Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brianne Cottrell’s organization
Jun 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education Meeting Highlights
The board reviewed preliminary data for the 2026-2027 budget and building needs assessments. Updates were provided regarding employee health benefits, and a first reading of board policies was conducted. Personnel actions included the acceptance of resignations and the offering of several new contracts, including coaching and sponsor roles. The board approved supplemental contracts, school meal pricing for the upcoming year, and property and liability insurance renewals. Furthermore, a 5-year contract for the McGraw-Hill Reveal Math Program for grades 6-12 was authorized. Operational approvals included a custodial services renewal, a 3-year energy contract, and a 3-year athletic department software package. Finally, the board authorized end-of-year fund transfers and approved district and faculty/student handbooks.
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The meeting commenced with newly elected board members taking the Oath of Office and the subsequent election of officers for 2026, naming Jeremi Thompson as President and Amanda Donovan as Vice President. Key discussion topics included KASB Policy Updates (First Reading), an overview of the ECKCE Budget & Assessment, preliminary planning for the 2026-2027 Budget, and a review of Capital Outlay Projects. Personnel actions approved after executive session included accepting one resignation, approving new hires for transportation roles, and rescinding the resignation of a teacher. Action items approved included the Consent Agenda, covering monthly bills, financial reports, committee reports, statutory resolutions, 2026 board meeting dates, and community donations. Additionally, Kurt Neis was appointed to fill the open USD 289 representative position on the WJRC Board. A Special Board Meeting for Board Training was scheduled for February 25, 2026.
Dec 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education, Usd 289 Minutes
The regular meeting covered the adoption of the agenda, recognition of a retiring board member, and various action items approved by consent, including monthly bills and financial reports, and donations to the Drama Club, Girls Basketball, and Life Skills programs. Discussion items focused on reviewing the Capital Outlay Project List and presenting data and outcomes related to the Strategic Plan. The board entered executive sessions to discuss personnel matters such as employee resignations, applicants for various openings, and individual employee performance and compensation. Following executive sessions, the board approved several personnel actions, including accepting resignations effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, approving the superintendent's evaluation, offering a contract for Forensics for the 2026-2027 school year, and extending the contracts for the superintendent and several other administrators.
Dec 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
U.S.D. #289 Board Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda included standard procedures such as the Call to Order, Roll Call, and Adoption of the Agenda. Action items covered the approval of Monthly Bills and Financial Reports, November Regular and Special Board Meeting Minutes, and various reports including ECKCE and WJRC minutes. Donations totaling $740 were acknowledged for the Drama Club, Girls Basketball, and Life Skills programs. Discussion items focused on a review of the Capital Outlay Project List and a review of Data/Outcomes. Administrative reports covered personnel matters, specifically resignations, the Superintendent's Evaluation, and the offering of administrative and new contracts. The possibility of Executive Sessions for personnel matters was also listed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
