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## Jordan School District #717

## Regular Meeting Agenda

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM

## Regular Meeting

## CERC Multi-purpose Room

## 500 Sunset Drive; Suite 3

## Jordan, MN 55352

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

## 3. Roll Call

4. Consideration of Agenda

## 5. Jordan Pride Awards

## 6. Public Comments

## 7. Consent Agenda

1. Minutes

## 2. Monthly Finance Reports

3. Donations

4. Matters of Employment

## 8. Action / Discussion Items

1. Review and Act on Land Lease Agreement 2026

2. Review and Act on Annual Activities Fees

3. Review and Act on Superintendent Contract 2026-2029

## 9. Board and Administrative Reports

## 1. Superintendent's Report

## 2. HS Principal's Report

## 3. MS Principal's Report

## 4. ES Principal's Report

## 5. Director of Teaching and Learning's Report

## 6. Activities Director's Report

## 7. Community Education & Recreation Director's Report

## 8. Communications Director's Report

## 9. Nutritional Services Director's Report

## 10. Special Services Director's Report

## 11. Facilities Director's Report

## 12. School Board Member Reports / Committee Reports

## 10. Adjourn Regular Meeting

## RequesttoAddresstheSchoolBoard

## AccordingtoSchoolBoardPolicies206&207,ifacitizenwishestospeaktotheSchoolBoard

aboutanagendaitem,theSuperintendent’sofficemustbenotified.

## Citizensmustcompletethe‘RequesttoAddresstheSchoolBoard’form,whichmustbe

submittedinpersonoremailtotheSchoolDistrictClerk,orotherdesignee,bynoontheday

oftheSchoolBoardmeeting.TheformmaybedroppedoffattheDistrictOfficeat500

SunsetDrive,Jordan,MN55352oremailedtojpspubliccomment@isd717.org.

## Duringthepubliccommentpartofeachregularboardmeeting,upto30minutesoftimewill

beallowedfordistrictconstituentstoaddresstheboard. Eachpersonmayhaveupto3

minutesoftimetospeak. Theboardisheretolistenonlyandwillnottakeactionordiscuss

topicsbroughtforwardduringtheopenforum. Itmay,atitsdiscretion,askquestionsfor

clarificationofissues. Theboardmay,ifitdeemsappropriate,bringsaidissuesforwardata

subsequentmeeting.

## Thefollowingconductisprohibitedduringthepubliccommentperiod:

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## Speakersmaynotdiscussordiscloseanyprivateeducationaldataonanycurrentor

formerstudent.Asaresult,speakersmaynotidentifyanycurrentorformerstudent

duringpubliccomment.Theonlyexceptionisthataparentwhoisspeakingmay

choosetodiscussprivateeducationaldataonhisorherownchild.

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## Speakersmaynotmakeallegations,chargesorcomplaintsagainstanystudentor

employee.Ifapersonwishestomakeanallegationortofileachargeorcomplaint

againstastudentoremployee,thepersonshouldmaketheallegation,charge,or

complainttotheSuperintendentinwritingorinaprivatemeeting,ortotheindividual

designatedinDistrictpolicytoreceivetheallegation,chargeorcomplaint.

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## Speakersmaynotmakecommentsorgesturesthatarethreatening,profane,lewd,

vulgar,obscene,harassing,orabusive.

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## Speakersmaynotmakepersonalattacksagainstothers,including,butnotlimitedto,

anystudent,parent,communitymember,employee,orSchoolBoardmember.

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## Speakersmaynotmakecommentsthataredefamatoryorthatwouldviolatefederal

orstatelaw,includinglawsprotectingtheprivacyrightsofanindividual.

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## Speakersmaynotmakecommentsrelatedtopendingcontractnegotiationsorto

pendinglitigationtowhichtheDistrictisaparty,includinggrievanceproceedings.

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## Speakersmaynotcampaignfororagainstapoliticalcandidateduringanypartofa

publicSchoolBoardmeeting.

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## Speakersmaynotpromoteoradvertiseproductsthatareforsaleorpurchase,unless

theBoardhasinvitedthespeakertopresenttheproductasanagendaitem.

## Theopenforumistheonlyopportunityformembersoftheaudiencetospeakoutduringthe

meeting. Pleaseattachtheformandfollowtheguidelinesforpresentingyourtopic.

## Name:_____________________________Date

:____________________

## PhoneNumber:_____________________________Emailaddress:_________________________

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beusedforfollow-uptoyoursharedissue/concern.

## PleasespecifytheagendaItemyouwillbespeakingto:___________________________________

PleasespecificallystateyourpurposeforaddressingtheSchoolBoard.

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## HaveyoupreviouslycontactedaSchoolBoardmemberand/orschoolemployeeaboutthis

issue/concern?YESNO

## Ifso,pleasestatenameofboardmember/schoolemployee:____________________________

## IfproperprocedureshavebeenfollowedandtheSchoolDistrictClerk,orotherdesignee,has

determinedthatpropercommunicationchannelshavebeenfollowed,yourrequestwillbe

submittedtotheBoardChair.TheBoardChairwillthencallyoubyname,statethepurpose

ofyouraddress,andinviteyoutothepodiumduringthescheduledtimeforopen

forum/publiccomments.

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## SchoolDistrictClerkDate/TimeReceived

## Regular Meeting

Monday,March 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM

## Regular Meeting

## CERC Multi-purpose Room

## 500 Sunset Drive; Suite 3

## Jordan, MN 55352

1. Call to Order

● Deb Pauly called the meeting to order at 5:32pm.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

## 3. Roll Call

● Present: Deb Pauly, Molly Monyok, Corinne Hennen, Jenny Kusske, Matt Bertrang,

## Student Representative- Henry Brick, Lauren Pedersen- remote

## ● Absent: Christina Olson

4. Consideration of Agenda

● Motion to approve the agenda made by Molly Monyok, Seconded by Corinne

Hennen, Motion passed via roll call vote 6-0.

## 5. Jordan Pride Awards

● Jordan Pride Awards were presented to:

## ● Scott West Wrestling Team Class AA State Wresting

## ● Individual State Wrestling participants:

## ○ Braden Bresnahan

## ○ Jacob Lehman

## ○ Luke Schultz

## ○ Isaac Williams

## ○ Bailey Kes

## ● Gymnastics Class AA State Meet participants:

## ○ Megan Althoff

## ○ Maya Hage

## ○ Sofia Vold

## ● Adapted Floor Hockey State Tournament participants:

## ○ Dayle Carroll

## ○ Charlie Rud

## ● MN Vex V5 Robotics State Tournament participants:

## ○ Jacob Ciavarri

## ○ Jonathan Lecy

## ○ Jacob Nohner

## ○ Evan Rosholt

## ● Boys Swimming and Diving Class AA State Meet participant:

## ○ Ethan Fisher

## ● Jordan Commercial Club Distinguished Service Award recipient:

## ○ Cullen Bahn

## 6. Public Comments

## 7. Consent Agenda

7.1. Minutes

● 2/9/26 - Regular Board Minutes

● 2/23/26 - Board Workshop Minutes

## 7.2. Monthly Finance Reports

● Amy Hafemann prepared reports for the board to review.

