Delano School District — Transcript
Monday, May 18, 2026
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Program Review
Strategic Plan and Desired Daily Experience Statements Review
Elementary School Reading and Math Screening Data Analysis
District Financial and Legislative Update
Community Education Staffing and Tiger Swim Program Development
High School Student Achievements and Graduation Preparations
Student Experiences and Board Recognition
Votes (4)
Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts
Dissent: None
Moved by Jim [0:20:49] · Seconded by Jess [0:20:51]
The board reviewed and accepted a resolution for several donations made to Delano Public Schools, benefiting various programs including elementary, intermediate, band, choir, baseball, lacrosse, softball, girls hockey, a scholarship fund, and the robotics team. The total value of gifts exceeded $29,000.
Approval of Personnel Matters
Dissent: None
Moved by Jess [0:22:21] · Seconded by Sarah [0:22:25]
The board considered and approved a report detailing various personnel matters. A significant item was the upcoming retirement of Kim Finn, effective June 30, 2026, after many years of service. Other routine changes included new hires and departures.
Approval of K-12 Math Curriculum Adoption
Dissent: None
Moved by Sarah [1:00:54] · Seconded by Rachel [1:00:56]
Discussion revolved around concerns from parents regarding the new K-12 math curriculum, specifically its digital component. Superintendent Shane clarified the digital usage is about 50% and assured the board of ongoing reviews and adjustments. He emphasized that curriculum adoption is a multi-year, research-backed process, allowing for future tweaks based on data and experience.
Approval of 9-12 World Language Curriculum Adoption
Dissent: None
Moved by Jim [1:01:14] · Seconded by Rachel [1:01:16]
The adoption of the 9-12 World Language curriculum was brought forward for approval, having undergone review in a previous session. The item proceeded with minimal additional discussion.
Notable Quotes (1)
Um you know, when we do a curriculum adoption process, you're kind of there's always going to be room to make some changes and some tweaks, but you're in it for you can't just do it it's a quite an investment. So, you can't just now this didn't work after a year. Uh it it requires quite a bit of research and design. That's why by the time it gets to the board approval, it's gone through a whole two-year process of doing research and looking at with the committee, with the teachers, with the administrators to make sure that we have that piece. But within an existing curriculum, there's always room to make some adjustments just based on what we're seeing. And that's got to be driven by our data.
Ordinances & Resolutions (11)
Formal acceptance of monetary and in-kind donations to the Delano Public Schools.
District-wide plan guiding objectives and actions, including desired daily experience statements.
Survey statements used to gauge perceptions of the school environment from families, staff, and students.
New mathematics curriculum proposed for adoption for kindergarten through 12th grade.
Report detailing the process and recommendation for the K-5 portion of the new math curriculum.
Report detailing the review and recommendation for the 9-12 world language curriculum.
Early Childhood Family Education program in Minnesota designed to support parents as children's first teachers.
A screening tool used for math, reading, and social-emotional assessment in schools.
A scoring metric required by the Minnesota Department of Education for literacy plans, influencing assessment choices.
District plan for literacy education, impacted by MDE testing requirements.
New math curriculum implemented in sixth grade at Delano Intermediate School.