The River Trails School District 26 Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, May 6., 2025 at River Trails Middle School. A full recording of the meeting is available for viewing on our YouTube page.
Here are the highlights:
- At 6:30PM, the board went into closed session to discuss personnel matters
- The board voted on and approved the consent agenda, which included 4/8/25 Board of Education and closed session minutes, personnel report, actual payroll, bills and checks, travel report, 8th grade graduation students, middle school ELA curriculum, clear touch panels, and the consolidated district plan.
- RTEA Comments were given by Mr. Bob Kastner
- Visitor’s Comments were given
- Board Communication discussed the 6th grade band concert, the RTEA dinner, Indian Grove Neon family dance, art show, breakfast with buddies, and fitness fundraisers.
- Ms. Duell presented the proposed certified staff device refresh program for the 2025/2026 school year. It was voted on and approved
- Business Services presented on Administration Support Staff, Administration and Superintendent Compensation for the 25-26 school year. It was approved.
- An update on the 25/26 staffing plan was given
- Mr. Berry provided an update on the need for an additional full time equivalent at River Trails Middle School and updated tech department restriction
- Mr. Rognstad gave the NSSEO update, which discussed the budget, which was voted on and approved
- The Benefits Committee meeting recap was given by Mr. Berry
- Mrs. Freedlund presented information from the policy committee
- The President’s report talked about upcoming events, including Indian Grove Chorus Concert, 5th Grade Celebration, Euclid Field Day, End of Year Bash and 5th grade Soar Up, RTMS Awards Breakfast, Spring Pops and Ensemble concert, 8th Grade Graduation with venue change, next board meeting, and end of the year recognition dinner, as well as NSSEO Miner Block Party on May 17 and Teacher Appreciation Week
- Dr. Megerle talked about Teacher Appreciation Week, a perspective on NSSEO changes, and presented the winners from the April 1 election in the superintendent’s report
- The board voted to accept the election results, and the winners were sworn into their next term.
- The Election of Board Officers took place
- The board established time, dates & location of Regular Board Meetings through May 5, 2026
- The board adopted committee assignments as presented
- The board adopted the Prior Policies, Rules & Regulations
The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10 at River Trails Middle School. You can email the board at boe@rtsd26.org