The meeting opened with the board secretary presiding until the election of a new president. Shortly after, the student report was presented, highlighting the achievements in winter sports, upcoming events, and academic progress. This was followed by the announcement of the annual school board election results and the swearing-in ceremony for the returning and new board members.

Nominations for the positions of board president and vice president were a focal point. After the nominations, the election saw the appointment of a new board president and vice president, both of whom expressed their appreciation for the nominations and the opportunity to serve the community in their new roles. In their remarks, the president outlined a series of goals aimed at enhancing the educational environment and resources available for the students over the forthcoming year.

The board then moved to establish the liaison and chair positions for the year. This organizational step was critical in setting the stage for the governance and oversight of various school board functions for the year. Once these roles were allocated, the floor was opened for public comment on agenda items, though there were no comments from the public at this time.

Following the organizational proceedings, the board discussed and approved a range of policies from P 9-24 through P 11-24 and FFA 8-24 through FFA 9624. A noteworthy amendment was made to include the date for the summer retreat—scheduled for Monday, August 12th—within the policies. The importance of this retreat is underscored by its role in strategic planning and professional development for board members.

A notable point of discussion was the date of the organization meeting, with concerns raised about the potential impact of snow days. It was clarified that the meeting is mandated to occur within the first week of January, preferably on the 6th, but the statute allows for rescheduling within three days of the original date if necessary.

The board proceeded to approve additional action items under PMC 15224 through PMC 161 d24 and CIS 3-24. Items under the “other” category were also moved forward. Following this, there was a moment for public comment, which went unused.

During the old business segment of the meeting, a board member brought up the ongoing discussion about providing students with information on workforce opportunities and apprenticeships. The board acknowledged that efforts had been made to inform students about such opportunities.

In the new business segment, a board member announced an event organized by the CPAC and Lincoln Park CPAC Association. Other members took the opportunity to thank the voters for their support in the elections and to announce upcoming board retreats and training sessions.