January 6th, 2026 School Board Organizational Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Election of board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, Treasurer)

Establishment of 2026 school board member compensation

Approval of consent agenda

Approval of school board committee and joint board representatives

Review of school board operating protocols

Work session scheduling and administrative sign-offs

Votes (5)

Accept the agenda as presented

Passed6-0

Moved by Director Brooks · Seconded by Director Dawson

Establish 2026 school board compensation ($1,350 chair/$1,250 members)

Passed6-0

Moved by Tanya Prince · Seconded by Director Foster

Approve consent agenda

Passed6-0

Moved by Director Tate · Seconded by Director Mitchell

Approve committee and joint board representatives for 2026

Passed6-0

Moved by Director Brooks · Seconded by Director Foster

Adjourn meeting

Passed6-0

Moved by Director Tate · Seconded by Director Brooks

Notable Quotes (2)

I think as we've worked to settle in as a new board and actually improve the culture of our board... the culture of this board impacts every single one of our students and staff members.

Tanya Prince
Board cultureDuring nomination for chairperson.

Director Brooks really brings so much creativity, so much thoughtfulness, so much empathy to the work that we do.

Unidentified Nominator
LeadershipNomination for vice chair.

People (7)

Tanya PrinceBoard Chair

Re-elected as chair; emphasizes board culture and student/staff impact.

Thomas BrooksBoard Vice Chair

Elected as vice chair; noted for creativity and empathy.

Keith TateBoard Clerk

Elected as board clerk; recognized for committee service.

Sarah MitchellBoard Treasurer

Elected as treasurer; noted for integrity and continuity.

Kelsey DawsonDirector

Participated in voting and motions.

Erica FosterDirector

Participated in voting and motions.

Dr. Kim HySuperintendent

Present in the boardroom with cabinet members.

Places Mentioned

Boardroom, Educational Service Center (ESC)Forum Room, ESCIndependent School District 279 (AIO Area Schools)

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Organizational Meeting: January 6th, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
  • Work Session: January 6th, 2026, following 6:13 p.m. adjournment
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January 6th, 2026 School Board Organizational Meeting - Brooklyn Park Recorder