June 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting of the School Board
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1. PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING START TIME OF 5:30PM
Call to Order School Board Special Meeting
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Vice Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Vice Chair Palmer called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
Staff in attendance included Superintendent Corneille and Executive Director of Academics, Hope Fagerland.
Time:
2 Minutes
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2. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Vice Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the June 10, 2025 agenda as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
Time:
2 minutes
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3. Discussion Item - School Board Vacancy
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Vice Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Discussion:
Vice Chair Palmer outlined the process, candidate options and timeline. The board opted for a fully streamlined appointment rather than an application process, as had been done for the last two vacancies, due to the very short timeframe before the election. The ideal board member profile is one who is not planning on running in the fall and has had experience serving on the school board. Timeline: This special meeting was scheduled due to previously scheduled commitments by school board members and the Superintendent at the work session in the middle of the month. All board members were in support of former board member, Barry Kinsey, serving on the school board by appointment.
Description:
At the June 3, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting Chair Phillip announced his intent to resign from the school board effective Saturday, June 7th 2025. Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.09, Subd. 5b states a vacancy in the office of school board member must be filled. Because more than two years remain in Chair Phillip’s current term, state law requires that a special election be held this November to elect someone to serve the remainder of the term. The individual elected in that special election will begin their service once election results are certified — typically in mid-November - and will serve the remainder of the term, ending in December 2027. In the meantime, the board has the authority to appoint someone to fill the seat on a temporary basis. The board will discuss the appointment process, options, potential candidates, and timeline.
A reminder to the community that in addition to this appointment, there is a two-year term and three four-year terms up for election. Filing for all of these seats will be open to eligible community members from July 29, 2025 until August 12, 2025 at 5 p.m. Interested candidates should look for additional information at future school board meetings, on the district website, and on the MN Secretary of State's website.
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4. Action Item - RESOLUTION FILLING SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Vice Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
RESOLUTION FILLING SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of school board member with a term expiring the first Monday in January, 2028; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 282, State of Minnesota, as follows: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.09, Subd. 5b, _Barry Kinsey_is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy and to serve until a successor is elected and qualified. The appointment shall be effective thirty (30) days after the adoption of this resolution unless a valid petition to reject the appointee is filed with the school district clerk pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.09, Subd. 5b(b) within that thirty (30) day time period. APPROVED 5-0 BY ROLL CALL VOTE AT A MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD thereof held on the 10th day of June, 2025.
Description:
RESOLUTION FILLING SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of school board member with a term expiring the first Monday in January, 2028; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 282, State of Minnesota, as follows: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.09, Subd. 5b, _________________________is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy and to serve until a successor is elected and qualified. The appointment shall be effective thirty (30) days after the adoption of this resolution unless a valid petition to reject the appointee is filed with the school district clerk pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.09, Subd. 5b(b) within that thirty (30) day time period.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommended motion is to approve the Resolution Filling School Board Vacancy by Appointment as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Carried.
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5. Adjourn School Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cassandra Palmer - Vice Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Vice Chair Palmer shared the Upcoming Meeting: June 17, 2025 6:00pm and then adjourned the meeting at 5:51pm.
Description:
Upcoming Meetings: June 17, 2025 6:00pm |