On Monday, June 10, at 6 p.m., the School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board will convene in Room 6 of the elementary school for a crucial meeting, setting the stage for several significant discussions and decisions that will shape the upcoming academic year.

The meeting will commence with the formal reading of the official notice, followed by the roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board will then move to approve the consent agenda, which includes the approval of the minutes from the May 13 Meeting, the 2024 Reorganizational Meeting, and the June 3 Working Committee Meeting.

Key financial matters will be addressed, starting with the auditing and approval of checks and receipts, alongside the Treasurer’s report and updates on the Pupil Activity Accounts. The board will review and approve fundraiser requests from the Girls Basketball Youth Camp and the Football Schedule Cards initiatives. Additionally, they will acknowledge and accept any gifts and donations made to the school district.

Reports from various administrative roles will provide insights into different facets of the school district. The FAC Director, Principal, Administrator, Student Representative, and Food Service Coordinator will present their updates.

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Old business on the agenda includes updates on the referendum from Hoffman. Committee reports will follow, with the Building & Grounds Committee, led by Chairperson Boris, focusing on softball field maintenance. The Personnel & Nominations Committee, chaired by Kirmse, will discuss resignations in the Forensics and Transportation departments, the 2024-25 Co-Curricular Assignments, and the Nursing Services Contract for the 2024-25 school year.

The Finance Committee, chaired by Krogwold with lay members Erikka Flowers and Mark Sether, will tackle several significant financial decisions. These include the resolution awarding the sale of $2,300,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, the renewal of health, dental, and vision plans, the 2024-25 Baird Financial Forecasting Model, and the preliminary budget for the upcoming school year. Additionally, they will approve the release of purchase orders for 2024-25.

Transportation updates will be presented by Chairperson Neumann, while the Curriculum Committee, chaired by Jones, will review the student handbooks for the 2024-2025 academic year for all school levels, the Athletic Code, and professional development plans for the literacy curriculum.

Policy and legislative updates will be provided by Chairperson Grassl, and negotiations will be led by Chairperson Harbridge.

New business items will introduce discussions on mental health services, the 2024-25 student fees, WIAA membership, and WIAA coop renewals. These discussions are anticipated to be pivotal in addressing the needs and enhancing the well-being of students in the district.

As the school board prepares for this comprehensive agenda, community members and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping the future of the Iola-Scandinavia School District.