NS School Board Meeting | January 12, 2026 - 6pm - Full Version

The North Scott Community School District held a school board meeting on January 12, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of payments for student activity funds, such as a $31,685 down payment for an instructional music trip to Florida, $63,320 for first semester admission services, and $14,660 for new food and table supplies from Wilson Restaurant Supply. The board also approved a resolution to place a voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy on the March 3, 2026 ballot, authorizing up to $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation for up to 10 years to fund capital improvements including bus replacements and technology upgrades. Additionally, the board approved the adoption of ParentSquare, a communication platform to streamline district communications, replacing multiple existing systems at an estimated cost of $25,000 annually. The meeting included a presentation on a student-run entrepreneurial store, "The Mill," which aims to provide real-world business experience and generate funds for student programs. The board also approved revised pay rates for guest staff and bus drivers to remain competitive in the labor market. Overall, the meeting focused on budget allocations, capital improvement funding, vendor selections, and technology procurement to support district operations and student programs.