The Cole Camp School Board met in regular session Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 PM. The regular meeting began following a work session with the city council in a face-to-face conversation regarding the building project.
Once in open session, the board approved the agenda, the content agenda, June’s bills and totals and financials. There was no public comment.
The board was given an update on the building project by Septagon. The pouring of the flatwork had been delayed by about a week due to rain and will begin a week later than originally planned.
The Hiland milk bid for 2024-25 was approved, breakfast/lunch prices were set and approved as well as the 2024-25 student handbook with edits as provided by the administering team. Also approved, ASBR and the upcoming contract with Bothwell/Peak Performance for trainer services. Approval was given to the Benton County R-1 Mission and Vision statements.
Policy G-275 was tabled until the August meeting. G-275 is a policy that establishes and makes public the financial interests of board members, candidates and specified administrators in accordance with law.
The board heard reports from administrators and set the August meeting for the 20th. This is a board meeting that new staff will attend to be introduced to the board. Pre-kindergarten will not begin until August 28. This will allow for more parent meetings with staff.
The board went into its second closed session of the evening. During this session they accepted the resignation of Jessica Cooper (Muths) effective immediately.
The board stated that at this time they are not pursuing filling the position.
