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Principal Becky Manika introduced Skye, a facility/therapy goldendoodle used in classrooms for reading and student support; Superintendent Kevin Robida reported on choir accomplishments, mentorship programs and upcoming events. The board also approved a new hire and several student trips on the consent agenda.
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At its organizational meeting the DeWitt board approved a slate of officers (John Tramontano as president, Brad Weaver as vice president, Mr. Stoddard as secretary), designated committee structure and approved the district's 2026 regular meeting schedule and work session dates.
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The DeWitt Public Schools Board voted to continue its middle‑school cell‑phone locker pilot through the 2025–26 school year but amended the proposal to exclude smartwatches from the locker requirement; the amendment passed with one member opposed.
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The board approved the DeWitt High School curriculum guide after discussion about math sequencing, a proposed audio‑visual media production class, and questions about which grades may take the young adult literature course. The board asked staff to clarify course eligibility and syllabus visibility.
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The DeWitt Public Schools Board approved an amended 2025–26 general fund budget that reflects roughly $856,000 in additional revenue offset by about $835,000 in added expenditures and a projected ending fund balance of $7.6 million. Officials said one‑time state and federal items and uncertain state guidance affect the districts near‑term outlook.
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A public commenter accused the district of systemic mistreatment of neurodivergent students; Superintendent Kevin Robidick and board members described existing universal accommodations, added EI classrooms and paraprofessional training and committed to follow up on visibility and implementation of supports.
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Students and staff described restarting Peer Assistant Leadership and Service (PALS) at DeWitt High School to help new students navigate the building, reduce bullying through peer mediation and host social events; the board heard the presentation during its regular meeting.
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District officials described an overhaul of the emergency operations plan that will produce a separate plan for every school building, embed a new cardiac emergency response plan, adopt the state Standard Response Protocol and expand training, equipment and facility security upgrades.
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The board recommended forming a committee (high school principal, athletic director, community member, and at least one current/former coach) to review Memorial Stadium dedication applications under board policy 72.50; some members asked to broaden representation beyond athletics.
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The DeWitt Public Schools Board approved a $2,312,584 GMP amendment to Clark Construction for bid package No. 15 and approved related pre-bond representation, construction management and architectural contracts as part of the 2021 building and site capital project.