Votes at a glance: Buchanan board approves budget, personnel and facilities items

At its June 29 meeting the Buchanan Community Schools Board of Education carried a series of motions by roll call, all of which passed by unanimous vote (7–0).

Key votes and outcomes

- Adoption of the meeting agenda (added item N7 — public improvement fund transfer): approved by roll call.

- Consent agenda (minutes, warrants, MHSA 2026–27 membership, resignations): approved by roll call.

- Graduation certifications: approved for named Buchanan Virtual Academy and Buchanan Step‑Up students (Emily Walker; student Brandon Brown; Cody Grimming; Deleon Harris).

- Ratification of amendment to the collective bargaining agreement with the Buchanan Association of Paraprofessionals: the amendment (wage reopener and clarification on substitute certification requirements) was ratified and will remain in effect through June 30, 2028.

- Authorized banking users: board approved adding Katie Barry and Tammy Reglesworth as authorized users at United Federal Credit Union and Honor Credit Union and removing Scott Johnson effective July 1, 2026.

- Administrator cell phone reimbursement: board approved a stipend policy to reimburse leaders required to use personal wireless devices for work ($35/month for leadership positions, $50/month for the superintendent), pro rated by months employed.

- Donation: board accepted an anonymous $25,000 donation to athletics, earmarked for tennis fence repairs and track equipment.

- Public improvement fund (PIFF) transfer: board approved a formal transfer of $300,000 from the general fund to the PIFF to finance facility improvements; these dollars were included in the year‑end amendment.

Each action was moved, seconded and recorded in the meeting minutes. Board members who voted yes in the recorded roll calls were Mr. Carlson, Miss Brackett, Mr. Brown, Miss Les, Dr. Carlin, Dr. Bernett and Katie Barry.

No public comments were recorded during the public hearing on the 2026–27 budget.