January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Time - 6:00 p.m. - Monthly Board Meeting
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1. Call to order - 6:00 p.m.
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2. Adopt/Amend Agenda
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3. Reorganization of Dawson-Boyd Public School's Board
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4. Public Comments
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5. Legal
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5.a. Establish meeting time and dates
February 9, 2026, 6:00pm March 9, 2026, 6:00pm April 13, 2026, 6:00pm May 11, 2026, 6:00pm June 8, 2026, 6:00pm July 13, 2026, 6:00pm July 22, 2026 (board retreat) 9:00am - 4:00pm August 10, 2026, 6:00pm September 14, 2026 6:00pm October 12, 2026 6:00pm November 9, 2026, 6:00pm December 14, 2026, 6:00pm January 11, 2027, 6:00pm |
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5.b. Establish School Board Pay
Description:
Currently: $50 per meeting
Establish Officer Salaries Currently: Chair - $225, Clerk - $275, Treasurer - $175 |
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5.c. Official Newspaper
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5.d. Official Financial Institutions
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5.e. Official School Attorney
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5.f. Authority to contact on school business:
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5.g. Official Auditor
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5.h. Official Signatories
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5.i. Committees:
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6. Consent Agenda: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE SUBMITTED FOR CONSENT APPROVAL
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6.a. Approval of Meeting Minutes
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6.b. Approval of Financial Report and Monthly Claims and Accounts
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6.c. Approval of Staffing Matters/Personnel
Description:
Resignation:
Mark Torgerson, custodian - effective December 15, 2025 Brooklen Bendickson, daycare aide - effective December 24, 2025 New Hires: Clint Blake, custodian - effective December 12, 2025 Joey Hiedeman, paraprofessional - effective January 13, 2026 Retirement: Gregory Wyum, Science Teacher - effective May 26, 2026 |
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7. Communications: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
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8. Information Items:
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8.a. Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Amy Bjornjeld
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8.b. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report
Description:
The Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) Report provides an annual snapshot of student performance, growth, and engagement across the district. The report highlights progress toward district goals in academic achievement, including reading and math, as well as indicators connected to civic readiness such as attendance, graduation progress, and student participation. This report helps the board and administration monitor trends, identify areas of strength, and target areas for continued improvement. The data guides instructional planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement efforts. |
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8.c. Food Service Update
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8.d. Public Data Requests
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8.e. Board Member Reports
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8.f. Teacher Reports
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8.g. Principal Reports
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8.h. Superintendent Report
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9. Discussion/Approval Items:
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9.a. Review of Gate Admissions, Passes, and Activity Fees
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10. Action Items:
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10.a. Board Member Appointment
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10.b. Principal Bargaining Group Contracts
Description:
Recommend approval of 25-27 principal contracts with base salary increase of 2% for 25-26 and 2% for 26-27.
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10.c. Resolution-District Donations
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10.d. Approval of School Fundraisers
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10.e. Policies
Description:
Marotzke/Schindler reviewed the policies listed below on first reading. Administration recommends adoption of these policy updates to maintain alignment with Minnesota statute, current district practice, and MSBA model policy language. Policies recommended for adoption on first reading: Policy 207 - Public Hearings |
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10.f. Adopt Resolution Directing the Superintendent to Develop Recommendations
Description:
The board is asked to adopt a resolution directing the superintendent to develop and bring forward recommendations for potential adjustments to curriculum, programs, and staffing for the upcoming school year. This action allows the administration to begin formal planning in alignment with student needs, enrollment trends, staffing considerations, and available resources. Any recommendations will be presented to the board for review and action at a future meeting. |
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11. Adjournment
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