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Superintendent highlights school reopening, comfort dog 'Harley' and upcoming SB637 lease meeting
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Kevin Skinkis updated the board on school reopening, staff and student engagement with the new comfort dog named Harley, praised Aramark's reopening work, and outlined next steps on SB637 lease discussions and a September funding options presentation from Raymond James.
Superintendent Dr. Kevin Skinkis reported on the opening of the school year and noted that students and staff have been engaging with Harley, the high school’s new comfort dog, as part of district supports. He commended Aramark for its work preparing the building for reopening and said administrators continue to monitor operations as the year begins.
Dr. Skinkis also updated the board on the SB637 project, saying a meeting will take place at the end of the month to begin lease discussions associated with that work. He added that a representative from Raymond James is scheduled to attend a September board meeting to present funding options, including bonds, for potential site and safety improvements. The tentative FY26 budget has been updated with FY25 June 30 actuals and the board is scheduled to take action on the final budget on Sept. 9, 2025.
