CGD School Board Sets Agenda for Feb. 12 Meeting

Discussions to include personnel, budget, and educational updates

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12th at the district office in Clarion. The agenda includes an educational report on a recent high school trip, personnel items such as principal contract approvals, financial discussions around the upcoming budget, and updates on buildings, nutrition, and transportation.

Why it matters

As the governing body of the local school district, the CGD School Board's decisions on personnel, finances, and educational programming have a direct impact on students, teachers, and the broader community. This meeting provides transparency into the board's priorities and decision-making process.

The details

The meeting's agenda includes several key items. The board will receive an educational report on a recent high school professional learning community trip to Charleston, South Carolina. They will also consider personnel actions like approving fiscal year 2027 contracts for the elementary and middle school principals. Financial items include the fiscal year 2027 budget guarantee resolution, a review of the current line-item budget, and discussion of the upcoming budget timeline. The board will also hear updates on buildings and grounds, nutrition services, and transportation.

  • The school board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

The players

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board

The governing body responsible for overseeing the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows school district, which includes elementary, middle, and high schools.

Iowa Central Community College

The community college with which the school district has a concurrent enrollment agreement.

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What’s next

The school board will make decisions on the agenda items during the February 12th meeting, which will impact the district's personnel, finances, and educational programming for the upcoming school year.

The takeaway

This school board meeting provides insight into the priorities and decision-making process of the local education leaders, who are responsible for ensuring the district meets the needs of students, teachers, and the broader community.