The River Trails School District 26 Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at River Trails Middle School. A full recording of the meeting is available for viewing on our YouTube page.
Here are the highlights:
- The board opened public hearings concerning the issuance of General Obligation School Bonds for the purpose of improving the sites of and altering, repairing and equipping school buildings and facilities, and on the 24-25 holiday waiver.
- RTEA Comments were given by Bob Kastner.
- Board Communications: RTMS Parents night out on Saturday, January 20, PTCs are doing an outing to the wolves game on January 28th at 3PM.
- A presentation was given recapping the RTMS Winter Carnival.
- Principal Mary Krall Meske gave an update on building goals for RTMS.
- Technology Updates:
- Alicia Duell presented on the Elementary Classroom Technology updates of interactive flat panels
- She also presented options for the Chromebook refresh purchase for the 24-25 school year.
- The board approved the 24-25 School Calendar. Here are some highlights:
- Teachers start August 21
- Students start August 26
- Institute Days: 8/21, 8/22, 1/6 , 4/18
- Inservice Day: 8/23
- Winter and Spring Break(in line with D214): 12/23 to 01/3, and 3/24 to 3/28
- Parent Teacher Conferences: 11/4 (Noon to 8PM), 4/17 (Noon to 8PM)
- Business Services Updates:
- The board approved an authorization to Prepare the FY25 Budget Calendar
- Dr. Schuester explained the EPA's Clean School Bus Program application, which was approved by the board.
- Updates were given on the Euclid Security Surveillance System grant.
- Committee Reports:
- Policy Committee met to discuss the press packet 119 updates, which will be included for approval on the February Meeting
- The NSSEO update talked about institute days and trainings, working on centralizing intake to schools, and budgeting and strategic planning coming up
- Benefits Committee recapped a presentation about biometric screenings in the district
- The president’s report talked about upcoming events in the district
- Dr. Megerle gave the Superintendent Report, which included an update on the strategic plan, and upcoming residency check requirements.
The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 20 at Indian Grove School. You can email the board at boe@rtsd26.org