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USD 230 Board of Education Meeting Recap, 3/24/2025

Spring Hill USD 230
Board of Education Meeting Recap, March 24, 2025

 

Summary

The Spring Hill USD 230 Board of Education met on March 24, 2025, and approved the agenda with the removal of item 9.02. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board read the district’s mission and vision statements and proceeded with regular business.

The meeting included recognition of student and staff achievements, updates on technology upgrades, proposed changes to 2025–26 student handbooks, and capacity planning for the upcoming school year. The board also approved a new health insurance broker and continued preparation for the May 13 bond election.

 

 

Meeting Opening and Agenda Approval

The meeting began with a roll call confirming quorum. The agenda was approved, with item 9.02 removed. The board then conducted the Pledge of Allegiance and reviewed USD 230’s mission and vision statements.

Recognitions and Announcements

Superintendent Dr. Link Luttrell recognized Spring Hill High School student Ava Rushing for designing the “Spring Hill on the Move” t-shirt, created in partnership with the district’s health insurance provider. Pictured below: BOE President Nicloe Melius, student designer Eva Rushing, and Superintendent Link Luttrell.

Director of Teaching and Learning Dr. Erin Smith presented Core Value Awards to Leah Good, career and technical education and real-world learning coordinator, and Haley Weidert, counselor at Spring Hill Middle School, for their leadership in organizing Reality U, a financial literacy simulation for eighth-grade students. Counselors Kelsey Anderson and Amy Wells were also recognized for their contributions. Pictured below: BOE President Nicloe Melius, Counselor Haley Weidert, Coor. RWL & CTE Leah Good, and Superintendent Link Luttrell.

The board acknowledged the Spring Hill High School varsity girls basketball team for advancing to the Class 5A state semifinals. Head Coach Paige Husa was recognized as a finalist for Coach of the Year.

Elementary Technology Device Rotation

Director of Technology Phil Elliott presented a proposal to replace aging Chromebooks in grades 3–5 with iPads, citing improved durability, functionality, and resale value. The board discussed budget timing and the impact of significant purchases ahead of the May 13 bond election. Elliott confirmed the replacement was part of the current year’s capital outlay budget.

Classroom Display Replacement Plan

Elliott also outlined a plan to replace aging classroom projectors, which had been deferred. The board reviewed alternatives, including LCD displays, and discussed classroom impact and cost. Final pricing and installation details will be presented at the April 14 board meeting.

2025–26 Student Handbooks Review

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Joshua Robinson presented proposed changes to student handbooks. Updates included a new elementary discipline rubric developed collaboratively by principals, clarified policies regarding artificial intelligence use at the secondary level, revisions to absence-related incentives, and rules for personal transportation devices such as e-scooters.

Board members expressed concern over the fairness of unexcused absence policies and requested further review of how those absences affect academic incentives. The board also called for the development of a districtwide student code of conduct for those participating in athletics and activities.

Capacity Based on Staffing

Robinson reviewed current enrollment data and future growth projections, recommending that no open seats be offered for the 2025–26 school year at any level due to staffing limitations and ongoing growth.

Health Insurance Broker and Superintendent’s Report

The board approved USI Insurance Services as the district’s new health insurance broker following a formal review process.

Luttrell concluded the meeting with a legislative update and emphasized the importance of continuing operational planning and technology rotations regardless of the bond election outcome.

 

 

Action Items

  • Elliott to present finalized classroom projector plan and pricing at the April 14 meeting

  • Robinson to revise handbook language on opt-out eligibility and absence definitions

  • Robinson to work with administrators on a unified student activities and athletics code of conduct

  • Rachel Henderson to add inventory discussion to the April 14 agenda

  • Board members to submit the top five Recreation Commission candidates to Henderson

  • Recreation Commission interviews and possible appointments to take place during the April 7 work session