04/17/2025 - TRSD School Board in 60 Seconds

001Here's a recap from the Timberlane Regional School District School Board meeting from April 17th, 2025. The high school wrestling team shared their experience capturing the Division 1 state championship title this season. Meanwhile, the middle school's first place cooking competition team reflected on their victory in the inaugural interchool cooking contest. The student representative, Abby, detailed the daily and evening activities taking place on the main campus next week to recognize mental health awareness week in Timberland. There are activities and opportunities for students, staff, and members of the greater community to participate. The school board approved a prospective field trip to Washington DC in the 2025 to 2026 school year for interested grade 8 students. The trip is scheduled over the April student vacation, and the staff team leading the trip will begin planning for this optional student experience. The school board approved breakfast and lunch meal prices for the next school year. They can be found on the website in the posted school board packet. School administration recommended and the school board approved repurposing an open and vacant position to the position of district technology integration specialist. This position will help to support the delivery of digital literacy standards to students across their classroom experiences. School administration informed the board they will investigate the district's standing further with legal counsel in regard to warrant article 7 regarding fund balance retention and plan to bring definitive information at the next school board meeting in May. The next meeting is scheduled for May 8th.