The GFW School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025 A summary of the meeting is below.
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Sale of Abatement Bonds
Steve Pumper from PMA Financial presented on the sale of $1,950,000 tax abatement bonds for Parking Lot Improvements over 10 years that was approved by the board in May. The district saw an improved interest rate of 3.75% from the assumed rate of 4.31% which allows for more funds to be used on the construction project. The impact on taxpayers was also impacted with a total of $13.96 annually on a $175,000 home with the ag land impact dropping from 36 cents to 35 cents an acre. The board ratified the sale and the district will receive the funds on July 1.
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Smith shared updates on current open positions in the district as well as the work taking place at the new school site. The stadium will start seeing some serious work as the grandstands are built, field goals added, and the scoreboard coming soon. There will also be more ways for the community to get involved in added items to a planned time capsule at the new school.
Principal Reports
Updates were also shared from each school including the final class of Thunderbirds to graduate from GFW High School, the final days at GFW Elementary, and much more. Principals are looking ahead to the 2025-26 school year and are making plans to have a great year of learning.
School Board Reports
Board members shared brief updates from committees.
Consent Agenda, Resolutions and Action Items
The board approved a Ratifying Resolution for the Sale of $1,950,000 Abatement Bonds
The board approved CESO Food Service Director Agreement at a Cost Not to Exceed $40,000
The board approved a Recommendation to Lease 1 Large Bus & 1 Activity Bus from Full Warranty Bus Leasing
The board heard updates on the Proposed 2025-26 Budgets and held discussions on next steps. The budget team will revisit the numbers for the June 30 deadline.
The board approved a recommendation to Call for Bids for Dairy Products and Fuel for FY26. The bids will be opened on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3 p.m. in the District Office.
The board approved a recommendation to Designate FY24 Donation for CTE Projects at New Building
The board approved a proposal for Construction Consultation for 1 Day per Week
The board approved an Identified Superintendent Allen Berg as the district’s Official with Authority (IOwA)
The board approved a Non-Renewal Resolution
The board approved a resolution to accept donations
The board will be holding a special meeting on Monday, June, 23 at 6 p.m.