Byron Public Schools — Transcript
Thursday, August 13, 2026
AI Literacy and Integration in Byron Public Schools
Middle School Sports and Emergency Mapping
School Finances and Budgetary Health
School Year Calendars and Open Enrollment Strategy
Achievement and Integration (A&I) Plan
Votes (4)
Action on the Release of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Probationary Staff for 2026-2027 School Year
Moved by Michelle [1:09:59] · Seconded by Lisa [1:10:02]
This action is a procedural necessity to adjust employment status for Tier 1, Tier 2, and probationary teachers, primarily related to license qualification or expiration. The board confirmed that the affected staff members are already aware of this action.
Action on Positions 2026-2027
Moved by Katie [1:15:37] · Seconded by Lisa [1:15:40]
The superintendent requested approval for several new positions for the 2026-2027 school year, citing increasing high school enrollments, high class sizes in 4th and 5th grades (leading to general education paraprofessional support), the need for a primary support position for younger students, growing English language learner services, and a reclassification of the primary school assistant principal position to a principal due to the scope of work. Budget implications for each position were discussed, noting some would be reimbursed through levies or grants, while others represent an addition to the budget.
Reviewing the FY 27 Byron and A&I Budget Workbook and Plan
Moved by Katie [1:26:08] · Seconded by Lisa [1:26:12]
The board reviewed the Achievement and Integration (A&I) plan and its associated budget workbook. The plan outlines three main goals for the next three fiscal years: student life plan completion, bias training for hiring committees, and inter-district integration goal development. The total grant amount is over $150,000, allocated across various initiatives including staff salaries and curriculum purchases. The board's approval is necessary to finalize and submit the plan to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
Donations
Moved by Jeremy [1:33:04] · Seconded by Melissa [1:33:07]
The board reviewed and approved a list of donations from various organizations and individuals. Notable donations included $200 from Byron United Methodist Church for the Bear Pack program, $500 from Pheasants Forever for the high school track team, over $3000 in combined cash and gift cards for the Byron Food Pantry (including $2,000 in gift cards from Quick Trip), and two $1,000 donations from Harvey Berg for the Bear Pack program and Byron Food Pantry.
Notable Quotes (3)
EL teachers are actually harder to find than sped teachers in today's world.
The assistant principal position at the primary school does the same job as a full-fledged principal at any other school. And it is not right to to artificially kind of put a ceiling on the compensation of of somebody who's doing the full work.
I'm purposely aligning the goals as best I can with things that we're doing either in the comprehensive achievement and center readiness stuff, or in access goal. It's It's I'm trying to line these things up so that we don't have a million goal We don't have death by goals.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
The district's first AI guidelines, created by the AI task force last May, focused on clarity, transparency, attribution, verification, student data privacy, and teacher guidance.
A comprehensive model Artificial Intelligence policy published by the Minnesota School Boards Association, referenced as a point of comparison for the district's own guidelines.
A framework published by the US Department of Labor, emphasizing the need for a baseline in AI literacy, judgment, and responsible use for all learners.
A grant-funded plan detailing cooperative goals between Byron and surrounding districts, focusing on student achievement and integration strategies.
Policies related to health and safety, student discipline, credit for learning, visitors to school, and staff licensing, presented for first reading.
A document containing tools and protocols for collecting data, including empathy interviews, to inform future strategic planning for the district.
Budget document outlining the allocation of funds from the Achievement and Integration (A&I) grant for the upcoming fiscal year.