January 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Organizational and Regular School Board Meeting

I. MISSION
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.

II. Call to Order - Vice-Chair Cindy Nordstrom

III. Conduct Pledge of Allegiance - Vice-Chair Cindy Nordstrom (This was conducted at the Board Work Session prior to this meeting.)

IV. Oath of office administered to appointed Board members from Bloomington and Farmington - Melissa Torres (Integrity)

V. Election of officers - Vice Chair Cindy Nordstrom 

V.A. Election of Chair — Vice-Chair Cindy Nordstrom

V.B. Election of Vice-Chair

V.C. Election of Clerk

V.D. Election of Treasurer

VI. Establish dates and times for 2026 School Board Meetings - Newly Elected Chair

VII. Designate District Depository - Newly Elected Chair

VIII. Designate official newspaper - Newly Elected Chair

IX. Set level of compensation for School Board Members - Newly Elected Chair

X. Review Board Committee and Representative Assignments - Newly Elected Chair

XI. Appoint ISD 917 Calendar Committee Representative from Board - Request by Dr. Michael Favor (Collaboration)

XII. Review Board Procedures, Code of Ethics (Policy 209), and Board Culture Guide - 
 

XIII. Consent Items - Chair (Communications)

XIII.A.

• Minutes
• Personnel
• Policies

XIV. New Business - Board Chair

XV. Finance Director - Mark Johns (Stewardship)

XV.A.

• Bills
• Wire Transfers
• Payment Register
• Investment Reports
• Aged Receivables
• Other Earnings
• Temporary Work Assignments

XVI. Approve Policies — Supt. Dr. Michael Favor (Integrity)
None this month

XVII. Approve 2026 Strategic Plan Proposal - Dr. Melissa Schaller (Integrity)

XVIII. Approve Education Support Professional Week January 19-25, 2026, Letter and Resolution - Dr. Michael Favor - 
Roll Call

XIX. Adjournment - Chair