Board hears flooding update, sets hiring interviews and approves insurance renewals

Facilities staff (Mike) told the board that a subsurface area housing boilers and sump pumps flooded last week after an emergency pump shaft seized; "it did fill up with, 2 feet of water rather quickly down there," Mike said, and he credited city crews and Anderson Plumbing with helping to pump out the water and get equipment running.

The board heard that boilers and electrical were monitored closely because water reached near electrical components; staff said cleanup and a small amount of sludge removal remained. The facilities report also noted one remaining track patch to repair and plans to complete work before early meets if weather allows.

Administrators provided routine updates: spring sports participation is high, broadcast journalism students are producing morning announcements, and MCA testing (reading, then math, then science) begins this week with some parents opting students out. The transcript records a reference to graduation scheduled for the '30 first' at '07:00' (phrasing in the transcript is unclear); the board also said it is exploring banner placement downtown in coordination with the Chamber of Commerce.

On staffing, the board set interviews beginning Friday for payroll and business manager positions; five candidates are slated for the payroll interviews, with a committee panel that will include Alex, the administrator, Lisa and Carla.

Under business, the board approved life insurance rates with National Insurance Services for the period 07/01/2024–06/30/2025 and separately approved long-term disability insurance rates with National Insurance Services for the same term. Motions were moved, supported, and approved by voice vote.

The board received an enrollment report showing a slight uptick and noted it had received a few students from nearby areas; leadership said retention for next year is expected to be high but that hiring a special-education teacher for next year remains outstanding.

Chair Casey thanked staff and the city for assistance with the pumping effort. The meeting concluded with routine motions to approve the agenda and consent minutes and then adjournment at 05:15.