Regular School Board Meeting: January 26, 2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of agenda
North and Tartan High School fall activities recognition
School board training recognition
Public comments regarding school safety and student fear
Consent agenda
Personnel resignation report
Student representative reports for North and Tartan High
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approval of agenda
Moved by Livingston · Seconded by Yenner
Approve consent agenda (A-C, E-H)
Moved by Yenner · Seconded by Swore
Approve routine personnel
Moved by Natardi · Seconded by Anderson
Notable Quotes (3)
Living like this is not sustainable for families or for staff members.
I personally called home to a third of those families... and not fear that I was an unknown ICE agent in their communities.
no student should have to question their safety at school and/or their odds of making it home safe.
People (6)
Katie SworeSchool Board MemberRecognized for completing all four levels of MSBA board training.
1 quote
Recognized for completing all four levels of MSBA board training.
“love learning.”
Reaction to her training completion acknowledgment.
Yennefer Gomez BugneySpanish Cultural LiaisonReports students and staff do not feel safe at Tartan; mentions carrying passport for protection.
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Reports students and staff do not feel safe at Tartan; mentions carrying passport for protection.
“I currently carry my passport to the point where I have put it on my dash to make sure federal officers don't mistake it for a weapon.”
Testifying about fear of ICE operations.
Veronica GreenML TeacherRequests two-day planning time for staff and community volunteer involvement.
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Requests two-day planning time for staff and community volunteer involvement.
“Would our urgency be different if the children at home were white?”
Questioning the district's response to the crisis.
Kristen KbeckMath TeacherTeacher at Tartan for 11 years; reports 19% of her students are missing.
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Teacher at Tartan for 11 years; reports 19% of her students are missing.
“It is clear to me that these students are not coming back next week... They are not returning.”
Regarding student attendance during the ICE crisis.
AllisonMath TeacherReports student absenteeism and emotional trauma at Tartan.
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Reports student absenteeism and emotional trauma at Tartan.
“Rarely does a true empathetic response begin with the words at least.”
Critique of current district communication.
ScarletStudent RepresentativeReports on Tartan High activities and student fear, confirming she carries a passport.
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Reports on Tartan High activities and student fear, confirming she carries a passport.
“I know you are not the only one that carries your passport with you. I have it in a secret pocket in my coat.”
Solidarity statement with staff regarding safety fears.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- School board meeting held to discuss district updates and student recognitions.