Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. PRELIMINARY ACTIONS
2.A. Pledge of Allegiance
2.B. Approval of Agenda
3. COMMUNICATIONS
3.A. Student Council Report
3.B. Proud Of
  • Oliver Packard, 6th grader and member of the Quest program, who was nominated for the 2027 Star of the North Award. 
  • LEEA Recipients (Leadership in Educational Excellence Award):
    • Kristen Hovland, 1st Grade Teacher at Northwinds Elementary School
    • Andrea Koltes, English and AVID 8 Teacher at Buffalo Community Middle School
    • Lisa Nordmeyer, French and Spanish Teacher at Buffalo High School
    • Stacey Swedal, Multi-Age 3rd-5th Grade Teacher at Discovery Elementary School
  • Bryden Carlson-Giving, Occupational Therapist Districtwide, who was honored with the First Decade Award by Gustavus Adolphus College.
  • Buffalo High School's Hoofprint Magazine, which earned All-State Silver honors. Hoofprint.net received All-State Gold honors.
  • Buffalo High School's 2025-2026 Tatanka Yearbook, which earned 2nd place Best of Show and an All-State Gold award.
3.C. Board Calendar Dates
  • Monday, November 9, 2026, Special Meeting 4:30 PM BCMS Family Room
  • Monday, November 9, 2026, Board Workshop immediately following Special Meeting BCMS Family Room
  • Monday, November 23, 2026, Public Comment Session if needed 6:30 PM Board Room 
  • Monday, November 23, 2026, Board Meeting 7:00 PM Board Room
3.D. Overnight Trip: BHS Student Council to Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, MN November 8-9, 2026
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.A. Personnel
4.B. Check Disbursements
4.C. Electronic Fund Transfers
4.D. Minutes - September 28, 2026 Regular Meeting
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.A. Resolution Accepting Donations/Grants
5.B. MSHSL Form A/B Grant Resolution
6. REPORTS
6.A. Out-of-State Trip: BHS Music Dept to New York City April 2027
6.B. 1st Reading of Policy 625 - Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
6.C. 2026-2027 October 1st Enrollment
6.D. 2026-2027 1st Term Class Size Report
6.E. MN Permanent School Fund
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
9. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Subject:
2. PRELIMINARY ACTIONS
Subject:
2.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
2.B. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
3. COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
3.A. Student Council Report
Presenter:
Eli Koch, Student Council Representative to the BOE
Subject:
3.B. Proud Of
  • Oliver Packard, 6th grader and member of the Quest program, who was nominated for the 2027 Star of the North Award. 
  • LEEA Recipients (Leadership in Educational Excellence Award):
    • Kristen Hovland, 1st Grade Teacher at Northwinds Elementary School
    • Andrea Koltes, English and AVID 8 Teacher at Buffalo Community Middle School
    • Lisa Nordmeyer, French and Spanish Teacher at Buffalo High School
    • Stacey Swedal, Multi-Age 3rd-5th Grade Teacher at Discovery Elementary School
  • Bryden Carlson-Giving, Occupational Therapist Districtwide, who was honored with the First Decade Award by Gustavus Adolphus College.
  • Buffalo High School's Hoofprint Magazine, which earned All-State Silver honors. Hoofprint.net received All-State Gold honors.
  • Buffalo High School's 2025-2026 Tatanka Yearbook, which earned 2nd place Best of Show and an All-State Gold award.
Subject:
3.C. Board Calendar Dates
  • Monday, November 9, 2026, Special Meeting 4:30 PM BCMS Family Room
  • Monday, November 9, 2026, Board Workshop immediately following Special Meeting BCMS Family Room
  • Monday, November 23, 2026, Public Comment Session if needed 6:30 PM Board Room 
  • Monday, November 23, 2026, Board Meeting 7:00 PM Board Room
Subject:
3.D. Overnight Trip: BHS Student Council to Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, MN November 8-9, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
4.A. Personnel
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Check Disbursements
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Electronic Fund Transfers
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Minutes - September 28, 2026 Regular Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
5. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
5.A. Resolution Accepting Donations/Grants
Presenter:
Bob Sansevere, Chair
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. MSHSL Form A/B Grant Resolution
Presenter:
Scott Thielman, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
6. REPORTS
Subject:
6.A. Out-of-State Trip: BHS Music Dept to New York City April 2027
Presenter:
Zack Carlson-Giving, BHS Vocal Music Teacher
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. 1st Reading of Policy 625 - Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
Presenter:
Cynthia Mueller, Director of Teaching and Learning, Mat Nelson, Director of Technology
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. 2026-2027 October 1st Enrollment
Presenter:
Scott Thielman, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D. 2026-2027 1st Term Class Size Report
Presenter:
Scott Thielman, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
6.E. MN Permanent School Fund
Presenter:
Scott Thielman, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
9. ADJOURN

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