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# 5 takeaways from Smoky Valley USD 400 school board meeting
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/5-takeaways-from-usd-xxx-school-board-meeting-4/
- Published: 2025-07-31T15:36:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-29T22:51:27.000Z
- Description: July 23, 2025
- Author: Greg Loving
- Tags: mcj

### **District to Spend $166,302 on New School Bus**

In a unanimous 7-0 vote, the board approved purchasing a Thomas C2 71-passenger bus from Midwest Bus Sales for $166,302\. The motion was made by Karla Pihl and seconded by Bryce Wampler.

### **Driver’s-Ed Fee Raised; New Agriculture Course Fees Introduced**

Student fees for 2025-26 were adopted, including an increase in Driver’s Education from $125 to $150 and new $25-per-semester feesfor Animal Science, Ag Mechanics, Agri Business Management and Intro to Ag. The board reaffirmed that activity/sports fees are waived for students who qualify for free meals.

### **New Superintendent Marks Positive Start**

Superintendent Quentin Breese reported “a great start” to his tenure, is meeting staff, and invited board members to a Welcome-Back Breakfast for all employees. District principals are not required to attend June–July meetings.

### **Board Explores Cyber-Security Insurance**

Insurance broker Mike Dreier briefed the board on optional cyber-security coverage; the discussion was informational and no vote was taken.

### **School Board Adopts Home-Rule Resolution**

Trustees approved a Home Rule resolution empowering the board to “transact all school-district business and adopt policies the board deems appropriate” for 2025-26, while still complying with state law.

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