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Amery School District board meeting, Aug 17, 2026

1 h 25 min · 0 public speakers

Reading and test scores ▶ 3:50Safety, weapons and police ▶ 1:05:55

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What happened at this meeting

Amery board approves budget revisions, donations and personnel action 1:18:19

  • Administrators gave reports that included Act 20 summer reading instruction, which a staff member said was paid with district funds and another staff member called an unfunded mandate. 3:50
  • District leaders reported on strategic goal number 2 from the district office, the buildings and student services. 40:41
  • The board approved budget changes, accepted donations and grants to the district, and approved personnel action. ~1:18:33
Item by item (11)
  1. Opening and consent agenda 0:00
    • Larry Wojchik said the vouchers had been reviewed and found in order and moved approval of the consent agenda items. 0:34
    • The consent agenda items were approved as presented. 1:08
  2. Administrator reports 1:09
    • A staff member said all fall sports were underway, with 6 sports. 1:19
    • A staff member estimated that 1/5 to 1/6 of students on personalized reading plans attended summer instruction, and said the teachers were paid with district funds. 6:06
    • A staff member said the elementary school moved to digital back-to-school packets and only 2 families asked for paper copies. 18:22
  3. Seclusion and restraint report 30:20
    • The staff member said the district uses these only as a last resort when a student's behavior is a clear and present imminent risk. 31:08
    • A staff member reported 21 incidents of seclusion and 23 incidents of restraint involving 3 total students, 2 of whom were supported by an IEP. 32:07
  4. Building and grounds committee update 34:04
    • A staff member said work on the high school roof appeared to be heading in the right direction. 34:09
    • A staff member said a group would look at options for storm runoff from the back of the middle school and report back in September. 36:06
  5. Finance oversight committee update 36:50
    • A staff member described a new monthly Treasurer's Report that matches the bank to the budget. 36:59
    • The staff member said the regular annual audit and a forensic audit were ongoing. 38:59
  6. Strategic plan update 40:37
    • A staff member said the report focused on strategic goal number 2, with the district office, buildings and student services reporting. 40:41
    • A staff member said monthly para huddles with special education teachers would happen in every building this year. 59:37
  7. Safety and security update 1:05:55
    • A staff member said the annual walkthrough with police at all 4 buildings took place July 27th. 1:07:01
    • The staff member reviewed state drill requirements, including a monthly fire drill in every building. 1:11:17
    • A speaker asked for a more in-depth presentation for board members with the district safety team. 1:12:05
  8. Budget revisions 1:13:47
    • A staff member presented revisions including a transfer of $1,688,000 and some change from Fund 10 to Fund 27 and lowering the OPEB disbursement to $83,000. 1:14:08
    • Asked how long-term debt payments were missed, the staff member said a link in the spreadsheet prepared for board adoption was broken. 1:17:32
    • The motion to approve the budget changes passed. 1:18:19
  9. Donations and grants 1:18:34
    • A staff member listed donations, including $1,269.85 raised for the Angel Fund and lumber and a tree for learning spaces. 1:18:53
    • The board accepted the donations and grants. 1:22:36
  10. Personnel action 1:22:36
    • The personnel action was approved. 1:23:52
  11. Announcements and adjournment 1:23:52
    • A staff member encouraged viewers to get Amory Warrior football signs. 1:24:24
    • The motion to adjourn carried. 1:25:17

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Video: posted by the district as “Amery Board of Education Regular Meeting 8-17-2026”