School board meeting recap

by ​Cole Arndorfer
 
The Grain Valley Schools Board of Education met briefly on Thursday, June 27 for their monthly business meeting.
 
With no patron comments or recognitions, Superintendent Dr. Brad Welle, kicked the meeting off with his monthly report.
 
Welle started by announcing a new, two-year, personalized learning program for educators called “Valley Learning Pathways.” This falls into the CSIP plan to provide personalized student learning experience and high-quality training or professional learning. The first step for teachers in this program is to pick a focus area during district professional development days.
 
Welle then highlighted some important dates for the board. On July 31, the district is hosting an initial welcome event for teachers new to the district at the leadership center. The district will hold its annual back to school convocation with faculty and staff on August 16th at the high school.
 
Following Welle’s report, the board moved into unfinished business to take action on the 2024-2025 budget. This action passed unanimously.
 
Next up was new business where the board took action on two items and discussed the school board meeting calendar for 2024-2025. The board approved the 2024-2025 salary schedule, 2023-2024 budget transfers, and a 2023-2024 budget amendment. The board then took an initial look at the draft of the 2024-2025 school board meeting schedule.
 
For the final section of the meeting, the board took action on five board policies. With no discussion, the board approved all five polices regarding faculty and staff leaves, board member removal from office, use of artificial intelligence, and administration of medications to students.
 
The next Board of Education meeting will take place on July 18th at 6:00pm at the Leadership Center.