07:19During the public comment segment, a community member representing the new Pop Warner football team expressed frustration with the difficulty of obtaining field access. They highlighted that current scheduling arrangements favor existing groups, such as Soccer United, which reportedly occupies significant portions of the calendar. The representative urged the board to reconsider the scheduling to accommodate the new league, emphasizing the need for four home game dates. Another community member supported the football league’s request, suggesting that it would be beneficial to have another league in the town, and pointed out issues with the current facility use policy. The board acknowledged these concerns but did not provide an immediate resolution.

00:00Superintendent Kelly Weldon reported on the district’s various end-of-year activities, including a special education resource fair and several school concerts and events. She praised the hard work of the staff in organizing these events, emphasizing their importance for students and families. Additionally, the district’s annual harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) self-assessment report was discussed, with results to be published on the district’s website.

04:18The school business administrator provided updates on financial matters, including the resolution of an insurance claim for the high school auditorium. The settlement will allow for the installation and upgrade of lighting and sound systems. The administrator also noted an ongoing review of revenue generated from facility rentals, with findings to be presented to the board in June.