School Board — May 26, 2026
Leadership nominations approved at School Board meeting despite being missing from agenda
The meeting consisted of standard administrative approvals and reports, with public comments being noted but not met with debate or conflict.
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Transparency concerns regarding the May 26 School Board meeting: During the session, the Board approved the nominations of Dr. David Baker as Interim Superintendent and Paige Jarvis as Director of Student Services. However, these specific nominations were not included on the published public agenda, which had instead listed Josie Wolfinger. Because these names were not disclosed in advance, residents were unable to prepare or attend the meeting specifically to discuss these leadership changes.
In addition to the leadership appointments, the Board provided an update on the Plainfield Middle School construction project, noting that discretionary new restrooms have been removed from the current scope to manage costs.
Finally, while community members used the public comment period to raise serious questions regarding front office staffing levels, student enrollment numbers, and the impact of teacher absences, the Board did not offer a recorded response to these concerns. Residents deserve a board that not only follows the agenda but also engages directly with the issues affecting our students and classrooms.
Public impact
Removal of discretionary new restrooms from the current construction scope
The project proceeds with the restrooms removed from the current scope.
A project walk-through will be coordinated for the Board in July; potential additions may be discussed if funds remain at the end of the project.
Topics discussed
The board accepted the resignation of Angela Smith and approved several new appointments for leadership and staff positions.
The board approved the resignation of Angela Smith and the nominations of Dr. David Baker as interim superintendent and Paige Jarvis as director of student services.
The new appointments take effect on July 1, 2026.
An update was provided on the upcoming construction project at Plainfield School, including budget-driven changes to the scope.
The project proceeds as planned with the restrooms removed from the current scope.
A project walk-through will be coordinated for the Board in July; potential additions may be discussed if discretionary funds remain at the project's end.
Beth Bierwirth provided updates on the district's financial status, including budget passing, revenue revisions, and surplus projections.
The report was submitted as written.
Revenue will be revised in August and the tax rate will be finalized by the DRA in mid-October.
Principal Bucklin reviewed instructional planning for first grade, kindergarten, and the 3/4 looping structure.
The instructional model for the upcoming year was outlined.
The CIA Director reviewed competency documents and student proficiency levels in ELA and math.
The report and assessment data were presented.
A request was made to have the assessment information summarized and posted on the school website.
The board reviewed and amended administrative job descriptions to account for remote work and location logistics.
The motion to approve the amended job descriptions for shared Plainfield and Cornish positions was approved.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Unscheduled leadership appointments
Community vs. board tension
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Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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Topics discussed — not on agenda
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