A moment of silence was observed for Mrs. Debbie Po, an administrative assistant from the main office who passed away after 45 years of service to the district. Her contribution was recognized as having touched the lives of many in the community.

The Superintendent discussed end-of-year activities, highlighting the middle school and high school graduations set for Thursday. Precautions were discussed concerning the expected high temperatures on graduation day, with plans to keep attendees cool and ensure a memorable experience for students. Additionally, a recent senior scholarship night saw over $90,000 in awards given to students, funded by the generosity of community donors.

The Superintendent, marking the close of his first year in the role, thanked everyone for their support and looked forward to the upcoming second year. A significant contribution to community service was noted, with the high school’s interact club accumulating over 3,800 hours of service over the past year.

On the business side, the Board handled routine matters such as approving salary adjustments, staff resignations, and appointments for extra work hours. They discussed policy revisions, noting that while some policies are being reformatted to comply with code changes, the ‘Riverdell way’ of doing things informally may need formalizing in policy.

Finally, the Friends of Riverdell golf outing fundraiser was declared a sell-out success, with dinner invitations extended to those interested.

Routine procedures, such as the approval of financial adjustments and consent agendas, were conducted, with a few discrepancies noted and corrected during the process. The Board also engaged in discussions about the meat quality in school meals, jokingly suggesting a move towards vegan options.