The Board held its final regular meeting of 2025, focusing on year-end financial reporting, strategic planning progress, and a deep dive into campus-level data. The session balanced the celebration of departing leadership with a rigorous look at the district's operational and academic health.
Celebrations & Consent Agenda
The meeting opened with a heartfelt farewell and the efficient handling of end-of-year business:
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Board Recognition: We celebrated Chaquinta Hill as she concluded her term of service. We are deeply grateful for her dedication and leadership on the Board.
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Business Approvals: The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the November meeting minutes, Financial Reports, Enrollment reports, and the Region 10 Food Service Co-op agreement.
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Faculty Feedback: Our faculty representative shared insights on the successful implementation of the phone ban, noting a positive shift in student socialization.
Committee Updates & Operational Progress
The Board’s various committees provided detailed reports on the district's ongoing initiatives and fiscal health:
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Financial Oversight: The Finance Committee is reviewing the endowment and investment policies, as well as bond covenant compliance. Our partners at YYY Financial Advisors are fully onboarded and have already helped refine our accounting processes regarding fixed assets and state-level TRS reporting.
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Teacher Success: The District Improvement Committee reported that the number of teachers receiving the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designation has grown from 18% to 27%.
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Facility Improvements: Updates include plans for better security lighting at the Elm campus, maintenance equipment for gym floors, and a district-wide audit to eliminate camera blind spots.
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Academic Performance: Attendance rates across the district remain a point of pride, with almost all campuses reporting above 96%.
Strategic Planning & Future Outlook
As we look toward 2026, the Board is prioritizing transparency and long-term stability:
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Data-Driven Decisions: The Board is currently reviewing three-year data sets covering student performance, attendance cycles, and discipline demographics to guide our strategy in the new year.
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Budget Transparency: In response to faculty requests, the district is working to provide more granular, line-item budget details to the finance committee for future review.
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Strategic Milestones: Initiative leads are currently documenting the three-year milestones for the Strategic Plan, ensuring every goal has a clear path to completion.
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Board Excellence: The Board’s self-evaluation results show consistent improvement across all categories, with nearly all metrics now exceeding the "ideal" threshold.
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