July 14, 2025 Westonka School Board Meeting

Monday, July 14, 2025

Construction report for Middle School and West Tonka High School

Underground fuel oil storage tank discovery and mitigation at Grand View

Phasing adjustments for construction corridors and tile replacement

Treasury report and donations review

Financial report through June 30, 2025

Federal Title grant applications and fiscal year audit schedule

Long-term facility maintenance (LTFM) revenue and expenditure planning

Areas of Interest (4)

Discovery of abandoned underground fuel oil tank at Grand View school site raises questions about historical environmental safety.
Construction delays force shift in school phasing, leading to potential 'mud bed' repair costs and future corridor disruptions.
Concerns over federal Title grant funding stability and potential revenue declines for 2025-2026 school year.
District balances high-scale construction projects while maintaining temporary educational spaces for students.

Votes (1)

Approval of the agenda

CarriesAll in favor

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (2)

First and foremost is always safety of students of how do we make sure that's in place. Then it's obviously making sure that we have an educational environment that works for our kids while trying to stay on time.
— Dustin

School ConstructionReflecting on construction priorities

There's always a concern. But we just kind of keep our ear to the ground and a lot of the funding for our federal programs is tied to free and reduced.
— Kathy

Financial OversightDiscussing federal funding stability

People (4)

DustinConstruction/Facilities Manager

Leading construction updates and field questions on infrastructure

1 quote

“We're going to keep investigating if that's what needs to happen. We'll we'll have to plan ahead of time.”

Regarding the potential for tile and corridor renovations next summer.

RalphTreasurer

Reviewing checks and donation ledgers for May/June 2025

KathyFinance Director

Reviewing revenue/expenditures and federal application processes

KevinSuperintendent

Managing construction communication and educational environment planning

Places Mentioned

Grand View school siteWest Tonka High SchoolMiddle SchoolSunnyfield (parking area)Lower parking lot

Events & Meetings (3)

July 24, 2025: Finance committee meeting at 7:30 a.m.
August 11, 2025: Regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m.
August 25, 2025: Week of scheduled remote audit

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

LTFM Resolution

Required resolution for district long-term facility maintenance levy authorization.

View Source