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June 26, 2024 ISD 200 Regular School Board Meeting

Hastings Public SchoolsSunday, March 16, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Approval of May 22nd and June 4th meeting minutes

Staff appreciation and volunteer recognition

Public comment

Superintendent report and website preview

Legislative summary for education policy and budget

Smart Choices student wellness annual report

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Send policy 503 back to the policy committee

Passed unanimouslyUnanimous

Moved by Tate · Seconded by Dressle

Approve the agenda as modified

Passed unanimouslyUnanimous

Moved by Zuzek · Seconded by Milner

Approve minutes for May 22nd and June 4th meetings

Passed unanimouslyUnanimous

Moved by Board member · Seconded by Beer Meyer

Notable Quotes (2)

I would like to make a motion to send policy 503 Back to the policy committee for further discussion... because it has to do with student absences.

— Tate
Policy 503Board chair explaining the removal of a policy item from the agenda.

We have a number of new staff starting on Monday so we are welcoming our new director of teaching and learning our new Middle School principal and our director of facility and safety.

— Champa
District staffingStaffing updates provided during the superintendent's report.

People (6)

TateChair

Presiding over the regular board meeting.

MilnerClerk

Taking attendance and recording meeting actions.

Brandy WilerVolunteer

Presented on the community-driven staff appreciation event.

1 quote

“There is no money can't buy what how good that felt seeing all the teachers walk in.”

Describing the emotional impact of the appreciation event.

Lisa HienResident

Commented on school board governance and transparency.

1 quote

“Governance is tricky... governance is saying we care about the academic success of our students and educational access.”

Encouraging board members to stay at a high governance level rather than day-to-day operations.

Teddy TryResident

Advocated for switching to even-year board elections to save costs.

1 quote

“Do we want to use waste money by having two more odd-year elections? No I think not.”

Arguing against the fiscal impact of maintaining odd-year election cycles.

Marielen FoxHealth Services Coordinator

Presented the annual Smart Choices student wellness report.

Places Mentioned

Hastings School DistrictDenmark TownshipPine CrestVermillion Township

Events & Meetings (4)

  • June 26th, 2024 - Hastings Schoolboard Regular Meeting
  • May 22nd, 2024 - Regular board meeting
  • June 4th, 2024 - Special board meeting
  • July 11th, 2024 - Township board vote on land usage

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Policy 503

Policy regarding student absences and parent/guardian communication with board members.

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