7.3. Donations

## Donor Designated Purpose Amount/Items

## Cox Construction Scott West Fishing Team $500.00

## Renaissance Festival Scott West Fishing Team $300.00

## Advantage Health Scott West Fishing Team $200.00

## Women Anglers of Minnesota Scott West Fishing Team $300.00

## City Hall Creamery & Coffee Scott West Fishing Team $350.00

## Harris Capital LLC Scott West Fishing Team $250.00

## American Family, Allen Houdek Scott West Fishing Team $300.00

## Herman's Landscape Supplies Scott West Fishing Team $300.00

## Scheels Scott West Fishing Team $250.00

## Fish Lake Sportsmen's Club Scott West Fishing Team $2,500.00

## Mightycause Jordan Elementary School $45.00

## Holly Kvapil CAF Jordan Middle School $50.00

7.4. Policies

## 7.4.1. 410: Family Medical Leave Policy

7.4.2. 503: Student Attendance

7.4.3. 515: Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records

7.4.4. 530: Immunization Records

## 7.4.5. 615: Basic Standards Testing, Accommodations, Modification and Exemptions

## for IEPs, Section 504 Accommodations and LEP Students

## 7.4.6. 701: Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget

7.4.7. 502: Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions & Student’s Person

7.4.8. 505: Distribution of Nonschool Sponsored Materials on School Premises by

## Students and Employees

7.4.9. 508: Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individual Education Plans

7.4.10. 510: School Activities

7.4.11. 520: Student Surveys

## 7.4.12. 522: Student Sex Non Discrimination

7.4.13. 523: Policies Incorporated by Reference

7.4.14. 525: Violence Prevention (Applicable to Students and Staff)

## 7.4.15. 528: Student Parental, Family and Marital Status Non Discrimination

## 7.4.16. 529: Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students

7.4.17 531: The Pledge of Allegiance

7.4.18. 533: Wellness

7.4.19. 612.1:Development of Parental Involvement Policies for Title 1 Programs

7.4.20. 702: Accounting

7.4.21. 705: Investments

7.4.22. 706: Acceptance of Gifts

7.5. Matters of Employment

● Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Matt Bertrang, Seconded by

Molly Monyok, Motion passed via roll call vote 6-0.

## 8. Action / Discussion Items

## 8.1. Budget Review

● Ranae Case Evenson and Amy Hafemann presented the District Budget Review

## 8.2. Review and Act on Budget Adjustments

● Motion to approve Budget Adjustments made by Matt Bertrang, Seconded by

Lauren Pedersen, Motion passed via roll call vote 6-0.

## 8.3. Achievement and Integration Update

## ● Dr.presented the Achievement and Integration Update

## Erin Hjelmeland

8.4 Review and Act on Parking Lot and Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of Jordan

● Ranae Case Evenson presented the Parking Lot and Cost Sharing Agreement

with the City of Jordan

● Motion to approve Parking Lot and Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of

Jordan made by Jenny Kusske, Seconded by Corinne Hennen, Motion passed via

roll call vote 6-0.

## 9. Board and Administrative Reports

## 9.1. Superintendent's Report

## 9.2. HS Principal's Report

## 9.3. MS Principal's Report

## 9.4. ES Principal's Report

## 9.5. Teaching and Learning Director’s Report

## 9.6. Activities Director’s Report

## 9.7. Community Education & Recreation Director's Report

## 9.8. Communications Director’s Report

## 9.9. Nutritional Services Director's Report

## 9.10. Special Services Director's Report

## 9.11. Facilities Director’s Report

## 9.12. School Board Member Reports / Committee Reports

## 10. Adjourn Regular Meeting

● Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 pm made by Molly Monyok.

_________________________ _____________

## School Board Clerk Date

## Special Meeting

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm

## Special Meeting

## CERC Multipurpose Room

## 500 Sunset Drive; Suite 3

## Jordan, MN 55352

1. Call to Order

● Deb Pauly called the meeting to order at 5:31pm

2. Pledge of Allegiance

## 3. Roll Call

● Present: Deb Pauly, Molly Monyok, Corinne Hennen, Christina Olson, Matt Bertrang,

## Lauren Pedersen (remote)

## ● Absent: Jennifer Kuske, Student Representative Henry Brick

4. Consideration of Agenda

○ Motion to approve the agenda made by M. Monyok, seconded by C. Hennen.

Motion passed via roll call vote 6-0.

## 5. Action/Discussion Items

● Review and Act on Resolution Proposing to Place Staff on Unrequested Leave of

## Absence Due to Budget Constraints

○ Ranae Case Evenson presented the most current Budget Recap

○ Motion to vote on the Resolution Proposing to Place Staff on Unrequested Leave

of Absence Due to Budget Constraints made by C. Hennen, seconded by C.

Olson. Motion passed via roll call vote 6-0.

## 6. Adjourn Workshop Meeting

● Motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:46pm made by M. Monyok.

_________________________ _____________

## School Board Clerk Date

April 7, 2026

## Board of Education Meeting

## Finance Report

April, 2026 financial reports show activity that has been completed for the 2025-2026

thru March, 2026. There will be more invoices that will be paid out in the next couple of

months.

The Vendor Payment Register gives the detailed activity of all vendors that have been

paid in the month of March.

The Payroll Payment Register gives the detail of the Payroll Liability payments processed

through March, 2026.

The pie chart shows the expenses by object codes in the General Fund that were paid

thru March, 2026. This chart is as current as can be at this time and is for the current year

## – FY2025-2026.

The business office is very busy; and trying to get a little bit caught up. I continue to

update the FY2025-26 revised budget and also update the FY2026-27 Original Budget

as new information becomes available. Please keep in mind there are still very many

unknowns; but we do our best with the information we have at this time.

As always, if there are any questions, please feel free to contact me.

## FUND 01 - EXP GUIDELINE BY OBJECT

## APRIL 2026

## TOTAL EXPENDITURES – FUND 01 - THROUGH MARCH, 2026 - $16,584,749.64

The following resolution was moved by ______________ and seconded by _____________________

## RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: “The board may receive, for the

benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same

to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created

for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to

provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the

advancement of education.

”; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 provides: “Any city, county, school district or town may

accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit

of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall

authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance

shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members,

expressing such terms in full.”; and

WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted

by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Jordan Public Schools ISD 717

gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below:

## Donor Designated Purpose Amount/Items

## By The Yard Scott West Fishing $500.00

## Strike Force Bowl Scott West Fishing $250.00

## Homestead Engraving Scott West Fishing $500.00

## Jacobson Builders Scott West Fishing $200.00

## Jordan Lions Scott West Fishing $300.00

## Clancy's Scott West Fishing $500.00

## Radermacher's Fresh Market Scott West Fishing $150.00

## Advance Surveying & Engineering

## Co Scott West Fishing $500.00

## Sonus Interiors Inc Scott West Fishing $500.00

## Nomadic Shack Scott West Fishing $150.00

## 169 Sports Scott West Fishing $150.00

## Country Prime Time Scott West Fishing $150.00

## Mightycause JES BackPack Program $45.00

## Jordan Education Foundation JES Grants $5,778.46

## Jordan Education Foundation JMS Grants $2,850.00

## Jordan Education Foundation JHS Grants $3,291.99

## October Electric Jordan Clay Target $500.00

## Graber Family Jordan Clay Target $200.00

## Universal Power Conversion Jordan Clay Target $500.00

## Ahlbrecht Masonry Inc Jordan Clay Target $250.00

## Raduenz & Hennen Family Jordan Clay Target $300.00

## Jordan Football Association Hubmen Football Program $6,266.00

## Jordan ECFE PTO Jordan Early Learning Services $585.00

The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows:

## Aye:________________________________________________________________________________

Nay: _______________________________________________________________________________

Absent: ___________________

Whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly adopted.

___________________________ ____________

School Board Clerk Date

## (New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations, Leave Requests, Assignmnet Changes)

## NAMEASSIGNMENTLOCATIONLANE/GRADESTEPSALARY/HRLY RATEEFFECTIVE DATE

## Martin, MitchellLTS - Teacher, Grade 2Elementary School11281.52/day4/13/2026

## Doran, ChristineCoach, C SoftballHigh SchoolN/AN/A$2,774.003/1/2026

## Woytassek, RyanCoach, MS GolfMiddle SchoolN/AN/A$1,765.003/1/2026

## Resignations/Retirement

## NAMESTATUSLOCATIONEFFECTIVE DATE

## Ripley, DarrenRetirementTeacher, Social StudiesMiddle School9/4/2026

## Totenhagen, KatrinaResignationPara, Special EducationHigh School2/17/2026

## Lundborg, AnnResignationSpeech and Language PathologistElementary School5/29/2026

## Anderson, KatieResignationAdministrative AssistantEarly Learning Services7/1/2026

## Buteyn, JohnResignationActivities DirectorDistrict Wide6/26/2026

## NAMESTATUSASSIGNMENT

## Boeckmann, LaurenLOATeacher, Special Education

## Storlie, MeganLOATeacher, Grade 4

## PERSONNEL ITEMS:

## Leave of Absence

## New Hire

## LOCATIONEFFECTIVE DATE

## ASSIGNMENT

8/25/2026-1/08/2027Elementary School

## Elementary School8/25/2026-11/27/2027

## Executive Summary: Real Estate Lease

## Submitted by: Amy Hafemann and Dan Lehman

Attached is the Real Estate Lease agreement between the school district and Dan

Kreuser Farms. This is a new lease agreement for 2026.

The attached is the agreement with Dan Kreuser Farms with the price per acre to be

$275.00 (the price is the same as 2025). The lease maps out the terms and conditions of

the agreement, lists the acreage as 28 acres of tillable land and the dates of the

agreement. This lease will be renewed on April 1, 2026 if no changes are made before

that time.

It is our recommendation that this real estate agreement be approved by the Board of

Education.

## 2026-2027 Proposed Fee Schedule

Executive Summary of proposed changes

1. We are not proposing any changes to our activities fees after having raised most

fees by $25 apiece last year for both high school and middle school activities.

2. Fees charged for Girls Swimming and Diving, Boys Swimming and Diving,

Gymnastics, Boys Tennis, Boys Volleyball and Boys and Girls Lacrosse reflect the

activity fees at Prior Lake and Southwest Christian, with whom we co-op in those

sports.

3. We are also proposing an increase of $1 apiece on all single game ticket CASH

sales. Tickets would be sold at prices of $6 for students/seniors and $8 for adults in

cash, while maintaining the $5 for students/seniors and $7 for adults prices for

ticket purchases made with credit cards - though purchasers will end up paying

processing fee of less than $1 on credit card purchases on top of the ticket price,

which goes to Bound. This will keep us in compliance with our contract with

Bound, our new provider for e-ticket sales, activities registrations, and activities

and facilities scheduling. Our agreement stipulates that we receive those

services at no direct cost to the district so long as we pursue and then maintain

80% of all ticket and pass sales as being electronic sales.

## Fall Activities Grades 9-12 Fees Grades 7-8 Fees

Cheerleading: $175 $150

Cross country: $200 $150

Football: $225 $150

Soccer: $200 $150

Girls swimming and diving: $355 $355 (on MSHSL team)

Girls tennis: $200 $150

Volleyball: $200 $150

## Fall Musical $185 N/A

Fall Play $150 $150

## Fall Theatre Crew $25 $25

Debate $175 Not offered

## Winter Activities Grades 9-12 Fees Grades 7-8 Fees

Boys and Girls Basketball $200 $150

Wrestling $200 $150

Speech $185 $150

## Competitive One Act Play $185 Not offered

Non competitive OAP $150 Not offered

## OAP Crew $25 Not offered

## Visual Arts $75 Not offered

Boys Swimming and Diving: $355 $355 (on MSHSL team)

Gymnastics (girls) $355 $355 (on MSHSL team)

Robotics $150 $150

Knowledge Bowl $150 $150

Nordic Ski $200 $150

Noteworthy $175 Not offered

## Math Masters $60

## Spring Activities Grades 9-12 Fees Grades 7-8 Fees

Baseball $200 $150

Boys/Girls Golf $200 $150

Softball $200 $150

Boys/Girls Track $200 $150

Spring Play $150 $150

## Spring Play Crew $25 $25

Boys/Girls Lacrosse $350 $350

Boys Volleyball $350 $350

Boys Tennis $355 $355

## Family Max Thresholds, Ticket Prices, and Season Passes

## High School Max:

Family Max (one child) $475/year

Family Max (two children) $650/year

Family Max (three children) $800/year

## Middle School Max:

Individual $375 (includes athletics & arts)

## Ticket Fees for Jordan Events:

Students $5 credit/$6 cash

Adults $7 credit/$8 cash

Season passes:

Student pass $55

Adult pass $100

Family pass $250

## CONTRACT

between

## Independent School District No. 717

## Jordan, Minnesota

## And

## Superintendent Ranae Case Evenson

July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029

## ARTICLE I

## PURPOSE

This contract is entered into between Independent School District No. 717, Jordan Public

Schools, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the School District, and Ranae Case Evenson,

hereinafter referred to as the Superintendent, a legally qualified and licensed superintendent

who agrees to perform the duties of the Superintendent of the School District.

