Reauthorization of Identified Official with Authority (IWA) Resolution

Moved by Unknown [00:11:43] · Seconded by Unknown [00:11:43]

Superintendent Rob Virgin presented the annual requirement by the Minnesota Department of Education to designate an Identified Official with Authority (IWA) for managing access rights to secure state systems. He explained that this role ensures compliance with MNIT identity and access management standards, including annual user access review and recertification. Dr. Virgin recommended himself for this position for Weisetta Public School District 0284, noting it is a routine order of business.

Approval of Policy 403 (Harassment and Violence) and Policy 510 (Sex Non-Discrimination Policy, Title IX Grievance Procedures)

Moved by Unknown [00:16:32] · Seconded by Alicia Little [00:16:47]

Superintendent Virgin and Executive Director of Human Resources Dave Loots presented two policies for approval: Policy 403 (Harassment and Violence) and Policy 510 (Sex Non-Discrimination Policy, Title IX Grievance Procedures and Process). Loots emphasized that the primary recommendation was to ensure strict legal compliance with applicable law, following guidance from the district's legal counsel. Policy 403 closely mirrors the MSBA model, while Policy 510 uses a version recommended by legal counsel that separates the grievance procedure into a regulation. Loots also clarified that other district policies exist to address behaviors not strictly falling under Title IX definitions.

Approval of Fiscal Year 2028 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10-Year Plan

Moved by Unknown [00:26:07] · Seconded by Unknown [00:26:07]

Executive Director Trevor Peterson presented the annual 10-year LTFM plan, which is required by MDE to secure long-term facilities maintenance revenue for preventing facility erosion. He detailed the plan's components, including project categorization by finance codes and revenue calculation. A new strategy was highlighted: frontloading approximately $89 million in LTFM projects over the next four years, coinciding with major bond referendum construction. This approach, funded by bonding to avoid immediate taxpayer impact, aims to maximize efficiencies and provide flexibility for significant facility upgrades. Board members discussed how these funds differ from bond money, their restricted use, and the importance of maintaining district assets.

Approval of 2026-27 Supplemental Salaries

Moved by Unknown [00:44:03] · Seconded by Unknown [00:44:03]

Executive Director Dave Loots presented proposed supplemental salaries for the 2026-27 fiscal year, covering casual employees not bound by collective bargaining agreements. Key changes included a $5 increase for reserve teachers, a $200/day increase for district reserve (building) teachers, adjustments to long-term reserve pay, and a decrease in the half-day coverage rate. Other adjustments included hourly rate increases for technology casual employees, classified staff substitutes, work-study students, and health office subs, along with changes for community education facility attendants, site managers, 10-month employees, and high school event workers. Loots noted an estimated 3-4% overall increase, aiming for competitive rates based on comp studies and informal feedback to address hard-to-fill positions and ensure retention.