Pleasant Valley Community School District School Board Meeting - October 27, 2026

At its October 27, 2026, meeting, the Pleasant Valley Community School District School Board approved the consent agenda, which included contracts, agreements, and vehicle purchases. Board members asked about two fleet replacements costing approximately $40,000 and $70,000; the higher-cost vehicle includes a plow package. The purchases are funded from the general fund, and the district plans to auction retired vehicles rather than trade them in, prompting a suggestion to communicate auction opportunities to the community and consider whether vehicles could support shop-class programs. The board also approved warrants totaling $686,911.89 and approved the September 2026 financial statements and bank reconciliation. Radon testing is planned to meet state requirements; a board member asked staff to consider longer-term testing in the future.

The board approved an agreement with Teamworks, a Minnesota-based strategic-planning consultant, to guide development of a district strategic plan, with work expected to begin in November and a plan targeted for the end of the school year or summer. The agreement’s price was not stated; the superintendent noted that travel, lodging, and food could add costs and said scheduling would be coordinated to limit them. The agreement passed by roll-call vote. The superintendent also reported that a comprehensive facilities audit would begin in November, with a report expected by January, but no related procurement decision or cost was stated. The board approved policy items as presented; no procurement-related policy changes were identified.