Bagley School District 162

The meeting included the approval of consent agenda items and a fundraiser for the BHS music department. Key informational items discussed included staffing needs for long-term substitutes, current student enrollment figures, school security drill updates, and the potential process for transitioning to online schooling. Additionally, the Board received reports on athletic team achievements, including state tournament participation, legislative updates from the Superintendent, and requests for employee leaves. Finally, the Board approved a facility study agreement with ICS.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included a presentation by Jason Splett from ICS regarding a Facility Improvement Program and a potential funding solution for the district. The board approved a consent agenda which covered the previous meeting's minutes, the check register, hand payables, treasurer's reports, budget items, wire payments, the Read Act Phase 2 MOU, and the acceptance of an AGRI Farm to School Grant valued at $5,000. Updates were provided by the Building Level Principals regarding recent events like Snow Week, school achievements, and current enrollment figures. The Superintendent offered compensatory funding and legislative updates. Furthermore, the board adopted a resolution accepting donations, including $1,190 from Bagley Co-op for the School Store, and approved a revision to Policy 744 concerning Floral Tribute/Remembrance matters.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the agenda. Key organizational matters included the election of officers for 2026, resulting in Michael Mathison as Chairperson, Wendy Fultz as Clerk, and Amanda Koop as Treasurer. The Board established the schedule for official meetings (first and third Mondays at 6:00 p.m.) and set compensation rates for meetings, committee attendance, and mediation/arbitration. Committee assignments for 2026 were approved across various areas, and Michael Mathison was appointed as the Legislative Liaison. A significant portion of the meeting involved approving the organization consent agenda, which included reviewing/revising several policies (e.g., Public Input, Code of Ethics, Expense Reimbursement), adopting the IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate, designating official depositories, naming legal counsel, appointing representatives to the MSHSL, and establishing the official newspaper. The Board also approved various actions related to federal funding applications (Title I, Title II Part A, Title VI Part A Indian Education, and Public Law 81-874 Impact Aid). Further agenda items included reviewing and not changing Policy 458 (Direct Deposit), approving a PTO roller skating night fundraiser, and receiving operational updates from the BES and BHS Principals regarding staff training, safety procedures, and enrollment figures.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the agenda. Key discussions included a presentation from SitelogiQ regarding a Facility Improvement Program and a potential funding solution. A member of the public addressed the Board concerning prompt payment. The consent agenda covered approval of the previous meeting's minutes, January 2026 Check Register, December 2025 payables and treasurer's report, budget items, and December 2025 wire payments. Consent items also involved account access updates and the hiring of a maintenance position. Several district policies (450, 550, 606A, 610 series, 611, 642, 643, 703, 711, 713, 740, 741, 743, 842, 843, 845, 910) were reviewed, revised, or deleted. The Student Council provided an update and received authorization for two fundraisers: Snow Week/Valentine's sales and a Clearwater Food Shelf drive. The Board was informed about Paraprofessional Recognition Week and the newly passed law allowing flexibility in school start dates before Labor Day; the Board opted to start school after Labor Day for the 2026-2027 year. The Board reviewed the Floral Tribute/Remembrance Policy (744) with a revision scheduled for the next meeting. Finally, the Board adopted a resolution accepting various gifts and donations intended for athletics, field trips, music risers, a message board, robotics, and food service assistance, and approved the 2026-2027 Junior High and Senior High Registration Guides.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Board received an update from the Mayor regarding daycare facility plans and potential partnerships. Consent agenda items included the approval of the January 20th minutes and a review of Policy 801 regarding Equal Access to School Facilities. Informational items covered the federal funding audit and E3 drill results at BES, enrollment figures (current enrollment at BHS is 338, and overall district enrollment is 752, down 3 from last month and 80 from last year), the success of the One Act play and Dance Team heading to state competitions, the postponement of the SitelogiQ Board discussion, the first reading of Policy 744 concerning floral tributes, and an employee's extended leave request. Key motions approved included proceeding with the BES 1:1 renewal process for technology, approving the music department's Butter Braids fundraiser, and adopting the 2026-2027 School Calendar.