The Langford Area School Board accepted the resignation of Activities Director Brett Gibbs following an executive session at its regular meeting Monday night as he plans to retire.
Board members also took action on several items related to the upcoming school year and district operations.
The board approved the school calendar for the 2026-27 school year. Classes will begin Aug. 19 and conclude May 19, with graduation scheduled for May 15.
Representatives were also appointed to serve on local boards of equalization. Cory Cole will represent Brown County, Dan Ogren will represent Day County and Brandon Alberts will represent Marshall County.
During the meeting, the board received an update on the Newport Colony school. Officials reported that two students will graduate this year and two new kindergarten students are expected to enroll, keeping the overall enrollment stable. Graduation at the colony school is scheduled for May 15.
Board members also heard a legislative update from Jennifer Gustafson. She reported that the latest proposal includes a 1.4 percent increase in school funding, slightly higher than the previously anticipated 1 percent.
The board discussed the status of several extracurricular programs, including cheerleading and golf. Participation numbers have been strong this year, particularly for golf, and the board discussed whether student interest will remain high enough to continue the programs in future years.
Members also reviewed the wrestling cooperative agreement with Britton-Hecla, discussing how the season went and the potential future of the partnership.
In administrative reports, Principal Abby Kwasnieski said work on next year’s class schedule is nearly complete and student registration will begin soon.
Superintendent Shad Storley reported that the district’s bleacher replacement project, approved during a special board meeting in February at a cost of $220,000, will take place this summer. Bleacher removal will begin shortly after graduation, and the project is expected to take most of the summer, with the goal of completion before the start of the next school year.
Storley also said the district continues to face challenges with bus drivers and is exploring options, including the use of smaller mid-size buses that would not require a commercial driver’s license.
In other action, the board approved a public records request policy and declared several items surplus, including a compressor from the old walk-in freezer, office chairs and locker room doors. The board also set March 31 as the date for negotiations for the 2026-27 school year.
