Michelle Bengson

The board received a presentation regarding the READ Act and approved the consent agenda, which included various personnel hiring actions for summer programs and coaching positions, as well as financial transfers. Additionally, the board approved the Treasurer's Report, accepted a scholarship donation from East Central Energy, and ratified a Memorandum of Understanding with Mille Lacs County concerning a Mass Dispensing Site Agreement. Other business included a building update on the Rum River Special Education Cooperative groundbreaking and a discussion on methods for distributing scholarship information to students.

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as the review of the 2025-2026 Operational Plan, personnel approvals regarding new hires and assignment changes, and the approval of student-related policies including Student Surveys and Public Notice for directory information. The board also addressed financial matters, specifically the approval of a 10-year facility plan, activity and gate fees for the 2026-2027 school year, and various membership agreements with educational organizations. Additionally, the meeting covered the acknowledgment of donations, a School Resource Officer contract, and a review of enrollment statistics and land updates.

The board meeting included committee reports on the 2026-2027 budget, high school media center, and learning updates. Presentations were given on the 2025-2026 revised budget and 2026-2027 original budget. The agenda covered personnel hiring and assignments, a scheduled review of numerous policies, and the approval of the Minnesota School Board Association membership. The board discussed and acted upon the treasurer's report, acknowledged gifts and donations, approved resolutions for school board elections and special election calling, and approved contracts for the activities director and principal. Furthermore, the board authorized the certification of the population estimate for the levy and approved continued membership in the Minnesota State High School League.

The meeting included discussions on the American Indian Education Plan, committee reports on website and land issues, and summer meal programs. The board addressed staff leave requests, personnel hirings, and resignations. Additionally, the board approved new policies, designated an official for Education Identity Access Management, and passed resolutions regarding the termination of probationary teacher contracts and the amendment of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative Joint Powers Agreement. The board also reviewed the Treasurer's report and acknowledged various gifts and donations.

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as the approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar and the authorization of letters of assignment for a Title 1 Tutor, a Payroll Specialist, and an Assistant to the Superintendent/HR Specialist. Additionally, the board conducted a first reading and approval of policies related to the food service triennial assessment, and approved the public notice for the Child Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaint Procedure.