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Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Chatham Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board addressed a lawsuit concerning school policy 5145.7 and noted the upcoming adoption of a new policy catalog. Administrative reports covered the successful implementation of the state-mandated cell phone ban and provided updates on fall sports. The board recognized a literacy grant and engaged in a detailed discussion regarding a proposed infrastructure referendum. This included prioritizing projects such as turf field replacements and the construction of a new team center, while evaluating tax impacts and the timeline for voter approval in the upcoming referendum.
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Chatham Board of Education Board of Education Meeting
The meeting centered on the presentation and discussion of a proposed school district referendum, tentatively scheduled for January 2027, pending Department of Education approval. Key topics addressed included critical infrastructure and facility needs, such as instructional space expansion at Chatham Middle School and Lafayette, comprehensive HVAC and boiler upgrades, bathroom renovations, and athletic facility improvements, including new turf fields and a replacement fieldhouse. The Board also reviewed the financial rationale for the referendum, citing the limitations of the district's operating budget due to rising healthcare and special education costs, and provided projections regarding the total project costs, anticipated state aid, and the local taxpayer impact.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
School District of the Chathams Board of Education Board of Education Meeting
The meeting includes agenda items pertaining to personnel, finance, and curriculum matters, as well as any other necessary general business.
Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
School District Of The Chathams Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered several significant operational and financial topics, including a superintendent's update on graduation, staffing, and summer programs. The business administrator provided storm impact reports and construction updates. Key committee reports addressed a potential 2027 referendum, school policies, and regulations. Action items included personnel appointments, approval of coaching contracts, compensation rates for substitute teachers, and the acceptance of various grants and donations. The board also addressed student residency hearings, approved tuition rates for incoming students, and finalized revisions to the school calendars for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
