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Board members praise ISBA presentation and weigh administrator blackout-date expectations
Summary
Board members commended a presentation by Mrs. Schalk and Mrs. Owen at the ISBA conference, debated whether administrators should follow the same blackout-date conduct as teachers, and discussed the possibility of presenting at COSSBA in March 2026.
During board communications the trustees highlighted recent conference activity and internal expectations. Larry Hauswald and Karen Lopp both "expressed pride at the presentation given by Mrs. Schalk and Mrs. Owen at the ISBA conference," and several attendees reportedly complimented the session. Mary Mathes said she hopes the corporation can present at the COSSBA conference in March 2026.
Board President candidate comments included a statement that administrators should adhere to the same blackout-date expectations as teachers; the minutes record that Nick Evans "expressed his belief that administrators should follow the same conduct regarding blackout dates that teachers are expected to follow." The board continued with routine business and adjourned at 4:38 p.m. after a unanimous motion to adjourn.
