Key Takeaway: The board discussed three options for the future transfer student policy: (1) keep our district closed while allowing for TSC to control which transfer students and how many to send, (2) keep our district closed while not accepting any new TSC transfer students but keeping all our current transfer students, and (3) openContinue reading “September 8, 2025 Summary”
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June 9, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: There was discussion on the transfer policy, following a new state law that prohibits school districts from charging families transfer tuition. Greiner outlined two options: continuing with TSC-designated transfers without extra funding or adopting an open enrollment model that would likely increase the number of transfer students while providing greater local control. BoardContinue reading “June 9, 2025 Summary”
March 10, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: The surveys and focus groups held as part of the strategic planning process highlighted the need for a broader definition of academic excellence, stronger mental health support, improved communication and trust, better service to the whole community, and increased staff support. Teachers and community members are encouraged to join the strategic plan draftContinue reading “March 10, 2025 Summary”
January 13, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: School board meetings are now held in the new central office on Benton Street with a more official-looking setup. Austin was elected as President in a 4-3 vote, continuing in her role from the previous year. There was a great deal of discussion about her attempts to exert inappropriate control over the superintendent,Continue reading “January 13, 2025 Summary”
December 9, 2024 Summary
Key Takeaways: Community members are encouraged to provide input as part of our school strategic planning at an in-person session on Dec 20 or at a virtual session on Jan 15. WLES was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. The board approved an adjusted memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the renovation of the tennisContinue reading “December 9, 2024 Summary”
October 7, 2024 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS: After very little progress reviewing policies, Austin decided to restart the policy committee. Because Mumford writes school board meeting summaries, Austin will not allow her to serve on the policy committee. The proposed bullying policy, which will be voted on at the November meeting, allows school administrators to wait two days, after learningContinue reading “October 7, 2024 Summary”
July 15, 2024 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS: The only item on the school board agenda was approval of the consent agenda which included the personnel report and the financial reports. Agenda with links to board documents TOPIC TIMESTAMPS (Youtube Recording Link) The following is my summary of the public school board meeting, not the official meeting minutes. My personal thoughtsContinue reading “July 15, 2024 Summary”
June 10, 2024 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS: The focus of the discussion of policy C375 on student suspensions and expulsions was about if the board would hear appeals. The JSHS will no longer have an associate principal focused on leading the junior high. The special education director will be a full-time position with responsibility for grades K-12. The school districtContinue reading “June 10, 2024 Summary”
April 8, 2024 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS: A new policy was proposed to comply with new legislation that prohibits cell phone use during instructional time at school. The board discussed school policy regarding cell phone use during recess, lunch, and on the bus. Parents and students are encouraged to share their recommendations about cell phone use at school with schoolContinue reading “April 8, 2024 Summary”
March 4, 2024 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS: A $10.4 million plan to renovate the JSHS ground floor was proposed with the initial money for phase 1 to come from the foundation’s past fundraising because the school corporation has already exceeded its current debt capacity. The organizational structure for the effort to rewrite all school policies was presented and the firstContinue reading “March 4, 2024 Summary”
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