Agenda items
- Motion carries 6-0; moved by Ann Brezinski, seconded by Gretchen DeMarah-Pammer; Samantha Czako not…2.1 · Consent Agenda — hires, resignations, minutes, financials
Hires included Karen Crettol (School Psychologist, MS+30 Step 14, $79,683 plus 10 additional school days and $1,000 National Board Certified), Arianna Lombardi (Math Teacher, BS Step 2, $56,833), Todd Huntley and Brady Schumer (Security Officers), paraprofessionals Kashanie Jackson and Alyssa McCord, plus coaching and sponsor stipends. Resignations: Bill Artz (Red Surge Co-Sponsor), Kelly Katzmann (Science Teacher), Michael Spiwak (Math Teacher), Wilma Tejero (Nutrition Services).
Source: meeting minutes - On the agenda3.1 · AP Test Scores presentation
Presented by Mrs. Kohl. Preliminary AP scores released in July. Pass rate at 65%, up since Title I began funding all AP tests in 2022-23. District estimates AP credit saves families roughly $400,000 in tuition, room and board. Several students also earned the Seal of Biliteracy. Priorities include AP teacher collaboration time and continued use of AP Classroom.
- Motion carries 6-0; moved by Sally Martell, seconded by Jennifer Edmonds5.1 · Approve policies placed on 30-day review
Policies 1:10 School District Legal Status, 1:20 District Organization/Operations/Cooperative Agreements, 1:30 School District Philosophy, 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria, 5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition, 7:240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities, 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies.
Source: meeting minutes - Motion carries 6-0; moved by Jennifer Edmonds, seconded by Lubow Lewicky6.1 · FY27 New Resources
New World History/Civics supplement, new AP Seminar monitoring platform, high-interest novels paired with the reading curriculum, updated World History classroom sets with online at-home access.
Source: meeting minutes - Motion carries 6-0; moved by Jennifer Edmonds, seconded by Gretchen DeMarah-Pammer6.2 · FY27 Health Insurance Renewal
Fully insured plan renewal negotiated down 3%. The highest-cost plan (PPO Buy Up) was closed to new enrollment and, by agreement between district and union, eliminated — about $45,000 in savings. Four plans remain; cost-share percentages are set by contract. An insurance committee of four board-appointed and four union-appointed members will bring further recommendations.
Source: meeting minutes - On the agenda4.3 · KARVES and IASB reports
Mrs. Edmonds reported the KARVES Committee will meet next month. Mr. Patterson asked Mrs. Brezinski to report at the August meeting on the IASB seminar she attended.
- Motion carries 6-09 · Adjournment at 6:37 p.m.
Moved by Jennifer Edmonds, seconded by Gretchen DeMarah-Pammer.
Source: meeting minutes
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