BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

This represents a summary of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Big Lake Public Schools #727. A complete set of minutes will be on file at the District Office and on our website at www.biglakeschools.org upon Board approval.

CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 727, Big Lake Schools, was called to order on April 25, 2024.

ROLL CALL
All Board members were present except Ms. Lenette Brown.

APPROVE AGENDA
A motion passed to approve the agenda.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

OPEN FORUM
Megan Prins and Roy Mccormick spoke in favor of the multi-purpose facility.

CONSENT AGENDA
A motion passed to approve the following:
A. PREVIOUS MINUTES
B. CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
C. CREDIT CARD REPORT
D. PERSONNEL
E. APPROVE ADDITION OF AN ELEMENTARY SOCIAL WORKER
F. FINAL READING AND APPROVAL OF POLICES
G. ONE READ AND APPROVAL OF POLICY

DONATIONS
A motion passed to approve the donations.

ROBOTICS TEAM UPDATE
The Robotics team members gave the board an update.

CO-LOCATED THERAPY UPDATE
Sheri Tesch with CMMHC updated the board on co-located therapy within Big Lake Schools.

FINANCIAL REPORT
A motion passed to approve the financial report and budget revisions as presented.

APPROVE 24-25 FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH CHARTWELLS
A motion passed to approve the 2024-2025 food service contract with Chartwells as presented.

ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS OF INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SKYLIGHT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
A motion passed to approve the bid as presented.

RESOLUTION RELATING TO DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF RENEWING AN EXPIRING CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION, APPROVING A NEW REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION, AND APPROVAL OF ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION THEREON
A motion passed to approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION RELATING TO DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF RENEWING AN EXPIRING CAPITAL PROJECT LEVY AUTHORIZATION, APPROVING A NEW REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION, AND APPROVAL OF ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION THEREON

RESCHEDULE MAY 9, 2024 WORK SESSION
Leaving the work session on May 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Middle School Student Center.

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE/REPRESENTATIVE UPDATES
a. Finance—none
b. Policy—none
c. Buildings and Grounds—none
d. School Board Representatives—Special Education Coop, Activities, Wright Tech Center, Legislative

SCHOOL BOARD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
School Board Student Representative, Grace John, presented her monthly update.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Superintendent Truebenbach presented his monthly update. Announced Graduation for May 31, 2024 at 7:30 PM in the High School Gymnasium.

ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION FOR NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES
Chair Reasoner read the statement to enter a closed session to discuss negotiation strategies after adjournment of the regular meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
A motion passed to adjourn the meeting.

(Published in the Patriot: 05/04/24.)