June 8, 2026 Westonka School Board - Board Reports
Westonka Schools launches medical career programs with $79K grant
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Approval
Announcements
Public Address to the Board
Cross Anderson Construction Report: Stadium Progress
Cross Anderson Construction Report: Site Logistics & Parking
Cross Anderson Construction Report: Field Development & Landscaping
Westonka High School Updates Pave Way for Enhanced Programs
Cross Anderson Construction Report: Hilltop & Shirley Hills Projects
Cross Anderson Construction Report: Courtyard Structural Work
Treasurer's Report & Financial Contributions
Committee Reports
Teaching & Learning Program Updates
EMR EMT Program Certification & Grant Application
Nursing Assistance Program Development & Partnership
Youth Skills Training Grant for Vocational Programs
First Reading: AI Policy 6250 (Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence)
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopted Budget Review
Monthly Financial Reports (May 31, 2026)
Enrollment Trends & Projections
Budget Assumptions & Revenue Sources (State Aid, Property Tax)
General Fund Expenditures & Classroom Allocation
Fund Balance Analysis (Unassigned & Assigned)
Food Service Fund Management & Equipment Spending
Community Education Program Growth & Fund Balance Rebuilding
Building Construction Fund & Bond Sales
Debt Service Fund & Refinance Bonds
Trust Fund & Scholarship Administration
Internal Service Fund (Medical & Dental Benefits)
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPED) Fund
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda for the West Tanka school board meeting.
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Unnamed Board Member
Notable Quotes (22)
Um, chair moves for approval of the agenda. Is there a second?
Second.
Motion carries.
July 13th is a regular board meeting at 6 o'clock right here.
All right, we'll start with the stadium first. Um, there's a ranger greens. That was that was a productive week.
One of the exciting things, we're going to start the footings for the um for the stadium building tomorrow. So it's a that's a good milestone for us.
Yep. Yep. Soil condition been positive. Weather's been great and we haven't I don't think we've lost the D yet. Um yeah, so we're just fine tuning the the schedule things, you know, things are a little bit a little bit ahead.
So we're just waiting to move a fiber line this week and then that'll begin. but they've been able to stay busy on the other field and you'll see them starting to draw attention to that after really starting next week.
Couple surprises, but we're battling through, you know, just couple things, but um like with everything, you know, something always pops up, but I I think we we've got it we've got it handled.
Yeah. Hilltop and Shirley Hills. We're we're off and running this week and everything is looking good.
and Mr. Chair business I looked at the check register and checks and all seems to be in good order.
Yes. Well, how exciting to see all this building going on. And I'm here tonight to give you three updates. Um as the buildings are being built, we are building the programs.
And what that's going to do is unlock that EMT grant of $79,000 and we can start spending money.
And I think the most exciting piece, Caitlyn Peglo, she's going to be our medical careers um staff member teacher. She begins work here in West June 15th.
I just want to compliment Mark. There was a lot of back and forth uh verifying with our attorneys to make sure that what we're setting up is truly in the best interest of our district.
That's at no cost to the district. No cost. Of course, what they're hoping for is to develop new employees.
And the amazing thing about this, once we now sign off on the paperwork, this is going to be about $99,000 in grant money over two years for us.
I just want to add just um there's a last minute um agenda item uh the first reading of our AI policy and that's policy 6250 responsible use of artificial intelligence.
good evening board. Um tonight we will be reviewing the fiscal year 2627 adopted budget.
Our district has benefited from stable enrollment. Um, after considering our projected kindergarten enrollment, our typical migration patterns, and the size of our most recent graduating class, we're projecting just a slight conservative decrease in our enrollment this fall.
In the adopted budget, we are projecting um an unassigned assigned fund balance of 7,165,000 or 15.54% of the general fund.
Yes, I'm glad you mentioned that. Um there there's um there there used to be a rule of thumb that they wanted you to have um no more than three months um operating.
People (13)
Unnamed ChairChairCalled the West Tanka school board meeting to order and moved for approval of the agenda.
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Called the West Tanka school board meeting to order and moved for approval of the agenda.
“Um, chair moves for approval of the agenda. Is there a second?”
Moving to approve the meeting agenda.
“Motion carries.”
Announcing the result of the agenda approval vote.
