Solon Community School District - Board of Directors

Mission Statement
Engage every student in opportunities to learn, lead, and grow.

Vision Statement
Every student graduates prepared for success.

Regular Board Meeting

As a convenience for those not able to attend in person, the meeting will be streamed live (please follow this link to register) and a recording of the video stream will be posted to the district website.

DATE: Thursday March 21st, 2024

TIME: 5:30 p.m.

PLACE: SCSD Central Office Board Room
301 South Iowa Street
Solon, Iowa 52333

Agenda

I. Call to Order and Roll Call

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Welcome of Visitors and Representatives of the Press

IV. Celebrations of Achievement - Alpha Club

V. District Reports

1. Focus On Learning

• SIAC Student Feedback

2. Admin Report(s) - 

• High School Principal Search process and timeline

• Student apprenticeship opportunities 

VI. Board Committee Update

VII. Consent Agenda Items

1. Approval of Minutes

2. Approval of Claims

3. Financial Report

4. Overnight Field Trip(s):

5. Contracts

VIII. Action Items

1. Set Public Hearing on FY25 Budget for April 18th, 2024 5:30 p.m.

2. Set Public Hearing for FY25 Property Tax Statement for March 27th, 2024 5:30 p.m.

3. Tentative Contract Agreement with Certified (Teaching) Staff

4. Iowa Local Government Risk Pool (natural gas) Contract FY25

5. Review of Board Policy 505.9 Parent and Family Engagement

6. Second Reading of Board Policy 104-Anti-Bullying Harassment Policy, 502.7 Student Substance Abuse, 605.3R1 Reconsideration Of Instructional Materials Regulations, 713 Staff Technology Use/ Social Networking, Removal of all 104 Procedural Policies

7. Bond Counsel & Disclosure Engagement Agreement - Proposed Issuance of Approximately $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024 (the “Bonds”)

IX. Information Items

1. Proposed School Budget

2. Activitiy Fees

X. Board Learning- Webinars- Addressing Teacher shortages, Financial Oversight- What Board Members Need to Know

XI. Talking Points

XII. Public Hearing for FY25 Property Tax Statement for March 27th, 2024 5:30 p.m.  Next Regular Board Meeting: April 18th, 2024 5:30 p.m.

XIII. Adjournment