October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - School Board Business / Study Session
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1. WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THIS MEETING
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
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2. CALL TO ORDER
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Board Chair Bullyan
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Board Chair Bullyan
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4. ROLL CALL
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Board Chair Bullyan
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5. ADJOURN MEETING AND TRANSITION TO CLOSED SESSION
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
Description:
The meeting will be closed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. 13D.03) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel regarding an ongoing litigation.
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6. OPEN CLOSED MEETING AND TRANSITION TO BUSINESS MEETING
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
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7. PUBLIC FORUM
Description:
In accordance with Board Policy 206, a 15-minute period is designated on the Board meeting agenda for public comment through an open forum. Sign-up sheets will be available at the meeting room entrance at least 10 minutes before the meeting begins.
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8. BOARD GOALS (Action)
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
Description:
Board action requested.
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9. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING AND TRANSITION TO A STUDY SESSION
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
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10. 2027-2028 CALENDAR OPTIONS
Presenter:
Executive Director of Administrative Services Cothern
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10.A. Start Date - August 23, 2027
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10.B. Start Date - August 30, 2027
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10.C. 2027-2028 Holiday to Holiday
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10.D. Modified 45-15
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11. BOARD POLICY
Presenter:
Board Policy Committee
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11.A. Board Policy Review / First Reading of Policies - No Changes
Presenter:
Executive Director of Administrative Services Cothern/Board Policy Committee
Description:
The following policies are presented for a first reading with no proposed changes to the current policy language. Final reading and approval to be requested at the November 9, 2026, business meeting.
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11.A.1. Policy 401 - Equal Employment Opportunity
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11.A.2. Policy 403 - Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees
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11.A.3. Policy 408 - Subpoena of a School District Employee
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11.A.4. Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence (Employee)
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11.A.5. Policy 427 - Compensation Following Part-Year Employment
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11.A.6. Policy 528 - Student Parental, Family and Marital Status Nondiscrimination
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11.B. Board Policy Review / First Reading of Policies - Minor Changes
Presenter:
Executive Director of Administrative Services Cothern/Board Policy Committee
Description:
The following policies include minor revisions based on updates to MSBA, statutes, or recommendations from District Administration. These policies are presented for a first reading tonight, with final reading and approval scheduled for the November 9, 2026, business meeting.
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11.B.1. Policy 402 - Disability Nondiscrimination Policy
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11.B.2. Policy 404 - Employment of all Staff
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11.B.3. Policy 404.1 - Employment Background Checks
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11.B.4. Policy 405 - Veteran's Preference
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11.B.5. Policy 409.1/524 - Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use Policy (Student & Staff)
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11.B.6. Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
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11.B.7. Policy 417 - Chemical Use and Abuse (Staff)
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11.B.8. Policy 418 - Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School (418 & 902.2)
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11.B.9. Policy 419 - Tobacco-Free Environment, Possession And Use Of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices And Electronic Delivery Devices (419/902.1)
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11.B.10. Policy 426 - Substitute Teachers
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11.B.11. Policy 525 - Website and Intranet Policy
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11.B.12. Policy 535 - Inclusion of Service Animals in Schools
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12. ADJOURN
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
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