Chad Sexauer

The board discussed the School Board Self-Appraisal Summary, conducted a first reading for the review of several district policies, and received updates from Intermediate School District 917 regarding policy updates and health and safety plans. The Superintendent provided an update on summer campus projects and expressed concerns regarding the uncertainty of federal funding for public school districts. Board members also provided community updates regarding construction site safety and the availability of student summer meal programs.

The board addressed personnel actions including multiple resignations, retirements, and new appointments for teaching and administrative roles. Donations to Hilltop Elementary School were formally accepted, and the board approved a fee increase for the Spartan Kid's Care program. Policy revisions were discussed, including bullying prohibition and early entrance to kindergarten. Additionally, the board approved an extended field trip for the Simley High School girls tennis team and finalized various administrative contracts for the 2014-2016 period, including those for the directors of special education, buildings and grounds, community education, curriculum and instruction, technology, human resources, and business services.

The School Board convened a closed session specifically to conduct the superintendent's mid-year evaluation for the 2025-2026 academic year as permitted by Minnesota Statutes.

The board convened in a closed session for the purpose of conducting the mid-year evaluation of the Superintendent.

The board meeting included the introduction of the new Director of Community Education and Director of Human Resources. The agenda covered the approval of the 2025 Payable 2026 Property Tax Levy, a second reading and review of several school policies, the adoption of a three-year policy review cycle for 2025-2028, and the approval of resolutions for the Minnesota School Boards Association's legislative initiatives. Additionally, the board celebrated the opening of a new accessible playground at Hilltop Elementary.