Dassel-Cokato School District

The meeting included a presentation by the Wright County Assessor on property tax variations, addressing green acres and limited market value. The board discussed the 2007 levy, addressing a projected deficit due to increasing personnel costs and the need for communication strategies such as newspaper articles, community group engagement, and FAQ sheets. The need for additional Curriculum Advisory Committee members was also noted, along with the timeline for appointing a new board member.

The board meeting addressed the 2007 operating levy, including funding for field trips, technology, enrollment increases, media center updates, and special education costs. A decision was made to propose a $1 million levy for seven years, including an inflationary factor. The meeting also included the acceptance of a board member's resignation and their subsequent employment as a high school instructor. The process for filling the vacant board seat was discussed, involving an application process with a deadline of June 27, 2007.

The meeting focused on a CTE project, aiming for an April 18, 2017 vote, including fire suppression in the middle school. Paul Youngquist from ARY provided input on the project. A November special meeting was scheduled for November 14, 2016.

The board meeting focused on adopting goals for the 2010-2011 school year. These goals included increasing academic achievement for all students, enhancing the competitiveness of extracurricular programs, improving communication with stakeholders, and improving junior and senior retention in full-time classes at DCHS. Specific action steps and objectives accompanied each goal, and were discussed by the superintendent and administrative team.

The board meeting covered various topics, including the presentation of the Russell A. Johnson Courtesy and Respect Award, approval of bills totaling \$1,142,743.25, and reports from the Curriculum Advisory Committee, MAWSECO, Business Manager, Superintendent, and Student Representative. Key decisions included the approval of personnel items such as leaves of absence, resignations, retirements, and new appointments; the awarding of a roof improvement project to McDowall Roofing for \$1,221,070.00; the approval of a lease-purchase financing and certificates of participation for \$845,000; a two-year contract extension with Cokato Transportation; authorization to sell excess equipment using online services; approval of spending up to 75% of the 2010-11 budget in 2009-10; and the creation of a new Early Childhood Programs Secretary position.