Ben Swendra

The Board approved the agenda, including specific modifications for personnel and athletic items. Financial actions included the approval of money transfers, payroll, the Treasurer's report, and claim payments. The Board set the proposed levy at the maximum amount, extended a work agreement for a staff member, and increased substitute teacher and latchkey wages. Additionally, the Board accepted an employment termination and a coaching resignation, and approved an athletic split with RLCC. Committee, principal, and superintendent reports covered topics such as basketball program planning, school policies, scholarship implementation, student enrollment, facility maintenance projects, and grant activity.

The Board of Education discussed and established a timeline for the superintendent search process, including key dates for vacancy announcements, application deadlines, screening, finalist selection, and interview rounds. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the official Superintendent Vacancy Brochure.

The board discussed co-oping sports, approved financial reports including payroll and various account transfers, and received updates on cooperative discussion efforts. The board determined there would be no reduction of programs and staff. Furthermore, they approved membership dues for the Northwest Council of Collaboratives and the Red Lake County Collaborative, completed the first reading of the district calendar, accepted a bid for a shop room heating system, accepted a staff resignation, and approved the purchase of a new bus. Reports were also provided by the principals regarding school programs and activities, and the superintendent reported on various administrative and facility matters.

The Board conducted annual organizational tasks including the election of officers, committee assignments, appointment of representatives, and designation of the official newspaper and depositories. Board member compensation rates for the upcoming year were established. Financial actions included the approval of money transfers, payroll, and payment of claims. The Board passed a resolution regarding the potential discontinuance or curtailment of programs and positions for budgetary management. Additionally, the Board accepted donations for the choir and elementary school, approved a new paraprofessional hire, and received reports from the principal and superintendent covering various school activities, facility projects, and calendar adjustments.

The board approved insurance proposals, accepted resignations, filled coaching positions, and awarded bids for roof repairs.