Hopkins Public Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Language Access Plan Update
US Solar and Energy Management Update
Operating Levy Update
Student Athlete Recognition
Student Board Representative Reports
Superintendent's Report and Human Resources Department Spotlight
Votes (2)
Consent Calendar Approval
Moved by Unknown [01:52:43] · Seconded by Unknown [01:52:45]
The board approved the consent calendar after a question regarding the transportation support contract. The district is hiring a new consultant with director-level transportation experience, projected not to exceed $50,000, with a milestone check-in at $25,000. This new consultant replaces CISO's transportation arm.
Treasurer's Report
Moved by Treasurer Hartland [01:57:37] · Seconded by Unknown [01:57:40]
Treasurer Hartland presented non-payroll expenses for October 2025, covering a broad range from paper and arts instruction to Canvas LMS, substitute teachers, and construction projects. Clerk Thompson inquired about significant payments to Clifton Larson Allen (CLA), the district's former auditor, now preparing materials for the current auditor KDV. The administration committed to providing further clarity on the nature and duration of CLA's services.
Notable Quotes (4)
I do have some questions about the transportation support contract. Um, just kind of like some background and uh some details around it.
we are hoping that the total contract doesn't the total payout does not exceed around $50,000. But we are also recognizing that these deliverables are critical to the um success of our organization and transportation services.
As a reminder, this is a more [clears throat] lengthy list of non-payroll expenses than the typical report because this covers all of October 2025 rather than that more typical twoeek time frame we'll return to after the new year.
I noticed, uh, Clifton Larson Allen, our former auditor, who we're now having helped prepare the material for this audit that we're working on right now. um you know fairly significant amount of of money there. Do you does do you see that being done like after this um amount and and when that audit finishes up or or will that type of payment continue?
Ordinances & Resolutions (14)
State statute requiring school districts to adopt a language access plan.
District plan detailing language assistance for students and families.
Guides programming for English Language Learners.
District funding mechanism authorized by voters, subject to board renewal.
District funding mechanism for capital projects, recently renewed.
District funding mechanism for significant facility projects, recently passed for $140 million.
District-wide communication system with translation capabilities.
System for invoices, not currently accessible to new director.
System for accessing invoices from 2023.
New K12 math curriculum being implemented and observed.
Annual report to MDE on individual assignments and licensure requirements.
Legislation governing employee leave.
Newly established legislation requiring administration by HR.
Legislation governing workplace accommodations.