Highland CSD

Highland Community Schools
Board of Directors Special Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2026
5:00 P.M. – Highland Board Room

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Nate Robinson.
Roll call was taken with Joslin Schott, Aaron Friederich, Karen Fink, Cody Thompson, Dan Ruth, and Nate Robinson present. The District 2 board seat was vacant. Also in attendance were Angela Hazelett, Secondary Principal, Jane O’Leary, Elementary Principal, Bill Zywic, Assistant Secondary Principal/Co-Athletic Director, Spencer Lueders, Superintendent and Autumn Moyer, Board Secretary.
Schott motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Thompson.
Motion carried 6-0
Ruth made a motion to approve the following personnel changes as listed. Seconded by Schott.
Motion carried 6-0
Resignations:
Courtney Dietze- Daycare Coordinator effective once replacement has been found or May 31, 2027
Modifications:
Graci Boyd- Daycare Assistant Teacher $10.50/hour to Daycare Lead Teacher $13.50/hour
Erik Isenhour, Nutrition Director, introduced himself to the Board and provided an update on the Nutrition Fund. He highlighted current challenges related to staffing, budgeting, menu development, equipment, and rising food costs. He also shared positive progress in staff morale, inventory management, menu improvements, increased fresh fruit and vegetable offerings, student participation, and reduced payroll expenses.
Ruth motioned to approve the 7-12 Boys Extracurricular Sharing Agreement with Lone Tree for wrestling during the 26-27 school year. Seconded by Thompson.
Motion carried 6-0
Ruth motioned to approve the 7-12 Girls Extracurricular Sharing Agreement with Lone Tree for wrestling during the 26-27 school year. Seconded by Schott.
Motion carried 6-0
Ruth motioned to table the early retirement incentive program offering until the next meeting. Seconded by Thompson.
Motion carried 6-0
Superintendent Spencer Lueders provided the Board with updates on certified enrollment, bond-related facility planning, and the district’s transition to Simbli for policy management.
Schott made a motion to adjourn at 6:01 p.m. Seconded by Thompson. Motion carried 6-0
Reports and documents and the full text of motions, resolutions, or policies considered by the Board at this meeting are on file in the Board Secretary’s office, 648-3822, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PRESIDENT, NATE ROBINSON
SECRETARY, AUTUMN MOYER

Published in The News, Thursday, November 5, 2026 L-80