2026 August STOH Board Meeting

The August 19, 2026 meeting of the School Town of Highland (STOH) School Board primarily focused on routine administrative matters including approval of the Treasurer's report, voucher packet, and acceptance of donations totaling $200 for school programs. The board approved declaring outdated commercial kitchen equipment as worthless property for disposal. Significant personnel actions included appointing Dr. John Schwocho as interim superintendent retroactive to August 11, 2026, at a daily rate of pay, and approving multiple resignations and new staff appointments. The board also discussed upcoming public hearings related to the 2027 budget and the superintendent's contract, with a formal hearing scheduled for September 15 and adoption meeting on October 20. The meeting included acknowledgments of community and staff efforts following a recent severe storm that caused widespread power outages and property damage. No new contracts or procurement awards were reported, but the board approved permission to advertise the 2027 budget and discussed capital projects bus replacement plans. Overall, the meeting addressed budgetary approvals, personnel changes, and preparations for future public hearings amid ongoing recovery from storm impacts.