The audit, conducted by Andrew Preny from Lurch Vincy and Bliss, confirmed that the district’s financial statements are fairly stated and free of material misstatement. The district’s fund balance as of June 30, 2024, was reported to be $8.466 million, with designated amounts for various purposes, including excess surplus and capital reserve. Despite the overall positive findings, the absence of enrollment registration forms for the Valley Road School’s program was noted. The audit team used alternative procedures to verify transactions in the program, but the missing documentation led to a recommendation for the district to improve its management of such records.

In personnel matters, the board accepted the retirements of three long-time staff members: Michael Shidan, a mathematics teacher with 23 years of service, Mrs. Estes, a third-grade teacher with 36 years, and Mrs. Diane McAvoy, a middle school secretary with 32 years. Their contributions were acknowledged, and they will be missed in the district.

The meeting also included a report from Superintendent Edward Grande, who announced revisions to the school calendar due to changes in the primary election day. School closures and professional development days were adjusted accordingly. Additionally, the board addressed the upcoming Clark Connects to the Past social studies camp and the ongoing preschool and kindergarten registration process.

Student board member Aiden provided an update on school events, highlighting various academic and extracurricular activities across the district’s schools, including a scavenger hunt for seventh graders and a teacher-for-a-day auction at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School.