Regular Board Meeting February 09, 2026 Part 1

The MSD Board held a regular meeting on February 9, 2026, covering a variety of educational and operational topics. Key procurement-related discussions focused on budget and levy options for the school district, including detailed presentations on the financial impacts of different levy amounts (2.4, 1.9, and 1.5 million dollars) on staffing, security, curriculum renewal, technology upgrades, transportation, and maintenance. The board discussed the necessity of supplemental levies to maintain current service levels and the consequences of levy failure, which would result in significant cuts. They also reviewed the use of modernization funds, which are legally restricted to capital projects and cannot be used for operational expenses. Action items included approval of new middle school clubs and courses, a calendar amendment for a teacher training day, and closing inactive checking accounts. The board planned further community outreach to address voter apathy and gather feedback on levy options before making final decisions. Additionally, the board moved to executive session to discuss early graduation requests and personnel matters.