Meeting Agenda
I. MISSION
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
II. Call to Order - Vice-Chair Cindy Nordstrom
III. Conduct Pledge of Allegiance - Vice-Chair Cindy Nordstrom (This was conducted at the Board Work Session prior to this meeting.)
IV. Oath of office administered to appointed Board members from Bloomington and Farmington - Melissa Torres (Integrity)
V. Election of officers - Vice Chair Cindy Nordstrom 
V.A. Election of Chair — Vice-Chair Cindy Nordstrom
V.B. Election of Vice-Chair
V.C. Election of Clerk
V.D. Election of Treasurer
VI. Establish dates and times for 2026 School Board Meetings - Newly Elected Chair
VII. Designate District Depository - Newly Elected Chair
VIII. Designate official newspaper - Newly Elected Chair
IX. Set level of compensation for School Board Members - Newly Elected Chair
X. Review Board Committee and Representative Assignments - Newly Elected Chair
XI. Appoint ISD 917 Calendar Committee Representative from Board - Request by Dr. Michael Favor (Collaboration)
XII. Review Board Procedures, Code of Ethics (Policy 209), and Board Culture Guide - 
 
XIII. Consent Items - Chair (Communications)
XIII.A.
  • Minutes
  • Personnel
  • Policies
XIV. New Business - Board Chair
XV. Finance Director - Mark Johns (Stewardship)
XV.A.
  • Bills
  • Wire Transfers
  • Payment Register
  • Investment Reports
  • Aged Receivables
  • Other Earnings
  • Temporary Work Assignments
XVI. Approve Policies — Supt. Dr. Michael Favor (Integrity)
None this month
XVII. Approve 2026 Strategic Plan Proposal - Dr. Melissa Schaller (Integrity)
XVIII. Approve Education Support Professional Week January 19-25, 2026, Letter and Resolution - Dr. Michael Favor - 
Roll Call
XIX. Adjournment - Chair 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Organizational and Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
I. MISSION
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
Subject:
II. Call to Order - Vice-Chair Cindy Nordstrom
Subject:
III. Conduct Pledge of Allegiance - Vice-Chair Cindy Nordstrom (This was conducted at the Board Work Session prior to this meeting.)
Subject:
IV. Oath of office administered to appointed Board members from Bloomington and Farmington - Melissa Torres (Integrity)
Subject:
V. Election of officers - Vice Chair Cindy Nordstrom 
Subject:
V.A. Election of Chair — Vice-Chair Cindy Nordstrom
Subject:
V.B. Election of Vice-Chair
Subject:
V.C. Election of Clerk
Subject:
V.D. Election of Treasurer
Subject:
VI. Establish dates and times for 2026 School Board Meetings - Newly Elected Chair
Subject:
VII. Designate District Depository - Newly Elected Chair
Subject:
VIII. Designate official newspaper - Newly Elected Chair
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Set level of compensation for School Board Members - Newly Elected Chair
Subject:
X. Review Board Committee and Representative Assignments - Newly Elected Chair
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Appoint ISD 917 Calendar Committee Representative from Board - Request by Dr. Michael Favor (Collaboration)
Subject:
XII. Review Board Procedures, Code of Ethics (Policy 209), and Board Culture Guide - 
 
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. Consent Items - Chair (Communications)
Subject:
XIII.A.
  • Minutes
  • Personnel
  • Policies
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV. New Business - Board Chair
Subject:
XV. Finance Director - Mark Johns (Stewardship)
Subject:
XV.A.
  • Bills
  • Wire Transfers
  • Payment Register
  • Investment Reports
  • Aged Receivables
  • Other Earnings
  • Temporary Work Assignments
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI. Approve Policies — Supt. Dr. Michael Favor (Integrity)
None this month
Subject:
XVII. Approve 2026 Strategic Plan Proposal - Dr. Melissa Schaller (Integrity)
Attachments:
Subject:
XVIII. Approve Education Support Professional Week January 19-25, 2026, Letter and Resolution - Dr. Michael Favor - 
Roll Call
Attachments:
Subject:
XIX. Adjournment - Chair 

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