September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting
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I. Pledge of Allegiance:
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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II. Call to Order/Adoption of Agenda:
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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III. Consent Agenda:
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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III.A. Approval of August 27, 2026 Board Minutes.
Approval of September 9, 2026 Board Minutes.
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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III.B. Approval of Claims: Adam Dicke
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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III.C. Staff Updates:
Presenter:
C. Johnson
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III.C.1. Resignations:
Nemanich, Ariana; Elementary Teacher @ 5RiversOnline, effective September 11, 2026.
Presenter:
C. Johnson
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III.C.2. New Hire:
Hudson, Kim; Setting IV Paraprofessional @ River Bluff Education Center, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. Contracted through Add Education staffing agency. Jaynes, Payten; Setting IV Paraprofessional @ River Bluff Education Center, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. Pankay, Lauren; Setting IV Paraprofessional @ River Bluff Education Center, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. Swan, Alyssa; Science Teacher Long-Term Substitute @ 5RiversOnline, effective October 1, 2026 - November 22, 2026.
Presenter:
C. Johnson
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III.C.3. Transfers:
Presenter:
C. Johnson
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III.C.4. Re-assignment:
Presenter:
C. Johnson
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IV.
Public Input: The policy of the education district board is to encourage discussion by persons of subjects related to the management of the district at board meetings. The board shall, as a matter of policy, protect the legal rights to privacy and due process of employees and students. Persons who wish to have a subject discussed at a public board meeting must notify the executive director’s office in advance of the board meeting. The person should provide his or her name, address, the name of group represented (if any), and the subject to be covered or the issue to be addressed. The board retains the discretion to limit discussion of any agenda item to a reasonable period of time as determined by the board.
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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V. Reports and Communication:
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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V.A. Business Manager Report
Presenter:
J. Paradis
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V.B. Fall PD Recap
Presenter:
C. Johnson
Description:
Recap of Fall Professional Development Activities.
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V.C. Consideration of Insurance Committee Recommendations for 2027 Health Insurance
Presenter:
C. Johnson
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V.D. Support for Decision-Making — MDE Funding Guidance Updates
Presenter:
C. Johnson
Description:
Last spring, the MDE updated some funding guidelines for districts. C. Johnson will share the guidance.
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VI. Old Business:
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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VI.A. Renovation of River Bluff Education Center Space
Presenter:
C. Johnson
Description:
The Board will review space options for our transition programming. Options include space renovation and leasing space elsewhere.
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VII. New Business:
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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VII.A. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Goodhue County Education District No. 6051 and Education Minnesota — Goodhue County Education District, Local No. 4583 concerning Article VI Section 11.
Presenter:
C. Johnson
Description:
We discovered ambiguity between the language of Article IV Section 11 in the Teacher Agreement, its intended purpose, and its administration. During a Meet and Confer, we reviewed and defined what the stipend compensates and made the rule predictable for employees, the union, administration, and payroll via this MOU. This MOU is effective beginning in the 2027–28 school year.
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VII.B. School Supply Donation
Presenter:
C. Johnson
Description:
Liz Diggins, RBEC teacher, received $500 of school supplies donated by the members and guests of the Red Wing Golf Course through their school supply drive.
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VIII. Other:
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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IX. Comments: Board/Director
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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X. Next Meeting Date: October 29, 2026 at the River Bluff Education Center in Red Wing.
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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XI. Adjournment
Presenter:
J. Lohmann
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