## ARTICLE II

## APPLICABLE STATUE

This Contract is entered into between the School District and the Superintendent in

conformance with Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.143.

## ARTICLE III

## LICENSE

The Superintendent shall furnish the School Board, throughout the life of this Contract, a

valid and appropriate license to act as superintendent in the State of Minnesota as provided by

applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

## ARTICLE IV

## DURATION, EXPIRATION, TERMINATION

## DURING THE TERM, MUTUAL CONSENT, AND CONTINGENCY

Section 1. Duration: This Contract is for a term of three (3) years commencing on July 1,

2026, and ending on June 30, 2029. It shall remain in full force and effect unless modified by

mutual consent of the School Board and the Superintendent or unless terminated as provided in

this Contract.

Section 2. Expiration: This Contract shall expire at the end of the term specified in Section

1, above. At the conclusion of its term, neither party shall have any further claim against the

other, and the School District’s employment of the Superintendent shall cease, unless a

subsequent Contract is entered into in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.143,

subdivision 1. Three (3) to six (6) months prior to the expiration of this Contract, at the

Superintendent’s written request, the School Board shall conduct a performance evaluation of

the Superintendent pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3 (a). The School

Board may conduct other evaluations of the Superintendent in a manner and at times as it sees

fit.

Section 3. Termination During the Term: The Superintendent's employment may be

terminated during the term of this Contract only for cause as defined in Minnesota Statutes,

section 122A.40, subdivision 9 and subdivision 13, but, except for purposes of describing

grounds for discharge, the provisions of Minnesota. Statutes, section 122A.40 shall not be

applicable. If the School Board proposes to terminate the Superintendent during the term of

this Contract for cause as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.40, subdivision 9 or

subdivision 13, it shall notify the Superintendent in writing of the proposed grounds for

termination. The Superintendent shall be entitled to a hearing before an arbitrator provided

the Superintendent makes such a request in writing to the School Board Chair within fifteen

(15) calendar days after receipt of the written notice of the proposed termination. In such

event, the parties shall jointly petition the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS) for

a list of five (5) arbitrators. The arbitrator shall be selected by the parties through the striking

process as provided by BMS rules. The arbitrator shall conduct a hearing under arbitration

procedure rules and issue a written decision. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and

binding on the parties, subject to judicial review of arbitration decisions as provided by law.

The Superintendent may be suspended with pay pending final determination by the

arbitrator. If the Superintendent fails to request a hearing as provided in this section within the

fifteen (15)-day calendar period, he/she shall be deemed to have acquiesced to the School

Board's proposed action, and the proposed action shall become final on such date as

determined by the School Board, and the Superintendent shall have no further claim or

recourse.

Section 4. Mutual Consent: This Contract may be terminated at any time by mutual

consent of the School Board and the Superintendent.

Section 5. Contingency: If this Contract is a subsequent Contract entered into prior to

the completion of an existing Contract, this subsequent Contract is contingent upon the

Superintendent completing the terms of the existing Contract.

## ARTICLE V

## DUTIES

The Superintendent shall have charge of the administration of the schools under the

direction of the School Board. The Superintendent shall be the chief executive officer of the

School District; shall direct and assign teachers and other School District employees under

the Superintendent's supervision; shall organize, reorganize, and arrange the administrative

and supervisory staff, including instruction and business affairs, as best serves the School

District subject to the approval of the School Board; shall select all personnel subject to the

approval of the School Board; shall, from time to time, suggest policies, regulations, rules,

and procedures deemed necessary for the School District; and, in general, perform all duties

incident to the office of the Superintendent and such other duties as may be prescribed by

the School Board from time to time. The Superintendent shall abide by the policies,

regulations, rules, and procedures established by the School Board and the State of

Minnesota. The Superintendent shall have the right to attend all School Board meetings and

all School Board and citizen committee meetings, serve as an ex-officio member of the

School Board and all School Board committees, and provide administrative

recommendations on each item of business considered by each of these groups.

## ARTICLE VI

## DUTY YEAR AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Section 1. Basic Work Year: The Superintendent's duty year shall be for the entire

twelve (12) month Contract year, and the Superintendent shall perform duties on those

legal holidays on which the School Board is authorized to conduct school if the School

Board so determines. The Superintendent shall be on duty during any emergency, natural or

unnatural, unless otherwise excused in accordance with School Board administrative policy.

Section 2. Vacation: The Superintendent shall earn thirty (30) working days of annual

paid vacation each Contract year. The Superintendent may carry over fifteen (15) days of

unused vacation per year, not to exceed fifty (50) days. If the Superintendent has unused

vacation days from this annual allotment at the end of the Contract year, the Superintendent

may request a day’s pay for each unused vacation day up to a maximum of fifteen (15) days.

Such pay, if any, will be based upon the Superintendent daily rate of pay, based on the current

year’s salary. The Superintendent shall ensure that a current and accurate record is kept by the

District's business office of her vacation usage. Upon voluntary termination of employment, the

Superintendent shall be entitled to payment for a maximum of fifty (50) unused vacation days

earned and accrued pursuant to the provisions of this section; however, if the Superintendent is

involuntarily terminated, she shall not be entitled to any unused earned and accrued vacation

days.

Section 3. Holidays: The Superintendent shall be entitled to twelve (12) paid holidays,

including two floating holidays, as designated by the School Board each Contract year.

Section 4. Sick Leave: On July 1 of each year, the Superintendent shall earn fifteen (15)

days of paid sick leave each year of the Contract to be used for absences due to the

Superintendent’s illness or injury and earned sick leave may accumulate to a maximum of 120

days. Sick leave may be used for absences due to an illness or injury to the Superintendent’s

child, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 181.940, subdivision 4, adult child, spouse, sibling,

parent, grandparent, or stepparent, for reasonable periods of time as the Superintendent’s

attendance may be necessary, on the same terms upon which the Superintendent is able to use

sick leave benefits for the Superintendent’s own illness or injury and for safety leave to assist the

Superintendent or the aforementioned relatives of the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall

ensure that a current and accurate record is kept by the District's business office of her sick

leave usage. Upon voluntary or involuntary termination of employment, the Superintendent shall

not be entitled to payment for unused sick leave days earned and accrued pursuant to the

provisions of this section.

Section 5. Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): Earning, accumulation, usage,

documentation, and notification will be in conformance with Minnesota Statues 181.9445 –

181.9448.

## Section 6. Workers' Compensation: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section Chapter

176, if the Superintendent is injured on the job in the service of the School District and

collecting workers' compensation insurance, she may draw sick leave and receive full salary

from the School District, the salary to be reduced by an amount equal to the insurance

payments, and only that fraction of the days not covered by insurance will be deducted

from accrued sick leave.

