The Tri-Creek School Corporation Board of Trustees approved a package of action and consent items during its meeting, including a reservation to purchase four 78-passenger Thomas buses, updates to board policy, and acceptance of multiple donations including a $10,000 Pilot Company STEM grant for Lowell High School’s AP biology biotechnology program.

Votes at a glance

- Purchase of four 78-passenger Thomas buses (letter of intent / 2025 bonds): Approved by voice vote. Dana said the buses include extended warranties and that delivery will follow production lead times (about two years); the letter of intent secures spring bid pricing and allows cancellation if financing is unavailable at time of delivery.

- Resolution 2025-08 authorizing gift card issuance: Approved by voice vote.

- Middle school book club approval: Approved by voice vote.

- Snow-bed removals (maintenance contract or project): Approved by voice vote.

- Lowell pass pitch lease agreement (facility/field lease): Approved by voice vote.

- Consent agenda (meeting minutes, payroll, claims, personnel report): Approved in a single motion.

- Donations accepted (consent items): Approved. Notable items accepted under consent: a $10,000 STEM grant from Pilot Company for Lowell High School’s AP Biology biotechnology program; multiple equipment and material donations for welding and machining classes (including items valued in the thousands); a $200 donation to support a Lowell High School fundraising event.

- Board policy updates (second reading and approval of policy revisions, including policy 01410): Approved by voice vote.

Most votes were taken by voice with “Aye” responses recorded and no roll-call tallies printed in the meeting transcript. Where recorded, motions were introduced and seconded but individual board-member vote names were not read into the public transcript. Minutes and the district’s posted records should provide an official roll-call if required for audit.

Board discussion before votes ranged from technical contract details for bus warranties to the grant awards and donor acknowledgements. Several staff and grant recipients — including Sabra Lynn of the Tri Creek Education Foundation and teachers receiving awards — were recognized during the meeting; the board also publicly thanked staff in central office for grant and administrative support.

Ending: The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m., at which the board will consider budget-adoption resolutions and other scheduled business.