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Public Meeting Agenda

Mission Statement 

East Butler Public Schools will develop respectful, responsible, and productive citizens.

Vision Statements

Create a safe environment of respect and mental well-being for students and staff.  

Continue the pursuit of commitment, collaboration, and communication among students, staff, and community members.

Construct a curriculum that is rigorous, adaptable, utilizes technology, and aligns with recognized standards. 

East Butler School Board Goals

2024-2025

SUMMER PROJECTS & FACILITY PLAN

Superintendent Eldridge provided the board with an update on the summer projects. Projects moving forward for this summer are: 2nd & 3rd - grade classroom - Brainard renovation, Biology Classroom, Madison Street Drainage - Brainard. A majority of these are part of the district's five-year facility plan. You can reference that plan in the link below:

East Butler Facility Plan

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Superintendent Eldridge provided the board with a detailed overview of current legislation being discussed that may impact the East Butler Public School District. The list of bills that Mr. Eldridge shared can be found in the link below.

Legislative Update

POLICY REVISIONS

The school board reviewed the following policies at the March Board Meeting.

3001 - Budget & Property Tax Request
3002 - Deposits
3003 - Bidding for Construction, remodel, and site improvement
3003.1 - Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds
3004 - General Purchasing and Procurement
3004.1 - Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds
3005 - School Activities Fund
3006 - LEFT BLANK
3007 - Review of Bills
3008 - Gifts, Grants, and Bequests

The school board moved to approve the review of policies 3001, 3002, 3003, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3005, and 3008. (Policies 3004 and 3007 will be considered at the June board meeting.)

MOTION PASSED: 6-0

JEO CONSULTING GROUP AMENDMENT

The school board considered the amendment to the agreement with JEO Consulting Group for the Madison Street Drainage project. The proposed amendment would include construction observation of the project.

The school board moved to accept the amended agreement with JEO Consulting Group.

MOTION PASSED: 6-0

CRITICAL RESPONSE GROUP QUOTE

Superintendent Eldridge presented a quote from The Critical Response Group, a company specializing in building mapping. The company will utilize current drawings of each building and turn them into a digital map of our schools. This will aid law enforcement and first responders in the event of a situation in our schools. The East Butler School District received a safety grant to cover the cost of this project. The grant awarded was for $9,119.

CRG Quote - $9,119

The school board moved to accept the quote from The Critical Response Group for $9,119.

MOTION PASSED: 6-0

APPLIANCE BIDS

Superintendent Eldridge shared the bids that were received for the appliances at 203 S Madison Street in Brainard.

The school board moved to accept the higher bid for each item.

MOTION PASSED: 6-0

June 12, 2025 - 7:30 PM - Special Board Meeting

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