The GFW School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025 A summary of the meeting is below.
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Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Allen Berg shared in his first board meeting report that the first few weeks of hit time in GFW have been going great with chances to connect with community members and staff. The district has rolled out the new Firebird logo and mascot in various places with more coming soon to physical items. The district is also moving forward with a license sale which will bring in some additional income for the district. He also shared that the financial team working with GFW will be sharing updates at the August board meeting.
The new school facility is on track to open for the school year for elementary grades with parking lots and other exterior work taking place in the coming weeks weather permitting. The district is targeting the homecoming football game to be the first home game at the new facility.
Principal Reports
Principal Thompson shared about a grant to work with a company called Playworks that works to bring more play activities to the school day that will allow for students in fourth and fifth grade to apply to be a junior coach to support younger students. The team has been taking part in learning around different curriculum areas with standards, social emotional learning, and other support that will be provided to students. There is a lot of excitement about the move into the new building.
Summer school and extended year programs are under way with lots of excitement among students. TCA is working hard on the next production of Anastasia and wrapped up the TCA Arts camp with a production of Frozen Jr. Tickets for Anastasia are available now.
School Board Reports
Board members shared brief updates from committees.
The board is seeking more input on what should be included in the time capsule at the new building.
Consent Agenda, Resolutions and Action Items
The board approved the consent agenda
The board approved the Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) Plan
The board approved Revised Building Budgets for Technology, Equipment, and Furniture
The board approved Dairy and Fuel Bids
The board approved GFW Staff Rates
The board approved Fees & Rates Schedule
The board approved changes to the personnel listed on the the Minnwest Bank Accounts, Perennial Bank Accounts, and First National Bank Accounts
The board approved a Donation Resolution