The Bluford Board of Education held its regular April Board meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The following items were discussed and action taken:
1. Approval of the Consent Agenda, including Minutes for the March 21, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting; Executive Session Minutes from March 21, 2024 to remain confidential; Bills for April 2024; Financial Reports for March 2024; Authorize the Superintendent and District Bookkeeper to prepare the FY2025 tentative budget; Approve the District to expend funds in order to cover the costs of salaries, materials and supplies for the 2024-2025 school year; Suspensions Imposed by Building Administrators for March 2024.
2. Superintendent, Principals and Maintenance Reports were given. The superintendent's report included information about a potential solar opportunity and an update on 3rd quarter financials. Principals reports included student highlights for both the GS and HS, as well as upcoming events, field trips, and awards. Maintenance report also included updates on building and ground projects.
3. Approved Regular Board Meeting Dates and the FY 2025 Budget Hearing for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented.
4. Approval of the FY25 Consolidated District Plan.
5. Approval of the the first reading of Board Policy Updates, from March 2024 Press Plus Update 114, as presented.
6. Approval to post for bids for FY 2025 for Milk/Dairy Products and Fuel.
7. Approval of adult meal prices for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented.
8. Approval to declare district equipment as surplus for recycling, as presented.
9. The Board entered into Executive Session and the following items were approved following executive session:
Accepted the letter of resignation from the following employees: Bob Hamerski (Jr. High Bowling Coach)
Employ
Jaxon Helm as Jr. High Math Teacher at Bluford Grade School for the 2024-2025 school year, pending certification
Employ
Amanda Korte as Jr. High Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.
Post for vacant positions (Jr. High Bowling Coach)