January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - School Board Special/Business/Study Session
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1. WELCOME
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
Description:
The meeting will be called to order in the boardroom and then the closed sessions will be held in the Professional Development Center (PDC).
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1.A. Chair Bullyan will read a statement and will require a motion and a second at the end of the statement.
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2. TRANSITION TO A CLOSED SESSION
Description:
Closed Session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), to engage in confidential discussions with the Board’s legal counsel regarding pending litigation.
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3. OPEN CLOSED MEETING AND TRANSITION TO SECOND CLOSED MEETING
Description:
Closed Session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D.05, Subdivision 3(d) to discuss safety and security systems.
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4. OPEN CLOSED MEETING AND TRANSITION TO A BUSINESS MEETING (7:00 PM)
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5. ROLL CALL
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6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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7. BUSINESS ITEMS
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7.A. Approval of the Plan Developed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas, Board Chair Bullyan
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7.B. Purchase Agreement for the District Services Center (DSC)
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas
Description:
Board action is requested.
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8. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING AND TRANSITION TO A STUDY SESSION
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
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9. PUBLIC FORUM
Description:
The board study sessions are open for public comment.
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10. PURPOSE AND AGENDA
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas
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11. PROCLAMATIONS
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11.A. Proclamation: National School Counseling Week - February 3-7, 2026
Presenter:
Director of Student Support Services Cuka
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12. OVERSIGHT OF OPERATIONS
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12.A. Naming Recommendations - 2026-27 Site Consolidation
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas
Description:
A proposed outline for naming recommendations and advisory involvement will be presented as part of the ongoing site consolidation for the 2026-27 school year referencing board policy 807 as our guide. Proposed names for the DSC and Transitions program will be brought to the March 9, 2026, meeting for board action.
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12.B. Attendance and Behavior Data Review
Presenter:
Director of Assessment & Instruction Zumbush
Description:
This is a report only. No board action is requested.
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12.C. Revised LTFM and Summer Contracts
Presenter:
Director of Operational Services Powers
Description:
This is a report only. Board action will take place in February.
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12.D. Transportation RFP
Presenter:
Director of Operational Services Powers
Description:
This is a report only. No board action is requested at this time.
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12.E. Review of Budget Projections
Presenter:
Executive Director of Business Services Rider
Description:
This is a report only. No board action is requested at this time.
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12.E.1. Debt Schedule
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12.E.2. Long-term Capitol Project Levy
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12.E.3. 5-Year Projections
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12.E.4. Levy Option Slides for Reference
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12.F. Superintendent Evaluation Mid-Year Check-In
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas
Description:
A link will be provided to board members after the conclusion of the board meeting.
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13. BOARD GOVERNANCE POLICY
Description:
No policies at this time.
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14. ADJOURN
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