Votes at a glance: board approves handbooks, facility‑use revisions, contracts and services

The Cordova City School District board approved a slate of routine and operational items on March 19. Key approvals included first reading of a revised facility‑use policy and fee schedule, extracurricular activities lists and handbooks, contracts for special‑education services, a three‑year internet service agreement, and authorization for the incoming superintendent’s transition days.

Votes and outcomes reported in the meeting record:

- Facility‑use policy (first reading): motion moved and seconded; committee recommended language updates and new fee schedule to reflect costs since the last revision in 2011. (First reading approved to move forward.)

- Potential extracurricular activities for 2026–27: approved to meet obligations in the negotiated teachers’ agreement and inform budget planning.

- CHS activities handbook (2026–27 draft): approved; discussion noted updated eligibility language on travel and participation.

- Cordova junior–senior high handbook: approved; trustees discussed a phased cell‑phone policy for middle school and community concern about photo-taking and supervision.

- Surplus and disposal items: approved for recycling or district disposal; district will use local recycling program when available.

- Internet service contract: board approved entering a 3‑year contract with an option to extend up to two one‑year terms with the chosen telecom cooperative; the contract rate is $11,187.50 per month and is expected to bring faster connectivity and E‑rate reimbursement benefits tied to community eligibility percentiles.

- Special‑education contracts: the board approved continuing contracts for school psychology services (Camille Hill) and remote speech‑language pathology services (vendor referenced as TinyEYE in discussion) to provide evaluations and supplemental therapy that cannot be staffed locally.

Most items passed by roll call and were recorded as carried; where the meeting recorded “yes” votes, no recorded ‘no’ votes or abstentions were placed on the record in the transcript excerpt.

The board also noted pending agenda items (board goals and scholarship fund) and closed the meeting with board comments and adjournment.