Section 7. Bereavement Leave: The Superintendent shall be granted bereavement

leave for a death within the Superintendent's immediate family. The time utilized shall be in

an amount to be determined after conferring with the School Board Chair. Days utilized will

not be deducted from the Superintendent's sick leave. "Immediate family" is defined as the

Superintendent's spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, or other relative who is living in the

same household as the Superintendent.

## Section 8. Minnesota Paid Leave:

Subd. 1. Effective January 1, 2026, Minnesota Paid Leave will provide partial

wage replacement, job protection, benefit continuation, non-interference, non-

retaliation to eligible Superintendents, as prescribed in Minnesota Statues,

chapter 268B.

Subd. 2. Premiums: The School District shall deduct 50% of the Superintendent’s

MN Paid Leave premium from wages and shall submit the wage deductions to

the State of Minnesota as required by law.

Section 9. Emergency Leave: The Superintendent may be granted paid emergency

leave at the discretion of the School Board.

Section 10. Jury Service: The Superintendent who serves on jury duty shall be granted

the day or days necessary as stipulated by the court to discharge this responsibility without

any salary deduction or loss of basic leave allowance. Any compensation received by the

Superintendent for jury duty service shall be remitted to the School District.

Section 11. Military Leave: Military leave shall be granted pursuant to applicable law.

## Section 12. Medical Leave: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.40,

subdivision 12, the Superintendent may be placed on medical leave for health reasons.

Section 13. Insurance Application: A Superintendent on unpaid leave is eligible to

continue to participate in group insurance programs if permitted under the insurance policy

provisions. Unless required by state of federal law, the Superintendent shall pay the entire

premium for such insurance commencing with the beginning of the leave and shall pay to

the School District the monthly premium in advance. In the event the Superintendent is on

paid leave from the School District under Section 4, above or supplemented by sick leave

pursuant to Section 5, above, the School District will continue insurance contributions as

provided in this Contract until sick leave is exhausted. Thereafter, the Superintendent must

pay the entire premium for any insurance retained.

## ARTICLE VII

## INSURANCE

Section 1. Health and Hospitalization Insurance: The School District shall pay the cost

of the full premium for the Superintendent and the Superintendent's dependents for health

and hospitalization insurance coverage under the School District's group health and

hospitalization insurance plan at the expense of the School District. During the term of this

contract, if it is determined that the School District's payment of the full premium for family

coverage for the Superintendent and her dependents is a discriminatory practice under the

Federal Affordable Care Act and would negatively impact the School District, as

determined by the School Board, the School District may elect to contribute the same dollar

amount toward the premium as is contributed to all other fulltime employees. If this

reduction in health premium payment occurs, the Superintendent's salary will be increased

by a dollar amount equaling the difference between the cost of the full family premium

and the School District's premium payment for family insurance for all fulltime employees.

Section 2. HSA and VEBA Account: The School District shall contribute $2,400 to the

Superintendents HSA or VEBA account annually. The Superintendent has the option to

convert up to five (5) sick days annually at their daily rate of pay into their HSA or VEBA

account. The total contributions to their HSA account may not exceed limits set by the IRS.

Section 3. Life Insurance: The School District shall provide, at its own expense, term life

insurance for the Superintendent under the School District's group term life insurance plan in

the amount of at least equal to the annual salary of the third year of the contract, payable

to the Superintendent's named beneficiary(ies). The Superintendent may purchase

additional life insurance under the District's group life insurance plan to the extent permitted

by the plan.

Section 4. Long-Term Disability Insurance: The School District shall provide, at its own

expense, long-term disability insurance for the Superintendent under the School District's

group long-term disability insurance plan.

Section 5. Eligibility: The eligibility of the Superintendent and the Superintendent's

dependent(s) and beneficiary(ies) for insurance benefits shall be governed by the terms of

the insurance policies purchased by the School District pursuant to this article.

Section 6. Claims Against the School District: The School District's only obligation is to

purchase the insurance policies described in this article, and no claim shall be made against

the School District as a result of denial of insurance benefits by an insurer if the School District

has purchased the policies and paid the premiums described in this article.

## ARTICLE VIII

## OTHER BENEFITS

Section 1. Tax-Sheltered Annuities: The Superintendent is eligible to participate in a

tax-sheltered annuity plan through payroll deduction established pursuant to Section 403(b)

of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.02, subdivision 15,

School District policy, and as otherwise provided by law. The District will match the

Superintendent's contribution up to $6,500 per year with a maximum contribution of $60,000.

Section 2. Vehicle: The Superintendent shall receive $7,100 annually for the use of her

private vehicle pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 471.665 subdivision 3, et seq. The

annual amount shall be paid in 24 equal installments during the Contract year.

Section 3. Conferences and Meetings: The School District shall pay all legally valid

expenses and fees for the Superintendent's attendance at professional conferences and

meetings with other educational agencies when such attendance is required, directed, or

permitted by the School Board. The Superintendent shall periodically report to the School

Board relative to all meetings and conferences attended. The Superintendent shall file

itemized expense statements to be processed and approved as provided by School Board

policy and law.

Section 4. Other Expense Reimbursement: The Superintendent will be eligible to be

reimbursed during each year of this contract for a benefit of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000)

for cell phone use and for technology hardware or software used for professional development

and/or a home work station in accordance with School District procedures, policies and

practices.

Section 5. Death Benefits: In the event of the Superintendent’s death, the employee’s

total dollar amount of unused sick, personal, and vacation up to the maximum accrued shall be

paid to the employee’s beneficiary. If no beneficiary is designated, payment will be made to

their estate.

## ARTICLE IX

## SALARY

The Superintendent shall be paid an annual salary of $171,684 for the 2026-2027

Contract year and $174,688 for the 2027-2028 Contract year and $178,181 for the 2028-2029

Contract year. During the term of this Contract, the annual salary may be modified but shall

not be reduced. The annual salary shall be paid in 24 equal installments during the Contract

year.

## ARTICLE X

## OTHER PROVISIONS

Section 1. Outside Activities: While the Superintendent shall devote full time and due

diligence to the affairs and the activities of the School District, she may also serve as a

consultant to other school districts or educational agencies, lecture, engage in writing and

speaking activities, and engage in other activities if, as solely determined by the School

Board, such activities do not impede the Superintendent's ability to perform the duties of the

superintendency. However, the Superintendent may not engage in other employment,

consultant service, or other, activity for which a salary, fee, or honorarium is paid without the

prior approval of the School Board.

Section 2. Indemnification and Provision of Counsel: In the event that an action is

brought or a claim is made against the Superintendent arising out of or in collection with her

employment and the Superintendent is acting within the scope of employment or official

duties, the School District shall defend and indemnify the Superintendent to the extent

provided by law. Indemnification, as provided in this section, shall not apply in the case of

malfeasance in office or willful or wanton neglect of duty, and the obligation of the School

District in this regard shall be subject to the limitations as provided in Minnesota Statutes,

section Chapter 466. This Section shall not apply to an action or claim against the

Superintendent that is brought by the School District.

