Hawthorn Board Highlights

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Present: Karl Borchers, Julie Clifford, George Fievet, Robin Cleek, Wes Polen.

Absent: Joel Finfer and Michael Engle.

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No report at this time.

• The device tech buyback program far exceeded expectations, with the district receiving a check for $443,437, compared to the initial estimate of $325,000. This money will go towards offsetting the device refresh costs.

• Dr. Hannigan welcomed everyone back and expressed looking forward to a successful end of the school year.

• Hawthorn CSBO Jennifer Akin discussed the 2025 summer school fees, including enrollment fees for the Hawthorn Enrichment Institute and the music camp programs.

• The fees were adjusted to $252 per student for one session and $500 per student for two sessions.

• Financial assistance will be available based on need.

• Hawthorn CSBO Jennifer Akin presented proposed adjustments to the student fee structure for the 2025-2026 school year.

• This includes increasing the 8th grade student fee by $10 to address rising trip costs, and increasing the paid transportation fee by 6% to offset district expenses.

• The early registration discount incentive will be continued.

The next Board of Education meeting will be held on February 6, 2025 at Hawthorn District Office.