Tara Hofmann

The board meeting addressed several key operational items. Discussions included the review and approval of the monthly financial report and the payment of monthly bills and payroll. An agenda addition regarding the State Volleyball Tournament was noted. The meeting covered a building project update concerning rooftop HVAC units and temperature control in the new addition. The Superintendent's evaluation was reviewed and approved with a 3.8 out of 4 rating. The board unanimously approved an open enrollment request for a student from Kidder County. Consensus was reached to allow administration to determine the school schedule for the upcoming State Volleyball Tournament. Reports highlighted the conclusion of the elementary boys basketball season, upcoming MPB Coop meeting, progress on MTSS Behavior/PBIS training, recognition of FFA National Dairy Cattle Judging team achievements, a student council dance fundraiser for a family who lost their home in a fire, and a presentation by veterans to 5th and 6th-grade students.

The board meeting included a review and approval of the monthly financial report and payment of bills and payroll. Key discussion points included an update on the building project concerning the HVAC system and locker kickplate issues. The board approved amending several policies (AACA, BAA, BAB, FDE, & HCBA) on the first reading, waiving the second reading for expedited adoption. The Transportation Committee is scheduled to meet after the January 2026 meeting to discuss the current bus fleet and potential purchase of a 14-passenger bus. The Superintendent reported on the success of the volleyball team at the State Division B Tournament, athlete/coach recognition, snow removal services, and noted that January 19, 2026, will be a session day due to a storm day. The Principal's Report covered the hiring of an art teacher and Chess teacher, Spelling Bee changes, and behavior matrix review.

Key discussions during the meeting included the review and approval of the monthly financial report, which involved a successful motion to transfer Close Up 2024 funds to the Close Up Administration account. All presented bills and payroll were approved for payment. The board addressed a Certificate of Deposit (CD) renewal, deciding to rollover the CD with Dakota Heritage Bank. A set of policies (BBA, FFK, FFK-BR, FF, FGA, FFE, DDBD, ACCB, and GABE) were adopted on the first reading, with the second reading waived to expedite the process. Updates were provided on the building project, noting that the carpet installation is complete while waiting for new boiler room doors and a shade repair. The Superintendent reported on upcoming events such as a bus driver workshop, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and the start dates for winter sports. The Principal reported on Professional Development day and upcoming community activities for students.

The board reviewed the monthly financial report, bills, and payroll. Updates were provided on the building project, including the arrival of rooftop units and boiler room doors. The School & LEA Annual Compliance reports and the annual financial report were presented and approved. Amended policies BCAA and BCBA were approved on the first reading. The superintendent provided updates on hiring a special education paraprofessional, the annual budget hearing, bus routes, and the MPB coop meeting. The principal reported on fall testing, a vaping program for students, cell phone updates, the elementary behavior matrix, a blood drive, and lab days for ITV classes.

The board reviewed the monthly financial report, bills, and payroll. Adjustments to the 25-26 Budget were reviewed, with a slight increase in taxable valuation and Title I funds. The annual budget hearing was scheduled. The use of school property for the Fall Festival truck pull was approved, and tuition-free agreements and open enrollments for the 25-26 and 26-27 school years were also approved. There was a bus route discussion to accommodate increased student numbers and a discussion about possibly hiring another paraprofessional. Reports were given on coaching vacancies, fall sports, staff development & training, Nexus Path tele-health services, and cell phones policy.