Section 3. Dues: The Superintendent is encouraged to belong to and participate in

appropriate professional, educational, economic development, community, and civic

organizations when such membership will serve the best interests of the School District.

Accordingly, the School District will pay the membership dues for such organizations as are

required, directed, or permitted by the School Board. The Superintendent shall present

appropriate statements for approval as provided by law.

Section 4. Medical Examination: The Superintendent shall have a comprehensive

medical examination not less than once every three years. A s u m m a r y document from

the physician certifying the fitness of the Superintendent to perform the duties of the position

shall be provided to the School Board Chair. The cost of said examination not covered by

the School District's insurance program shall be paid by the School District.

## ARTICLE XI

## SEVERABILITY

The provisions of this Contract shall be severable, and if any such provision or the

application of any such provision under any circumstances is held invalid, it shall not affect any

other provisions of this Contract or the application of any provision thereof.

Ranae Case Evenson, Superintendent Deb Pauly, Chairperson

## Lauren Pedersen, Clerk

## IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have

subscribed my signature

## IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have

subscribed my signature

## April 13, 2026 Board Report

● Thank you for your incredible support and partnership! Below you will find the

Superintendent’s Monthly Board Report.

## Sharing Our Story

● We are actively watching the happenings at the legislative session as there are

many bills that could impact schools and our local community. The amount of

legislation brought forward this session is staggering. The House of Representative

has brought forward 4,933 bills and the Senate has brought forward 5,067 bills. I

was scheduled to testify for the House Ed Finance Committee this past week

regarding HF 4114, related to Blue Ribbon Commission $250 million deductions to

Special Education, which we believe will be harmful for students and schools, but

the hearing was cancelled due to a lengthy debate on the house floor. It has

been rescheduled for this next week and I plan to testify in advocacy for our

students and schools at that time.

● Our Jordan Middle School play production of "And a Child Shall Lead" will have

shows on Friday, April 18th at 7 pm and Saturday, April 19th at 2 pm. The show is

at Jordan Middle School and tickets are $5 at the door.

● Our annual AIPAC Banquet will be held at JES on April 29th at 6PM! It is an

incredibly moving event and I always look forward to celebrating our students

and families!

● Our Jordan High School play production of "Clue" will have shows on Friday, May

1st at 7 pm and Saturday, May 2nd at 7pm and Sunday May 3rd at 2 pm. The

show is at Jordan High School and tickets are $5 at the door.

● The month of May will be filled with the high school play, end of year concerts,

award ceremonies, our graduation commencement ceremony and so much

more! End of year event details can be found on our website at isd717.org under

the calendar tab!

## Important Dates and Upcoming Events

● Sunday, April 12 - Celebrate Jordan, 1:00-4:00pm

## ● Monday, April 13 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30pm

## ● Thursday, April 16 - Kindergarten Music Concert, 5:00pm

● Saturday and Sunday, April 18 & 19 - JMS Spring Play, 7:00pm (Sat) & 2:00pm

(Sun)

● Saturday, April 25 - JHS Grand March and Prom, 5:30pm

● Monday, April 27 - Workshop Meeting, 5:30pm

● Wednesday, April 29 - AIPAC Banquet, 6:00pm

● Friday - Sunday, May 1-3, JHS Spring Play, 7:00pm (Fri & Sat), 2:00pm (Sun)

## ● Wednesday, May 6 - JHS Band Concert, 7:00pm

## ● Monday, May 11 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30pm

## ● Wednesday, May 13 - JHS Pops Concert, 7:00pm

● Thursday, May 14 - JMS Choir Concerts, Gr 5 - 5:30pm, Gr 6 - 6:30pm, Grades 7 &

8 - 7:30pm

● Monday, May 18 - Workshop Meeting, 5:30pm

● Monday, May 18 - JMS Grades 5 & 6 Band Concert, 7:00pm

● Tuesday, May 19 - JMS Grades 7 & 8 Band Concert, 7:00pm

## ● Tuesday, May 19 - JHS Awards Night, 8:00pm

## ● Thursday, May 21 - Preschool Graduation

## ● Friday, May 22 - JHS Graduation Commencement Ceremony

## ● Monday, May 25 - No School: Memorial Day

● Thursday, May 28 - Last day of school: 2 hr. early release

## ● Friday, May 29 - Professional Development / Staff Breakfast

## Enrollment Update

● As of April 1, 2026: 1800 students - EC through grade 12.

## High School Board Notes

April 13, 2026

## Improve Student Achievement, Learning and Career and College Readiness

● Teachers will be reviewing lists of students who registered for their classes to make sure they

have been appropriately placed based on achievement and their academic history.

● We have started work on the master schedule for 2026-2027 and have the first portion laid

out.

● Attendance and timeliness are two areas of challenge for us. We are continuing to work

with parents for support on getting students to school and on time.

Provide a safe and collaborative culture in which to learn and work

● As we head into the final eight weeks, we will focus on students working collaboratively and

with kindness. We also will continue to challenge our students through multiple engagement

strategies.

● We continue to work with students on showing their Jordan PRIDE in all that they do. We do

this with lunch room shout outs for PRIDE tickets and our PRIDE Time.

## Improve Community Connection, Satisfaction, and Engagement

● Robin Whiteside has facilitated the scholarship application process for the Jordan Dollars for

Scholars Chapter and other local organizations. Our donations held steady this year from

hosting the annual Phone-A-Thon. Thanks go out to our Phone a thon organizers and all of

the donors. Scholarships will be awarded at our annual Awards Night in May.

● The New York City trip for music students was awesome. The chaperones and students were

great. Special thanks to Mr. Burnside and Mrs. Enstad for their amazing organization and

leadership. What a great experience for our students.

● Our staff will be working on Awards night nominees to honor our students for their hard work

and character.

● We are starting to plan the end of the year activities, which include Prom, Awards Night,

Spring Band and Choir Pops Concerts, and Commencement. We still run into challenges of

finding enough dates to host all of the great things we do for students.

Integrate data-informed instruction, assessment and learning as a core competency in every

classroom

● We will use testing data to assist students and staff in placing students in classes for the

upcoming year and also to inform our instructional practices.

● Teachers are using formative assessments to determine instruction throughout their classes.

## Jordan Middle School Board Report

April13, 2026

## Improve Student Achievement, Learning, and Career and College Readiness

● The MTSS team meets to review student data and adjust accordingly.

○ Staff review progress monitoring data for reading/math and adjust student

support as needed.

○ Summer School lists have been created, and letters will be sent home to students'

families showing a need based on standardized testing data, attendance, and

grades.

○ We have begun working on a data review to help with placement in intervention

and advanced classes.

Integrate data-informed instruction and assessment to enhance learning as a core competency

in every classroom

● Grade-level teams continue to review academic and behavioral data to support

students and pinpoint expectations and review needs.

