Board Members Kinnie Ledford, president; Jalaine Richardson, vice-president; Sarah Morton; Andrea Ball; Ed Trimmer; Roy Andreas
Communications
USD 465 Mission Statement
Board members read the USD 465 mission statement: 'Developing Responsible Citizens for the Future.'Recognition of Visitors
Visitors introduced themselves.
Bus #113
Approval to sell Bus #113 on the Purple Wave. This vehicle is a 2000 International Blue Bird with a capacity of 65 passengers. It has accumulated 246,946 miles and logged 14,680 hours of operation. Due to a malfunctioning steering gearbox and the bus being beyond its serviceable years, it is deemed necessary to proceed with the sale.
2025-2026 Budget Update
Mr. Bressler gave an update on the 2025-2026 Budget. The Budget will be distributed in the paper tomorrow and is currently on the USD465 website.
Revenue Neutral and Budget Hearings
Revenue neutral hearing scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 5:30 PM, followed by the budget hearing for FY 26 at 5:45 PM and regular board meeting at 6:00 PM. The district plans to exceed revenue neutral, with a projected increase in mill rate.
Budget Dates/Special BOE Meeting
September 8, 2025 – 5:30 pm Revenue Neutral Hearing
September 8, 2025 – 5:45 pm Meeting FY 2026 Budget Hearing
Building Report – Country View Principal, Desaree Groene, Staff & Students
Principal Desaree Groene, along with staff and students, presented updates to the Board of Education on their Farm Projects. Highlights included – chickens, pigs, goats. Math Initiatives. Highlights included – math songs, "cards in a minute," math calendars, and Arcademics.
Consent Agenda
Board members approved the following items.
Donation to Irving Lunch Fairy (Rosproy) –Assistance with Unpaid Lunch Balances
Donation to Irving & Whittier – Salvation Army Clothing items for clothing closet for students in need; school supply items, and snacks
Donation- WHS Golf Program – The David C. Norris Memorial Family
Personnel
Upcoming Events
BOE Regular Meeting: The next BOE regular monthly meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.at the District Office – 1407 Wheat Road