Consent Agenda

Dissent: Director Long voted no.

Moved by Director Bowman [1:20:25] · Seconded by Director Hillbrand [1:20:30]

The consent agenda included routine items such as the annual Q comp report, an extended field trip approval for Armstrong High School, meeting minutes, financial reports, and personnel reports. A moment was taken to acknowledge the retirements of Allison McCay (21 years, special ed teacher) and Sandra Fix (29 years, tutor EA).

FY27 Preliminary Budget and Resolution

Dissent: Director Long voted no.

Moved by Director Biden [1:23:40] · Seconded by Director Bowman [1:23:41]

CFO Hoisel provided clarification on the building construction fund, addressing a question about the discrepancy between low revenue and high expenditures, explaining that debt issuance revenue is booked immediately, and project spending is then allocated over time, with some delays due to recent school closure decisions. The board then moved to approve the preliminary budget.

Resolution Accepting Donations

Moved by Director Bowman [1:25:09] · Seconded by Director Basset [1:25:10]

The board considered and approved a resolution to accept approximately $23,000 in donations to the district.

2627 Resolutions for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League (Armstrong High School)

Moved by Director Basset [1:27:14] · Seconded by Director Brenesen [1:27:15]

Executive Director Williams presented the annual request for Armstrong High School's membership in the Minnesota State High School League for the upcoming academic year.

2627 Resolutions for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League (Cooper High School)

Moved by Director Bridgeten [1:28:16] · Seconded by Director Bowman [1:28:17]

Executive Director Williams presented the annual request for Cooper High School's membership in the Minnesota State High School League for the upcoming academic year.