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Agendas/Minutes

Pomeroy School Board Meeting Review

July 29th, 2025

 
  1. Board Director Allison McKeirnan called the board meeting to order at 6:00 pm. All board members were present. Rachel Gwinn, Tayn Kendrick, Kelly McKeirnan were in attendance, along with athletic directors Kyle Kimble and Fred Knebel.
  2. Minutes for the June 30th, meeting were approved, as well as the bills and vouchers.
  3. Mr. Kimble and Mr. Knebel updated the board of directors on the change of junior high seasons, the letter that was shared with parents regarding this change, as well as an update on the coaches’ meeting held on June 16th regarding 8th grade participation in JV/Varsity sports.
  4. We ended the school year with a total of 340 students TK-12 (headcount), and we have projected a headcount of approximately 358 students this school year (TK-6: 214; 7-12: 145).
  5. Approval was also given for the recommendation to hire Annakah Reisdorph, for a one-year contract as a TK/K teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment numbers for the transitional kindergarten and the kindergarten classes increased significantly from June, currently totaling 52 students. To qualify for the Tk-3 enhanced funding, districts need to establish a ratio of 17:1. Creating an additional class allowed the district to maximize the enhanced funding.
  6. The board of directors also approved the hiring of Emma Severs for a one-one special education parapro.
  7. The 2025-2026 fuel bid was given to Coleman Oil.
  8. Several resolutions were given approval including: Resolution #326 – Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget; Resolution #327- General Fund Budget Extension: Resolution #328- Interfund Loan; Resolution #329- Repayment of Interfund Loan.
  9. Spring coaches’ evaluations were approved as submitted by the athletic directors.
  10. The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th at 6:00 PM in the high school library.
  11. Kelly McKiernan shared the business managers report, as well as shared that the football lights are almost complete, we will be working toward getting the baseball field lights installed this fall, as grant funding and some of the capital projects fund will pay the costs. PSD was also awarded a small school modernization grant for 6 million dollars, which will allow us to replace the HVAC system in the elementary building.
  12. Mr. Kendrick shared the state testing results, as well as identified strands that had shown success for our students, and some that need improvement.
  13. Rachel shared that schedules are being created, finishing up reports and onboarding new staff has been her focused this past month.
  14. An executive session was held to discuss coaches’ evaluations for 30 minutes. Executive session ended at 8:15, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:16PM.
  15. Any forms or handouts at the board meeting may be requested from the district office electronically or in person. Call 843-1651 or email [email protected]