerns.
During reports and communications, Superintendent Johnson stated that attendance is 'below 6 ADA' and said declining enrollment makes lapsation likely unless new students enroll. The minutes quote the superintendent noting independent study is not working well for students who need in‑seat instruction.
Trustee Coleen McCloud raised a safety concern about a 'far gate' and reported that Vaughn Pena of the tribe indicated the tribe could contribute $50,000 toward a play structure and possibly redoing the blacktop; Superintendent Frances recommended obtaining a written letter from tribal leadership to confirm the pledge. The PTO's Ms. Stubbs described research into purchasing a 12‑passenger Chevy Express van; she said she would forward dealer information to the board and expressed concern about large capital expenditures given uncertainty about the school's future. On whether parents could drive the van, Superintendent Frances said, "it is best not to have parents drive the van due to liability concerns for both parents and the district, but she will look into it."
