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The board meeting agenda included organizational tasks such as the election of officers and the designation of board committees. Discussions were planned regarding personnel updates including resignations, hires, and vacancies, as well as the presentation of student handbooks. Financial items covered budget updates, dental and health insurance rates, fund transfers, staffing investments, and proposals for auditorium upgrades and library furniture. Additionally, the board addressed policy revisions covering topics from student welfare to purchasing and technology use, as well as curriculum purchases. Various donations to school programs were scheduled for review, and a closed session was planned to discuss compensation for staff and administrators.

The meeting included reports from the District Administrator on staff vacancies, resignations, and hires, as well as finance updates. The agenda covered committee reports regarding personnel and policy curriculum revisions, including various student welfare and operational policies. The Board reviewed several personnel recommendations, including teaching hires, resignations, transfers, and retirements. New business items involved accepting various monetary donations for the food pantry, adventure trips, and playground equipment, the selection of a representative for the CESA 5 convention, and the approval of an engagement letter for auditing services. The board also held a closed session to discuss teacher employment matters.

The Board of Canvassers will conduct a meeting to finalize the canvass of votes from the election, which includes reviewing election returns and certifying the results. Additionally, the board will prepare and issue official certifications as required by law.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics: administrative reports on staff resignations and hiring, an academic and career planning presentation, course guide reviews, and an update on the attendance and graduation policies. The finance committee reviewed and approved several items, including a nutrition cooperative agreement, the purchase of maintenance equipment, a van purchase, and the transfer of funds for school equipment. The board also addressed policy revisions regarding student attendance and graduation requirements, processed college applications, and accepted STEM grants. Additionally, the board considered rescheduling a future meeting and reviewed network equipment purchases.

The meeting began with a pledge of allegiance and approval of the agenda. Key discussions included updates on employee retirements, a presentation of the Audit and Financial Statements for the period ending June 30, 2025, and co-curricular and special education presentations. New business involved approving open enrollment spacing and the proposed school year calendar for 2026-2027, certifying completed safety drills for the 2025 school year, and approving resolutions authorizing the School District budget to exceed the revenue limit by $1,400,000 annually for four years for non-recurring purposes, including authorizing a Referendum Election on this matter. The Board also approved the Apostle Island Trip scheduled for May 2026 and accepted several donations designated for the STEM Kits Project, student trip costs, the school food pantry, and Girls' Wrestling team apparel.