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Triton School Corporation board meeting, Sep 14, 2026

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Triton board adopts bus replacement and capital projects plans 17:02

  • The board held a public hearing on a bus replacement plan, a capital projects plan and the budget, then approved the three plans 3⁠-⁠0. 3:51
  • The board approved an hourly pay scale under which, a staff member said, all employees will start at at least $15 an hour. 6:31
  • The board approved recommendations for show choir, theater, marching band drill writer and color guard positions. 12:01
  • The superintendent reported that Triton students achieved a 96% pass rate on iREAD. 19:57
Item by item (13)
  1. Opening and consent agenda 0:06
    • Wes Rettinger moved to approve vouchers and payroll totaling $956,422.98 and the minutes from the August meeting. 0:37
    • The motion passed 3⁠-⁠0. 1:05
  2. Public hearing on plans and budget 1:36
    • A staff member said the bus replacement plan calls for 2 buses in 2027, a bus and an activity bus in '28 and 2 buses in '29. 1:40
    • The staff member said the capital projects plan includes tile, painting, sidewalks and fencing, with elementary carpet high on the list. 1:40
    • A staff member said the district is targeting a tax rate around 84 to 85 cents, might hit 86, and expects the debt tax rate to stay the same. 3:05
    • The board approved the three plans 3⁠-⁠0. 3:51
  3. Substitute and cafeteria staff appointments 4:02
    • A staff member recommended substitute teachers, a crossing guard and cafeteria substitute, and a cafeteria dishwasher. 4:02
    • Austin Davis moved to approve the cafeteria dishwasher and the substitute bus driver. 5:26
    • The board approved each recommendation. ~4:23
  4. Hourly pay scale 5:43
    • A staff member said the pay scale adds a head custodian in each building. 5:43
    • A staff member said instructional assistants and cafeteria workers were moved up to a starting pay of $15 an hour, and noted a 1% stipend based on 2025 earnings. 6:31
    • Wes Rettinger moved to approve the hourly pay scale. 7:11
    • The motion passed 3⁠-⁠0. 7:23
  5. Extracurricular appointments and resignations 7:26
    • A staff member said a marching band drill writer is a contracted service but would interact with students, so a background check was done. 12:01
    • The board approved each motion. ~8:02
  6. Student council fundraisers 13:11
    • A staff member said the student council plans penny wars, candy cane grams and spirit wear, with proceeds aimed at helping staff or another organization. 13:11
    • The staff member said Operation Quiet Comfort provides care packages to active military. 13:50
    • The board approved the fundraisers 3⁠-⁠0. 14:42
  7. Bus sale at auction 14:46
    • A staff member recommended putting a bus in the December 8th Bates auction. 14:46
    • A staff member said proceeds will come back to the district. 15:44
    • The motion passed 3⁠-⁠0. 16:27
  8. Annual performance report 16:32
    • A staff member recommended approval of the '25-'26 annual performance report. 16:32
    • The motion passed 3⁠-⁠0. 16:58
  9. Bus and capital projects resolutions 17:02
    • After a staff member recommended adopting the resolution for the 2027 bus replacement plan and the capital projects plan, Wes Rettinger moved to adopt those resolutions. 17:02
    • The motion passed 3⁠-⁠0. 17:30
  10. Annual transportation review 17:34
    • A staff member said the review of bus routes, the student transportation safety policy and the transportation handbook had few changes and covered following laws on drop-offs on state roads. 17:34
    • A staff member said routes adjust when a student moves in or out and that families are called about changes of 5 minutes. 18:45
    • The motion passed 3⁠-⁠0. 19:25
  11. Superintendent's report 19:31
    • The superintendent reported a 96% iREAD pass rate and graduation rates of 100% in '23, 98% in '24 and 97% in '25. 21:20
    • The superintendent said a foundation gala raised approximately $60,000 and that elementary field trips will be free for students and families. 26:13
    • The superintendent said Thursday will be a 2-hour delayed start for staff professional development. 30:51
  12. Building reports 31:28
    • A junior and senior high staff member said a character education program will be presented to staff Thursday and College Go Week begins September 21st. 31:41
    • An elementary staff member said Student of the Month now focuses each month on a character trait and parent-teacher conferences are October 22nd. 35:17
  13. Adjournment 39:51
    • The meeting adjourned at 7:40. 39:51

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