Summer Phelps

The board conducted an annual organization, electing officers and establishing meeting schedules and committee assignments. Key actions included approving various vendor contracts for landscaping, paving, and furniture replacement, as well as authorizing repairs to school facilities. The board also passed resolutions accepting donations and directing the administration to make recommendations regarding the potential reduction or discontinuance of programs and positions. Additionally, claims and accounts were approved, and reports were presented by the principal, student board members, and the superintendent.

The board meeting involved several key administrative and operational actions, including the approval of claims and accounts for the district and the authorization of a camera system upgrade. The board approved a replacement for a lawn mower and performed a series of non-renewals for various teaching contracts, including those for teachers on out-of-field placement and Tier 1 and Tier 2 instructors. Additionally, the board accepted donations for the school district and finalized the option for the upcoming school calendar.

The board approved a resolution for the acceptance of donations, authorized claims and accounts, and approved budget revisions for the fiscal year 2026. Key actions included approving the Achievement and Integration revenue budget worksheet and plan for 2026-2029, awarding bids for locker room improvements, hallway lockers, and flooring, and authorizing the addition of two teaching staff positions for the elementary level. Additionally, the board approved service contracts for the 2026-2027 school year, confirmed the school calendar for 2026-2027, and accepted two staff resignations. Reports were provided regarding school activities, student board updates, and general administrative and financial status.

The meeting commenced with the presentation of the 2025 Payable 2026 Truth in Taxation Hearing information. The agenda was approved as amended to include discussion on MN Paid Leave Administrative Procedures and High School Kitchen Serving Line equipment. Key actions included approving claims and accounts for November 2025, certifying the Tax Levy 2025 Payable 2026, and approving multiple personnel actions such as hiring, resignations, and employment terms for at-will employees and principals. Capital expenditure approvals included refinishing the Elementary Gym floor and replacing the Elementary Gym bleachers. The board ratified agreements with Local Union 578 and AEA Minnesota- Adrian. Several items, including parking lot extension quotes and flooring replacement quotes, were tabled. The board also set the date for the special organizational meeting for January 26, 2026.

The agenda for this regular meeting included several district action items requiring approval. Key discussions involved the approval of bills and financial reports, a snow removal bid, and the adoption of Policy 721.1 concerning Ethical Practices & Conflict of Interest. The Board was scheduled to consider transferring funds from unassigned funds (Fund 01) to clean up negative balances in Fund 04 across several accounts. Furthermore, the Board planned to approve a resolution nominating a candidate for the Board of Directors of the SWWC Service Cooperative. Consent agenda items included approving donations, and granting unpaid leave requests for two staff members, as well as approving a new JH boys basketball coach.