● Building goals implemented.

○ Each grade level will grow by 5% of students meeting/exceeding benchmark on aReading

Group Growth Goal Report of All Students in Group by Normative Data from fall to spring

○ PBIS/Grade level teams will review monthly discipline data and plan instruction to address

behaviors.

○ The grade-level teams will proactively communicate with families monthly.

○ Content area teachers reviewed MN standards with students to help them feel

prepared for a comprehensive assessment during state-wide testing in April and

May.

Provide a safe and collaborative culture in which to learn and work

● The theme for April is Respect & Integrity

● JMS will participate in the statewide Tornado Drill on April 10th @ 1:40 p.m.

Improve community connections, satisfaction, and engagement

● The 5th-8th-grade bands performed on March 17th.

● We hosted the Student of the Month celebration on March 26th.

● JMS staff tipped off against our 8th graders in the 26th annual March Madness Basketball

Game.

● Grade levels gave back to the Jordan Foodshelf. March Madness Food Drive results:

○ 5th grade: 209 boxes of cake mix

○ 6th grade: 177 bags of sugar

○ 7th Grade: 409 cans of soup/pkgs crackers

○ 8th grade: 74 boxes of cereal

● Fifth Grade held their annual Design & Create Paper Bag Attire Fashion Show to

encourage teamwork, innovation, and confidence.

● The JMS students took part in the JMS PTO sponsored airplane toss, raising over $500 for

field trips and other classroom enrichment activities and materials.

● The JMS media center held a book fair, selling over $3,400. This means we have about

$1,200 to support new books and reading materials for students from the fair.

● The 4th graders toured the building on April 6th and met with Mrs. Meyer to discuss

Middle School Registration for the upcoming year.

● We hosted New Families Night on April 7, 2026. This event included tours of JMS and

discussions of what middle school life is like socially, emotionally, and academically. We

had a parent and student panel to give their insight into the transitional year of 5th

grade.

● JMS students engaged in a “Be a Champion” assembly in collaboration with Jordan

Education Foundation and Till360 on April 10, 2026.

● JMS will take part in recognizing the statewide tornado drill in the coming weeks.

● The JMS theater department will perform their play, “And a Child Shall Lead,” on Friday,

April 18; 7 pm and April 19; 2 pm in the JMS gym.

## Jordan Middle School MCA III testing dates:

## ● April 13-17 MCA Reading

## ● April 20-24 MCA Math

## ● April 27- May 1 MCA Science

## Jordan Elementary School

## Principal Update April 13, 2026

We had a very busy month of March at JES, with April also having its fair share of

upcoming events. We are in the “home stretch” of the school year and are preparing

for upcoming school-wide events and field trips, as well as planning for next school

year. Below is an executive summary of what we have done in March and April to

address the needs of students, staff, and families that aligns to our JPS Strategic Plan

and JES Building Goals.

● PRIDE in Student Achievement; PRIDE in Student and Staff Support

○ ACCESS testing for EL students is complete and we will use this data to

prepare for future programming needs. We will celebrate the growth

made over the past year and address the academic needs of our

multilingual students moving forward into the fall.

○ Students and staff members in grades 3-4 are working diligently to prepare

for the upcoming MCA Reading and Math assessments that will be

administered April 14-16 (Reading) and April 21-23 (Math). We have a

staff video, indoor parade and pep fest planned to celebrate all of the

hard work and effort made by our staff and students in preparing for these

assessments.

○ We were awarded two MN Reading Corps tutoring positions for next

school year, and we're hoping Barb Simon and Charlotte Phillips, current

MN Reading Corps tutors, agree to return to JES next school year. We

have been so fortunate to have them supporting our students in literacy

for the past several years.

○ I have made final staffing decisions for the upcoming school year to best

serve our students and maximize the strengths of our staff. There has been

minimal movement planned for teachers, with enrollment shifts in grade

levels being the primary factor for any staffing changes.

● PRIDE in a Caring and Committed Culture

○ Our spring Scholastic Book Fair was a HUGE success once again. We are

blessed to have a supportive school community who values literacy and

our Media/Tech program. Thanks to Mr. Sayers for all his work dedicated

to this special event.

○ Teachers and families met for Spring Conferences on Thursday, March 26,

and Friday, March 27. We gave families options for participating in

conferences once again in order to best meet their scheduling needs.

Families could choose an in-person or phone conference, OR receive a

written progress report on their child’s progress. For families who chose an

in-person or phone conference, we had a 98% participation rate.

○ The Spring Music Concert for students in 3rd/4th grades was AMAZING!

Thanks to our students, teachers, custodial staff and Ms. Foyer, JES Music

teacher, for an outstanding performance. We can’t wait to see our

Kindergarten students perform on Thursday, April 16th!

## ● PRIDE in Facilities-Indoor/Outdoor Spaces

○ We have had a few minor repair needs with some of our new playground

equipment, in particular, with the musical instrument area. I am working

with Supt. Evenson and Dan Lehman on getting these items replaced.

○ We have more layers of security added to the front office door area, with

the door between the office and Commons area now being locked at all

times during the school day. Staff will have access from 7:30-3:30 via their

fob. Students will be able to enter from the Commons to the office via a

sensor above the door, and back out via the office staff buzzing them

from their computer. This has been a huge help in maintaining security to

the building as visitors complete the check-in process and stop to see our

administrative assistants before accessing the building for planned visits.

## ● PRIDE in Communications, Marketing and Outreach

○ We are looking forward to Celebrate Jordan on April 12th. This year we

are offering a mental health/wellness presentation to PreK-12 families in

partnership with Till 360 and the Jordan Education Foundation. Students

will have a separate presentation at school on April 10 called, “Be a

Champion”, focused on elevating wellness for all.

## Executive Summary

## Director of Teaching and Learning

April 2026

## Improve Student Achievement, Learning, and Career and College

## Readiness

## Professional Development -

● Summer and Fall Planning – Planning for additional training sessions and back-to-school

workshop is in full swing in order to allow time for teachers to plan accordingly as

needed.

● Still Available – Google Classroom Professional Development Learning Modules –

This email from the fall explains the modules and Google Classroom opportunities that

will be available to teachers through the end of the year. Asynchronous modules in the

PELSB required areas include:

■ Accommodations, Modifications, and Adaptations of the Curriculum

## ■ EL Best Practices

## ■ Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

## ■ Suicide Prevention

## ■ Mental Illness Awareness

## ■ PBIS

## ■ Reading Preparation

## ■ American Indian Education

● Fall Back-to-School Workshop and New Staff Orientation – Although we still

haven’t closed out our current school year, I have already started solidifying

professional development plans and scheduling for the start of the new school year.

Tara Soesby with Till 360 – As a part of our continued partnership with Till 360 and the

Jordan Education Foundation, Tara Soesby will again be at Jordan provided an in-service for

students and families.

