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Delano School Board Meeting - March 24, 2025

Delano School DistrictTuesday, March 25, 2025
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Special Education Program Review

Consent Agenda (minutes, financials)

Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts

Personnel matters (resignations, contract approvals)

Superintendent's Legislative Update

Introduction of Community Ed Director Abby Lang

Superintendent Performance Evaluation

Intermediate School Principal Report

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approval of consent agenda

CarriedN/A

Moved by Baker · Seconded by Jess

Resolution of acceptance of gifts

CarriedRoll call: Mora yes, Giry hi, Roser hi, Sch hi, Baker hi, Dea hi

Moved by Giry · Seconded by Ryan

Approval of Personnel matters

CarriedN/A

Moved by Dea · Seconded by Baker

Notable Quotes (2)

If they don't have an approved budget you will see potentially a government shutdown.

— Superintendent Shane
Legislative UpdateWarning about the Minnesota state legislative session deadlines.

I hope one day that we as districts get to do decide when we would start our school year and not governed by the state law.

— Superintendent Shane
Legislative UpdateCommenting on legislation regarding pre-Labor Day start dates.

People (4)

Angie LudaSpecial Education Supervisor

Presented special education updates, mtss framework, and transition programming.

1 quote

“The Cooperative is the most efficient way districts our size... to provide required services.”

Defending the efficiency of the Meer and Wright Cooperative model.

Superintendent ShaneSuperintendent

Provided legislative updates, graduation speaker for Step program, and received performance evaluation.

1 quote

“The complexities of the services that we provide has changed exponentially.”

Describing the evolving needs of special education students.

Abby LangCommunity Ed Director

Introduced herself, noting 20 years of experience in community services and basic education.

1 quote

“Investing in people is is my top priority.”

Stating her professional focus during introduction.

M. ThompsonPrincipal

Reported on site-based leadership, MTSS screening, and curriculum development.

Places Mentioned

DelanoHoward LakeRockfordBuffaloCocoAnandaleHoward Lake Waverly Winstead School District

Events & Meetings (5)

  • May 1st 2025: Unite 2025 event in Rockford
  • May 23rd: Step program graduation
  • April 4th: Policy Bill introduction deadline
  • April 11th: Budget Bill deadline
  • May 19th: Constitutional adjournment deadline

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Resolution for acceptance of gifts

Formal acceptance of multiple donations from community groups, clubs, and local businesses.

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