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District reports van damaged by deer, explores cameras and notes staff training

Ashley Community Schools Board of Education · December 15, 2025
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Summary

Traci Gavenda told the board a white district van hit a deer, causing over $5,000 in damage and remaining in Big Rapids awaiting parts. She also reported a Nov. 18 NARCAN training (six attendees) and that the district is exploring cameras for vans; a MESSA representative answered staff health insurance questions.

District operations updates to the board included vehicle damage, safety training and potential equipment changes.

Mrs. Traci Gavenda reported that a white district van struck a deer and that “The deer did over $5000 worth of damage and is still in Big Rapids due to the cost of bringing it home and getting it fixed.” She said the district is waiting for parts and is exploring the installation of cameras in vans. Gavenda also reported that a Nov. 18 NARCAN training drew six attendees and that a MESSA representative visited to answer staff insurance questions.

Board discussion was informational; no formal action or funding decisions on vehicle repair or camera installation were recorded at the meeting.