Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Thaddeus A. Kiesnowski’s organization
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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North Star School District Board of School Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Board of School Directors addressed various operational and educational matters, including the permanent closure of the middle school, approval of the 2026-2027 district budget and tax rate, and various policy adoptions. The meeting also covered the approval of extracurricular activities and coaching assignments, health insurance rate renewals, worker's compensation packages, and various staff hiring and resignation actions. The Board authorized the implementation of a certified therapy dog for the upcoming school year, approved construction change orders, and reviewed various grant submissions and financial account management.
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The board meeting agenda included discussions on district summer work hours, a presentation regarding a STEM program, a report from the PSBA including upcoming conferences and delegate assembly information, and school scheduling updates such as graduation dates and concert performances. Significant focus was placed on the progress of an ongoing construction project, including completion schedules and an environmental compliance concern regarding sediment runoff. Additionally, the board discussed potential flooring upgrades to ensure a cohesive aesthetic for the new school areas.
May 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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NS School Board Meeting
The board meeting included the approval of an operational consent agenda and an extracurricular consent agenda, which featured coach resignations and the appointment of volunteer coaches and advisors. The board received updates on the ongoing construction project, including current progress on the classroom wing and the gym, and discussed the timeline for substantial completion. Additional discussions focused on utility management, specifically strategies for electricity and propane procurement for school facilities, and interest in the potential sale or reuse of the middle school building.
Apr 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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North Star School District Board of School Directors Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board approved several operational, consent, and extracurricular agenda items, including staff and student trips, salary adjustments, and volunteer appointments. Key actions included authorizing furniture purchases for the district administration and elementary addition, approving flooring change orders, and accepting a bid for exterior doors. The board also reviewed a presentation on a new elementary math curriculum, approved the 2026-2029 Special Education Plan, and authorized the advertisement for a school solicitor. Financial matters addressed included the approval of quarterly reports and budget-related notices. Additionally, the board conducted executive session interviews, accepted staff resignations, increased the daily substitute teacher rate, and hired new personnel for administrative and teaching positions, including an Elementary Assistant Principal, a Special Education Supervisor, and a Social Studies teacher.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
