The board reviewed and approved several items, including resolutions for the general school board election, substitute teacher and paraprofessional pay rates, and the 10-year Long-Term Facility Maintenance (LTFM) resolution. Additionally, the board approved the dissolution of the soccer co-op with Belle Plaine, reviewed and acted on budget revisions for FY26 and preliminary budget for FY27, approved various contracts and personnel items, and received updates from administration and school leadership regarding operations, enrollment, and curriculum initiatives.
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The board reviewed annual fundraisers for the upcoming year and examined Jordan Summer Programming. Updates were provided regarding legislative topics impacting schools, financial and budgetary matters, long-term facilities maintenance needs, and municipal garbage services. Additionally, the board discussed the opportunity for representation on the AASA Governing Board for Minnesota.
Feb 9, 2026·Board meeting
Isd717 School Board Regular Meeting
The board meeting included the approval of the agenda with no changes. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to honoring student award recipients, specifically the Jordan Pride Award winners, Avery Bond and Wilson Mend, recognized for excellence in arts, academics, and athletics. The board also reviewed and approved several consent agenda items, which included numerous donations for various school programs such as the JEES backpack program, emergency go buckets, and sponsorships for the Southwest Fishing Team. Additionally, the board addressed policy reviews and employment matters, including the hiring of three new staff members (a Cook's helper, a special education pair, and a custodian) and noted the resignations of two employees. Finally, the board reviewed and approved several overnight field trips, including a Washington D.C. trip for eighth-grade social studies students and two separate trips for the wrestling team to attend sectional and state tournaments in Delano and St. Paul, respectively.
Dec 4, 2025·Board meeting
Jordan School District #717 Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed agenda items including the Truth in Taxation presentation and the certification of the tax levy. Key administrative topics included the review and approval of the FY25 Audit, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and various personnel terms and conditions for employees. Updates were provided regarding the building projects, the official newspaper designation, and reports from the superintendent and school principals. Additionally, the district reviewed financial reports and audited results.
