School District 145 - Waverly Public Schools Packet Summary — 08-10-2026
Meeting Overview
The School District 145 - Waverly Public Schools Board of Education packet outlines the agenda for a regular meeting scheduled for August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The packet includes public hearings, action items, reports, discussion topics, policy materials, financial documents, and handbook materials.
Public Hearings and Policy Review
Student Fees Policy
The agenda includes a public hearing on the Student Fees Policy. The packet contains Policy 5033 materials, including an appendix with specifications for required materials and fees for the current school year.
The student fees materials describe categories such as course materials, activities, technology-related items, extracurricular costs, and fee limits or requirements. The packet states that the Student Fees Policy provides supplemental information about fees and materials required for students.
Parent Involvement Policy
The agenda includes a public hearing on the Parent Involvement Policy. The packet includes Policy 6400, which describes procedures for parent, guardian, and educational decisionmaker involvement, including opportunities to raise concerns about instructional materials and request access to certain educational activities and records.
Anti-Bullying Policy
The agenda includes a public hearing on the Anti-Bullying Policy. The packet includes Policy 5011, which outlines the district’s approach to maintaining a physically safe and emotionally secure environment and addressing bullying, intimidation, and harassment.
Key Items on the Agenda
Consent Agenda
The packet lists a consent agenda section that includes meeting minutes, staff resignations and terminations, staff hires and reassignments, extra-duty assignments, fund balances, fund claims, and acceptance of donations.
2026-2027 Handbooks
The agenda includes consideration of Technology, Teacher, Student/Parent, Classified, Sponsor, and Activity Handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year. The packet includes related handbook documents and technology materials, including responsible technology use agreements and student technology resources.
Superintendent Search Firm Agreement
The packet includes a proposed agreement with McPherson and Jacobson for superintendent search services. The agenda item lists a recommended agreement amount not to exceed $12,910.
Surplus Property
The agenda includes an item regarding declaring old volleyball uniforms as surplus for sale.
Adult Lunch Prices
The packet includes an agenda item regarding adult meal pricing for the 2026-2027 school year. The listed recommendation proposes adult breakfast at $3.00 and adult lunch at $5.00.
Policy and Governance Items
Board Policy Reaffirmations
The agenda includes reaffirmation of Board Policies 5033, 6400, and 5011. Supporting materials include the Student Fees Policy, Parent/Community Involvement Policy, and Anti-Bullying Policy documents.
Policy Updates
The packet includes proposed updates to policies 1110, 3060, 3560, 5000, 5001, 5005, 5008, 5008 resolution, 5010, 5023, and 8342.
Policy Rescind Item
The agenda includes a proposed action item concerning Policy 3055.
Waverly Education Association Negotiation Acknowledgment Letter
The packet includes an agenda item regarding recognition of the Waverly Education Association as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent for the 2028-2029 school year.
Financial and Operational Discussion Topics
2026-2027 Budget Review
The Board of Education Information and Discussion section includes a 2026-2027 Budget Review item with supporting packet materials.
Preliminary Engineering Analysis
The agenda includes a Preliminary Engineering Analysis updated July 20, 2026.
ESCO Project Discussion
The packet lists an ESCO Project for 26-27 Discussion item under Board of Education Information and Discussion.
Superintendent Search Follow-Up
The agenda includes a Superintendent Search Firm Special Board Meeting Reminder as an information and discussion item.
The agenda includes a Recognition of Visitors / Open Forum section. The packet also includes Board Policy 1200 regarding public input, including opportunities for community members to address school-related concerns through established channels and Open Forum procedures.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Public hearings related to the Student Fees Policy, Parent Involvement Policy, and Anti-Bullying Policy.
- Agenda items involving 2026-2027 handbooks and student technology materials.
- The proposed superintendent search firm agreement and related search process items.
- Policy updates, reaffirmations, and the proposed policy rescind item.
- Budget, engineering analysis, and ESCO project discussion topics included in the Board of Education Information and Discussion section.
