School Board Update

-Dr. Clarke suggested that the board budget for the same number of students they budgeted for last year, which was 270. The graduating class of 30 is exiting the system and she said there are 15-17 kindergarteners registered for the coming year. She said there should be no problem maintaining the full-time teaching staff of 20. The enrollment average for 2016-17 school year was 291.65.

-Approved re-application for a waiver to excuse two days from the 180-day school year for conferences. This has been done for the last four years but the waiver expires this year. The renewal will request an additional three years of two-day waivers.

-The board gave Clarke authority to sign a contract with Building Dynamics, Inc. (Rob Robinson) as project representative to protect the district interests during the upcoming capital projects, once legal counsel has approved the contract.

- The board allowed Clarke authority to sign a contract with Design West Architects for the upcoming renovation projects. Legal counsel and the architects are working out an agreement, which is anticipated to be finalized by May 1.

-The board went into executive session to discuss a contract with Dr. Mishra, as District Superintendent/Elementary Principal. The contract was negotiated and signed by Mishra, who was in attendance.