July 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Independent School District 507 Regular School Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Discussion:
Meeting was called to order at 6:10pm
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2. ROLL CALL
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3. VISITOR COMMENTS
Description:
The school board meeting is a meeting in the public, not a public meeting. Nicollet School Board Policy provides that persons who wish to have a subject discussed at a public school board meeting are encouraged to notify the superintendent’s office in advance of the school board meeting. The school board chair will recognize one speaker at a time and will rule out of order other speakers who are not recognized, violations of data privacy, or inappropriate comments.
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
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5.a. Superintendent's Report
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5.b. Principal's Report
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5.c. Business Manager Report
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5.d. Student Representative's Report
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5.e. Board Committees' Reports
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.a. Approval of Minutes
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6.b. Approval of Bills in the amount of $
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6.c. Approval of Personnel Items
Discussion:
Please remove Kendra and Ashley from the consent agenda. Will be addressed at a later time in the meeting.
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6.d. Approval of Donations
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7. PRESENTATIONS / ACTIONS |
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7.a. Financial - Jim Freihammer
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7.b. Transportation - Jim Freihammer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There will be two separate contracts that are asking to be approved.
1. SPED - Nickel Transportation 2. Route Transportation- Local Individual Contractors 1-Jill and Matt 2-Matt and Jill |
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7.c. Food Director/Asst. Latchkey Director - Robin
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
We are removing Asst Latchkey DIrector from this Title
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7.d. Policy Committee - Action
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Policy 208 — Development and Adoption Implemention and 305 Implementation Calendar
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8.
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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8.a. Edmentum EdOptions Academy (Nicollet Virtual Academy)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.b. Superintendent recommends amending the classified staff handbooks changing; The District will provide single coverage to the District will contribute up to $1100 per month toward single or family medical coverage.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.c. Food Service Director / NECC Assistant Latchkey Director The Superintendent recommends creating the position of Food Service Director / Assistant NECC Latchkey Director under the conditions outlined in the attached LOA for Kendra Hoffman
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There is an addendum to this recommendation. It is now listed as NECC Latchkey Coordinator
The Superintendent recommends creating the position of |
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8.d. Assistant NECC Director Infants & Toddlers / NECC Lead Teacher The Superintendent recommends creating the position of Assistant NECC Director Infants & Toddlers / NECC Lead Teacher under the conditions outlined in the attached LOA for Ashlie VanWynswyk
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There is an addendum to this recommendation. It is now listed as NECC Coordinator Infants & Toddlers
The Superintendent recommends creating the position of Assistant NECC |
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8.e. The Superintendent recommends board approval of the 2026-2027 Parent Student Handbook. The handbook is attached and changes are highlighted in the Attachment.
Discussion:
Table Item until next month
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8.f. The Superintendent recommends board approval of the 2026-2027 Faculty Handbook. The faculty handbook has not been actively used or revised since 2021-2022. The handbook provides clear guidelines and expectations for faculty based on District Policy, protocols, and contract language
Discussion:
Table Item until next month
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9. LONG TERM FACILITIES MAINTENANCE REVENUE FY 2028
Description:
The Superintendent requests approval to apply for Fiscal Year 2028 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue Statements of Assurances. - 2 attachments are included in this email. Jim will explain this is a state mandatory request.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. CESO Business Management Services Contracts
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10.a. Business Manager
Description:
Superintendent recommends entering into a one year contract for business manager with CESO. Basic Salary cost for Business Manager is $71,040. This is a 3$ increase over 2025-2026 contract with SMS.
see attachment: Business Manager Services.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.b. Payroll Support Services
Description:
Superintendent recommends entering into a one year month by month contract for payroll services with CESO. Basic Salary cost for Payroll services is $38,244. This is a 3$ increase over 2025-2026 contract with SMS.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Westside Transportation Extra Curricular Services
Description:
Superintendent recommends entering into a one year contract with Westside Transportation for Extra Curricular Services.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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