October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM - BOLD BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
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I. Call to Order and Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
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IV. Recognition of Visitors to the School Board
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
Description:
Welcome to all visitors joining us today virtually and in person.
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V. Welcome, Acceptance of Office, and Oath of Office of Appointed Board Member Michael Zimmerman. (Action)
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank, Michael Zimmerman
Description:
The appointed board member will be asked to publicly affirm his acceptance of office as well as his commitment to the oath of office. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE "I, Michael Zimmerman, hereby accept the office of School Board member of Independent School District No. 2534 for a term beginning October 27, 2025 and expiring the first Monday in January 2027. OATH OF OFFICE "I, Michael Zimmerman, swear/affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and this State, and that I will discharge faithfully the duties of the Office of School Board member of Independent School District No. 2534 to the best of my judgment and ability." |
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VI. Public Forum
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
Description:
Public Forum will be placed on the agenda for regular board meetings. During this part of each regular school board meeting time will be allowed for district constituents to address the school board. Pursuant to Policy 206 Section VI the board will make every effort to allow district constituents to speak, but may limit discussion to ensure all business is addressed for the interest of the district. This is a time of "listening" by the school board. |
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VII. Consent Items
Description:
Only one motion is needed to approve all consent items. Any item that is requested to be removed from the consent agenda by a school board member will be discussed and acted on for independent consideration immediately following approval of the consent agenda.
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VIII. Reports
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VIII.A. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent Tim Tydlacka
Attachments:
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VIII.B. PK-6 Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Kristine Krafka
Attachments:
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VIII.E. Community Education Report
Speaker(s):
Jessica Aaseth
Attachments:
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VIII.F. Food Service Director Report
Speaker(s):
Margaret Fleming
Description:
Attached is an informational update for the board relating to BOLD's Food Service. This includes informing and providing information on where the board may need to provide legislative feedback that is impacting students in the district.
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VIII.H. Facilities Report
Speaker(s):
Brandon Jahnz
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VIII.I. School Board Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Members
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IX. New Business
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IX.A. Discussion on the proposal to switch insurance broker to North Risk Partners. (Attachments)
Speaker(s):
Superintendent Tim Tydlacka
Description:
We have met with North Risk Partners, and they have not only pointed out current inefficiencies and deficits in our current insurance coverage, but they are also helping us navigate our search for a MN Paid Leave carrier. This is an opportunity by the board to ask questions.
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IX.B. Single and Final Reading of Policy 208, Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies. (Attachment) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
This policy was last reviewed and approved on June 24, 2023. One small change to the policy is suggested by the Policy Committee, which is to add Policy 533 Wellness to be a required annual reading under Section V Part D.
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IX.C. Single and Final Reading of Policy 514, Bullying Prohibition Policy with Form and 514.1 Bullying Report Form. (Attachment) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse and Member Frank
Description:
Due to minor changes the Policy 514 committee is recommending that we have a single reading and approve. The change occurs in Article V sections D and E correlated to a change in Article VI, which was moved to Article V. Also, the addition of section H under Artcile VIII. No changes have been made to the Bullying Report Form, 514.1.
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IX.D. Third and final reading of Policy 535 Service Animals in Schools and Policy 535.1 Approval Request Form For Use of a Service Animal. (Attachments) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
This policy was last adopted and reviewed on March 23, 2020. There are some changes to the policy (red highlights) associated with the 2024 Minnesota legislature, who revised Minn. Stat. 3631.1. Due to the legislative change we will do three readings and this policy and form will be up for final approval at the October 27, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
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IX.E. Third and final reading of Policy 806, Crisis Management. (Attachment) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
This policy is required for an annual reading. We last reviewed and adopted it on November 25, 2024. However, there were policy revisions suggested by MSBA in June of 2025. We recommend three reading to review the changes and this policy would tentatively be approved at the October 27, 2025 board meeting.
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IX.F. Second Reading of Policy 416, Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing and 416.1, Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing Forms. (Attachments)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
This policy and the forms are new to BOLD, but the recommended model policy has been available from MSBA since 1995. Due to the recent implementation of recreational cannabis products, this is a policy that is necessary and long overdue and recommended by the Policy Committee to add to our BOLD Policy list. It will require three readings as this is a new introduction. It will be up for tentative approval at our November 24, 2025 Regular Board meeting.
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IX.G. Second Reading of Policy 612.1, Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs. (Attachment)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
Policy 612.1 wa last reviewed on June 24, 2013. The last MSBA model revision occurred in January of 2016. Due to the substantial changes in that revision and also due to the lag of time for the last review the Policy Committee recommends three readings occur. This policy will be up for tentative adoption at our November 24, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
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IX.H. First Reading of Policy 425, Staff Development and Mentoring. (Attachment)
Speaker(s):
Member Frank
Description:
This is an entirely new policy that would be put in place. It will require three readings, the first being in October and would be up for tentative adoption in December 2025. This policy has application across current contracts and through Minnesota Statute, hence why it is being introduced as a priorized new policy.
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IX.I. First Reading of Policy 614, School District Testing Plan and Procedure. (Attachment)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
The policy was last adopted on January 24, 2022. There have been new edits with the latest revision occurring on November 14, 2024. The policy committee recommends that we have three readings of this policy and it would be up for tentative adoption on December 22, 2025.
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IX.J. First Reading of Policy 620, Credit For Learning. (Attachment)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
The policy was last adopted on January 24, 2022. There have been new edits with the latest revision occurring on June 16, 2025. The policy committee recommends that we have three readings of this policy and it would be up for tentative adoption on December 22, 2025.
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IX.K. First Reading of Policy 760, Credit Card Use. (Attachment)
Speaker(s):
Member Clouse
Description:
To ensure the policy is fully compliant with current district policies and Minnesota statutes we will be conducting three readings and this policy would be up for tentative approval at the December 22, 2025 meeting. The policy was last approved on January 24, 2022.
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IX.L. Move to enter closed session, under MN Statute 13.D.03, to discuss labor negotiations strategy for current EA negotiations. (Action).
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
Description:
Discuss labor negotiations strategy for current EA negotiations.
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X. Upcoming dates:
Description:
November 24, 2025 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting in the BOLD Media Center
November 25, 2025 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing Date for Proposed 2025 Property Taxes Payable 2026 December 8, 2025 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing Continuation Date for Proposed 2025 Property Taxes Payable 2026 December 22, 2025 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting in the BOLD Media Center |
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XI. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Chair Frank
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