January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Board Meeting
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1. ACT ON AGENDA
I move to approve the organizational meeting agenda as presented. |
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2. ELECT A SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR FOR 2026
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3. ELECT A VICE-CHAIR, CLERK, ACTING CLERK AND A TREASURER FOR 2026
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4. CONSIDER BOARD COMPENSATION EFFECTIVE FOR JANUARY 2026
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5. FIX REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR
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6. CONSIDER RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDS AND INVESTMENTS FOR 2026.
The following resolution is recommended: Motion by __________, seconded by __________, to designate Old National Bank; First Bank and Trust; Wells Fargo Bank; Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund; Citigroup; PMA Securities/MnTrust; Sherburne State Bank; The PFM Group; Edward Jones and Spire Financial as official depositories. |
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7. DESIGNATE THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLICATION FOR 2026
Minnesota Statute requires that we designate an official school district publication. The criteria for such designation is met by the Union-Times in our area, along with our district's official website. Therefore, the District Administration recommends The Union-Times Newspaper and https://www.isd477.org as the official school district newspaper for any District publication items. |
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8. DESIGNATE BOND COUNSEL FOR 2026
The school district has used Dorsey & Whitney. The District Administration recommends their firm for our bond counsel in 2026, if needed. |
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9. DESIGNATE ATTORNEY FOR 2026
The school district has used Rupp, Anderson, Squires, & Waldspurger, and the District Administration recommends the firm for 2026. |
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10. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES and/or DESIGNEE TO MAKE SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDS
The following resolution is recommended: Motion by ______, seconded by _______, to authorize the Director of Business Services and/or Designee to make short-term investments, deposits, transfers, and withdrawals from savings via wire transfers to other financial institutions, to make electronic fund transfers, and to sign stop-payments in accordance with existing Minnesota Statutes 123B.14, subdivision 1. |
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11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT AND DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES TO LEASE, PURCHASE, AND CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
The following resolution is recommended: Motion by_________ , seconded by _________ to authorize the Superintendent and Director of Business Services to lease, purchase, and contract for goods and services within the general budget categories pursuant to Minnesota Statute 123B.52, subdivision 2. |
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12. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES TO USE FACSIMILE SIGNATURES
The following resolution is recommended: Motion by ___________, seconded by __________, to authorize the Director of Business Services to use facsimile signatures for all school district checks and orders [and to authorize the Director of Business Services to use the 2025 facsimile signatures, if there are new members in the roles of Chair, Clerk, and Treasurer, until a new signature plate is prepared.] |
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13. ADJOURN
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