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LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools board meeting, Sep 15, 2026

44 min

Reading and test scores ▶ 22:24

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

LeRoy-Ostrander board hears presale report on $253,000 in bonds and capital notes 1:29

  • A presenter told the board the district plans to issue $253,000 in general obligation tax abatement bonds and capital notes to finance a parking lot project and buy a school bus, and said no board action was needed that evening. 1:29
  • The board discussed the $125 daily rate of pay for substitute teachers, and a staff member said a change at the 140 mark would go on next month's agenda as an action item. 34:21
Item by item (14)
  1. Call to order and pledge 0:00
    • The meeting was called to order at 6 o'clock, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:00
  2. Bond presale report 0:28
    • The presenter said the sale would be considered at the October board meeting, closing is set for November 12th, and no action was needed that evening. 1:29
    • A presenter said the $253,000 in tax abatement bonds and capital notes would finance a parking lot project and a school bus purchase, with no increased tax impact because existing OPEB bonds are maturing. 1:51
    • The presenter said the ag credit means a little over 53% of the debt service levies would be paid by the state. 11:49
  3. Agenda changes and approval 13:32
    • A district staff member asked that personnel item D3 be removed from the agenda because the position had not been filled. 13:41
    • The board took motions to remove D3 and to approve the agenda. 13:56
  4. Public comment 14:46
    • A speaker at public comment said the city council is keeping its levy the same for the coming year. 14:55
    • The speaker said city staff checked how the school is connected to the sewer system after a reported backup, for city maintenance planning and not as an inspection. 15:19
  5. Recognitions 16:02
    • A speaker thanked the Lions and other groups that welcomed teachers back with treats at the start of the year. 16:14
  6. Student and committee reports 16:46
    • The student report said the student council held activities and a special breakfast for the first days of school and that homecoming week is next week. 16:46
    • A speaker reported that the Mower County Family Services Collaborative is developing a new strategic plan and will discuss in December how schools can apply for grants. 18:22
    • The speaker said schools can write grants in the spring for use in fall 2027. 21:32
  7. Principal's report 22:21
    • The principal's report said teachers are being trained on new assessment and intervention tools tied to READ Act requirements. 22:24
    • The report said a math curriculum pilot is underway, with a purchase planned for the spring and summer of next year. 22:24
  8. Superintendent's report 24:04
    • The superintendent said an updated roof preventative maintenance proposal had been received and would be reviewed against the budget. 24:13
    • The superintendent noted September is School Board Recognition Month and thanked board members. 24:13
    • The superintendent said the non-certified negotiations field representative asked whether the district team could meet October 7th or the 19th. 26:08
  9. Consent agenda and donations 27:03
    • The consent agenda included the August regular meeting minutes, the treasurer's report and personnel recommendations for custodial staffing and fall football assistant coaches. 27:03
    • Donations of $100 and $500 to the pool were acknowledged. 28:39
  10. Preliminary levy 27:03
    • A district staff member said the vote would approve levying the maximum amount the state allows, which the staff member described as normal procedure. 30:13
    • A staff member said the final levy would be presented in December. 30:40
  11. October meeting date 31:17
    • The board discussed moving the October 20th, 2026 meeting because of a conflict with an away varsity football game. 31:17
    • A motion was made to move the October meeting from the 20th to the 19th. 33:13
    • The updated district calendar later listed the October meeting on October 19th. 43:29
  12. Substitute teacher daily pay 34:00
    • A district staff member said the daily rate is $125 and nearby districts are closer to $140 to $150, and that the district has averaged about 43 full-day and 30 half-day subs over the last 3 years. 34:21
    • A speaker said that going to $140 for 40 full days would cost only $3,000 extra. 38:41
    • A staff member said the item should come back next month as an action item at the 140 mark. 41:06
  13. Posting of board meeting videos 41:26
    • A district staff member said meeting videos will be posted through a link on the district website rather than shared directly on Facebook. 41:37
    • The staff member said the link would be next to the agendas and minutes. 42:52
  14. Calendar and adjournment 43:29
    • The board took a motion to adjourn, and the time was given as 6:44. 43:29

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Video: posted by the district as “Regular School Board Meeting | September 15th, 2026”