“Thank you Rob. Um any committee reports from anybody?”
After the Treasurer's report, asking for committee updates.
Unnamed Board MemberBoard MemberSeconded the motion for agenda approval and asked clarifying questions during reports.
3 quotes
Seconded the motion for agenda approval and asked clarifying questions during reports.
“Second.”
Seconding the motion to approve the agenda.
“No, no surprises there so far.”
Asking about unexpected issues in construction.
“Caitlyn is a parent too, right?”
Asking about Caitlyn Peglo's personal life.
Cross Anderson RepresentativeProject Manager (implied)Provided detailed updates on stadium, high school, Hilltop, Shirley Hills, and courtyard construction projects.
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Provided detailed updates on stadium, high school, Hilltop, Shirley Hills, and courtyard construction projects.
“All right, we'll start with the stadium first.”
Beginning the construction report.
“Couple surprises, but we're battling through, you know, just couple things, but um like with everything, you know, something always pops up, but I I think we we've got it we've got it handled.”
Addressing a question about surprises in construction.
“Yeah. Hilltop and Shirley Hills. We're we're off and running this week and everything is looking good.”
Reporting on progress at elementary schools.
RobTreasurerPresented the Treasurer's report, detailing contributions and confirming check register status.
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Presented the Treasurer's report, detailing contributions and confirming check register status.
“and Mr. Chair business I looked at the check register and checks and all seems to be in good order.”
Concluding the Treasurer's report.
MarkTeaching and Learning PresenterGave updates on the EMR EMT program, Nursing Assistance program, Youth Skills Training grant, and AI policy.
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Gave updates on the EMR EMT program, Nursing Assistance program, Youth Skills Training grant, and AI policy.
“Yes. Well, how exciting to see all this building going on. And I'm here tonight to give you three updates. Um as the buildings are being built, we are building the programs.”
Beginning the Teaching & Learning report.
“No, this this is it. We can launch the program.”
Clarifying the certification process for the EMR EMT program.
“And I think the most exciting piece, Caitlyn Peglo, she's going to be our medical careers um staff member teacher. She begins work here in West June 15th.”
Announcing a new hire for medical careers.
“That's at no cost to the district. No cost. Of course, what they're hoping for is to develop new employees.”
Explaining the financial benefits of the Monarch Healthcare partnership.
Caitlyn PegloMedical Careers Staff Member TeacherHired to lead the medical careers programs, starting full-time on June 15th.
Hired to lead the medical careers programs, starting full-time on June 15th.
KevinColleague of MarkProvided additional context on the new medical programs and the hiring of Caitlyn Peglo, complimenting Mark's coordination.
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Provided additional context on the new medical programs and the hiring of Caitlyn Peglo, complimenting Mark's coordination.
“I just want to compliment Mark. There was a lot of back and forth uh verifying with our attorneys to make sure that what we're setting up is truly in the best interest of our district.”
Praising Mark's efforts in establishing the nursing program partnership.
KathyFinancial PresenterReviewed the fiscal year 26-27 adopted budget and monthly financial reports, explained fund balances.
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Reviewed the fiscal year 26-27 adopted budget and monthly financial reports, explained fund balances.
“good evening board. Um tonight we will be reviewing the fiscal year 2627 adopted budget.”
Beginning the budget presentation.
“Yes, I'm glad you mentioned that. Um there there's um there there used to be a rule of thumb that they wanted you to have um no more than three months um operating.”
Explaining fund balance guidelines for food service.
Brian CarlsonBoard MemberServed on the School Board Finance Committee.
Served on the School Board Finance Committee.
Pastor Lauren DavisBoard MemberServed on the School Board Finance Committee.
Served on the School Board Finance Committee.
Ralph HarrisonBoard MemberServed on the School Board Finance Committee.
Served on the School Board Finance Committee.
Superintendent BorgSuperintendentServed on the School Board Finance Committee.
Served on the School Board Finance Committee.
EmilyStaffResponsible for posting the district budget on the website.
Responsible for posting the district budget on the website.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- West Tanka school board meeting (current)
- Regular board meeting: July 13th, 6 o'clock, 'right here'
- EMT program inspection: June 18th
- School board finance committee meeting: Last Thursday, June 4th
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
First reading of the 'Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence' policy, modeled from MSBA with district tweaks.