Reviews personnel matters in meeting

The Vian Board of Education gathered for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13, where their meeting covered a range of topics, including routine items, financial matters, property discussions, and personnel considerations.

During the public comment section, a guardian was present to address the board.

Superintendent John Brockman gave an update on the new high school, while Mrs. Bridges presented on benchmark testing, shedding light on the school’s academic performance metrics.

The board moved on to financial matters, presenting payroll, encumbrances, and warrants for all funds. The approval of encumbrances #247#266 and related changes for a net increase of $157,085.01 within the 2023-24 General Fund was unanimously approved.

The presentation of the FY24 budget followed, with a motion to approve, which also received unanimous support from the board members.

Under regular business, the board discussed Armstrong Park property with town officials, with no action needed at this time. Approval of minutes for all special/regular meetings from October was also swiftly passed.

Additionally, the board considered and approved the Wrestling Room Lease, highlighting the commitment to fostering extracurricular activities.

Executive Session, Personnel Matters

The board proposed an executive session to discuss employment matters, which included the employment of Bailey Rouse, hiring a paraprofessional for the 2023-24 school year, and a discussion on the superintendent’s evaluation.

Upon returning to open session, the board took action on the executive session items, unanimously approving the resignation of Rouse, effective immediately, and the hiring of Karen Cullison as a paraprofessional for the 2023-24 school year.

This news story is based on the unofficial minutes from the board meeting and could be in error if the minutes are changed prior to adoption.