11.25.24 WM School Board Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Areas of Interest (5)

District shifting strategy from BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to district-owned hardware for better security and classroom management.
Technology department is implementing automated 'identity management' to streamline staff and student account creation via Infinite Campus.
Audit reveals a $3.1 million increase in general fund balance against a budget to actual variance.
Concerns over 'lack of segregation of accounting duties' noted in the annual audit, attributed to small district staffing size.
District reports a decline in student enrollment, specifically a loss of 44 adjusted pupil units compared to the previous year.

Approval of agenda and addendums

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Ms. Naton · Seconded by Ms. Danielson

Approval of consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. Burn · Seconded by Miss Geto

Ashley just she became a teacher Leader by default it was Sinker swim uh pretty young in the profession but she just dove in
— Mr. Girton

Staff RecognitionPresenting the LEA award to Ashley Dami.

many districts in our area are moving away from BYOD and going back towards District own
— Britney Miser-Hell

Technology PlanExplaining technology management shifts.

we are providing an unmodified opinion that's the highest level that you can receive
— Caroline Stutzman

Financial AuditPresenting audit findings.

Ms. OconnellBoard Member

Participated in meeting procedures and award presentations.

Mr. SamanskyBoard Member

Participated in meeting procedures.

Mr. GirtonPrincipal

Presented LEA Award to Ashley Dami and recognized staff members.

1 quote

“Ashley just she became a teacher Leader by default it was Sinker swim uh pretty young in the profession but she just dove in”

Describing the growth of a teacher leader.

Mr. HannonPrincipal

Presented award to Amy Man and recognized Crystal Sun.

Britney Miser-HellTechnology Department

Presented the 2024-2027 Technology Plan update.

1 quote

“we really um made a goal of making this a working document something that we can use to track our progress”

Explaining the new format of the technology plan.

Caroline StutzmanPartner, Bergen KDV

Presented the 2024 district audit results.

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