Dan Aaker

The board recognized the Baltic Youth Robotics team for qualifying for nationals, reviewed financial reports, and approved monthly bills. Key actions included approving the FY25 audit report, renewing the group health insurance plan for the 2026-27 school year, and authorizing a facility use agreement with Embrace Baltic. Additionally, the board appointed representatives for equalization meetings and contract negotiations, approved employment contracts, accepted a coaching resignation, and rescheduled the upcoming regular meeting.

The board agenda includes administrative reports, legislative updates, and discussions regarding facility use agreements and insurance renewal. Action items involve the appointment of school board representatives, the approval of an FY25 audit, contract approvals for school personnel, and the acceptance of coaching resignations. Additionally, the meeting materials include financial reports and lists of bills for approval.

The special session of the Board included approving the agenda. Key staff action involved approving the resignation of Dan Aaker, Secondary Principal, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, with the penalty waived. The board also entered into executive session to discuss personnel issues before adjourning the meeting.

The meeting commenced with recognition for several achievements, including a finalist for the SPED Staff of the Year Award, the One-Act Play team qualifying for State Competition, and Esports team qualification for the State Competition. The Board also acknowledged a financial donation to the Angel Lunch Fund and recognized Board members for School Board Recognition Week and staff for National School Counseling Week. Key actions included approving the agenda, approving the January 2026 financial report and monthly bills, approving legislative updates presented by the Superintendent, and discussing the use of the Performing Arts Center for a community group. Personnel actions involved approving the resignation of Dwight Montgomery as head wrestling coach and appointing Alex Andresen as interim head wrestling coach, as well as approving the resignation of Carrie Gutierrez as a special education teacher. The date for the March regular school board meeting was moved from March 9, 2026, to March 16, 2026.

The agenda for the meeting included several key segments. Recognitions acknowledged staff and student achievements, including a finalist for the SPED Staff of the Year Award and the One-Act Play team qualifying for the State Competition, alongside thanks to a church for a donation. Administrative reports were presented by the Superintendent, Business Manager, and various principals and directors. Action items focused on personnel matters, specifically approving the resignation of the Head Wrestling Coach, appointing an Interim Head Wrestling Coach, and approving the resignation of a Special Education Teacher. Further actions included approving the 2026-2027 School Calendar, approving the Resolution of Dissolution with the Prairie Lakes Educational Cooperative, and setting the date and location for the school board election. The board also approved the retirement of the Special Services Director and conducted an executive session to discuss the annual evaluation of the superintendent.