● Presentations:

○ Grades K-2 from 8:30-9:15 (at the elementary)

○ Grades 3-4 from 9:30-10:15 (at the elementary)

○ Grades 9-12 from 12:20-1:20 (at the high school auditorium)

○ Grades 5-8 from 2:00-3:00 (at the middle school gym)

○ Family Presentation at Celebrate Jordan 2pm-3pm in the 7th/8th Grade Pod

● Soesby’s message focuses on the following elements:

## ○ Be a Champion: Inspire Others, Empower Yourself

○ Every human deserves a champion — and that champion starts with you.

■ This dynamic keynote challenges student leaders to see that being a true

champion begins within: by building confidence, practicing resilience,

and leading with authenticity. Through powerful stories, relatable

examples, and practical strategies, Be a Champion shows students how

to:

● Uplift and inspire others by first believing in themselves

● Create real, lasting connections with peers

● Turn setbacks into strength and growth

● Students will leave motivated and equipped to champion their own

journey — and, in doing so, become the kind of leaders who help

everyone around them rise to their full potential.

● Be a Champion — because every human deserves one.

Math Standards and Curriculum Update – With the adoption of the math

standards, the Jordan School District is undergoing a math curriculum review. The key

components of this review are as follows:

## ● K-12 New Standards Unpacking

○ The elementary teachers and 5-12 grade math teachers will unpack the new

standards to make sure everything is covered within the curriculum and courses.

## ● K-8 Curriculum Review

○ K–8 teachers are engaged in a comprehensive review of curriculum resources

aligned to the newly adopted standards. This work includes unpacking the

standards to ensure a clear understanding of learning expectations and

evaluating instructional materials that best support student achievement and

instructional consistency across grade levels.

○ At the high school level, mathematics teachers are reviewing the current

curriculum and assessing future needs to ensure alignment with standards, rigor,

and college and career readiness expectations.

## Integrate Data-Informed Instruction, Assessment, and Learning as a Core

Federal Accountability Tests (MCA, MTAS, and ACCESS) - Spring signals the

beginning of standardized testing season in public schools around the State of Minnesota and

the nation. Minnesota public schools are bound by state and federal guidelines to administer

the MCA and/or MTAS standardized tests and the ACCESS test for English Language Learners.

● Federal Testing Overview - The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and

Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are reading, mathematics, and science

standards-based assessments used to meet federal and state legislative requirements.

These assessments measure achievement of the Minnesota Academic Standards. Most

students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet

the MTAS eligibility requirements may instead take the MTAS. MCAs/MTAS are

administered for reading to students in grade 3-8 and grade 10; MCAs/MTAS for

mathematics in grades 3-8 and grade 11; and MCAs/MTAS for science in grades 5, 8,

and grade 10. Additional information regarding Jordan’s MCA testing can be found

here - Overview, Timeline, and Training: MCA and MTAS Testing.

○ MCA and MTAS results provide information about how well students have

mastered concepts and skills from the academic standards. Educators and

schools can use the results to plan instruction and evaluate their curriculum.

Moreover, school- and district-level test results are used in federal and state

accountability measurements.

■

The Testing Calendar is updated on the website.

■ SW Metro’s SEE Students – Jordan is responsible for testing our students

currently attending virtually through SEE. These tests must be taken on-site

and administered by approved proctors.

■ Testing Refusals – Parents/guardians have a right to not have their student

participate in state-required standardized assessments. However, it is

important to note that test refusals are considered a “not proficient” score

impacting the district’s overall passing percentage.

● WIDA -- The ACCESS testing window is closed. All ACCESS testing is complete in the

district. Additional information regarding Jordan’s ACCESS testing can be found here –

Overview and Training: ACCESS Test for EL Students.

## The Read Act

● Professional Development – Continuing to plan for PHASE TWO teachers to start Science

of Reading training next school year.

○ Renae Milawski and I are taking a course that allows us to facilitate the training

for our secondary teachers.

○ This train-the-trainer course will take place in late April.

Curriculum Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year -- To help make the

Curriculum Request process a bit smoother while ensuring technology, curriculum,

administration, and teachers are all on the same page, the Curriculum Request process for the

upcoming year has already been shared with teachers.

● Curriculum Order Deadline is May 5th; after that deadline, I will meet with principals and

the technology team to review requests.

○

## Curriculum Orders Overview

○ This early collaborative approach will ensure technology can support any tech

requests, materials are coded to the correct budgets, training needs are noted,

etc. Teachers may be contacted with any questions during this time as well.

○ The goal is that by the end of the year, curriculum requests will be in place

allowing teachers to know what resources they will have for the following school

year.

Provide a Safe and Collaborative Culture in which to Learn and Work.

## Collaborative Culture --

● District Staff Development -- The final district staff development meeting will take place

in May.

■ The meeting agenda will focus on budget review, licensure modules, PD

tracking, and planning for the next school year.

● Equity Education Team -- The Equity Leadership Team meets once a month to focus on

goals related to Achievement and Integration.

● The April meeting will focus on A&I programming, student support, student

leadership groups (schedules and upcoming planning) and continuously working

on solidifying programming and student leadership opportunities.

MNVA (online learning option)

● Continually working with MNVA to track enrollment and work through any issues with

programming, student support, etc.

● Currently Jordan has approximately 50 students attending MNVA either full-time or

part-time.

● State Wide Testing – Jordan is responsible for testing our MNVA students on statewide

tests. Although these students attend school online through MNVA, they will have to

come on-site at Jordan to take these tests. A communication was sent to all MNVA

families regarding the date and times of the on-site testing.

○ Schedule – MNVA students will take their MCA tests Mid April. In the past, we

have had a high opt out rate for online students, which does count as “not

passing” for our school percentages.

Literacy Meetings, Assessment Meetings, Curriculum Meetings, etc.

● As the district’s Director of Teaching and Learning, attending state-level “group”

meetings with peers in the same role is essential for staying informed, connected, and

effective.

● These meetings occur monthly for the different areas I work. Attendance is important to

stay up to date on statewide initiatives, policy shifts, and best practices in areas like

literacy, assessment, and curriculum—often before changes reach districts. They also

provide a trusted space to learn from colleagues facing similar challenges, share

solutions, and avoid reinventing the wheel.

● Just as important, these networks help ensure the district’s work stays aligned with state

expectations while remaining grounded in real-world practice. Regular participation

strengthens leadership, informs better decision-making, and ultimately supports more

consistent, high-quality learning experiences for students across the district.

## Improve Community Connection, Satisfaction, and Engagement

## District Advisory Committee

●

## Information Available on the Website - HERE

● All meetings will take place in the Middle School Quotation Lab (enter through the

CERC) from 5:00-6:00pm –

○ October 7, 2025 - Meeting Norms and CACR Overview

○ November 18, 2025 - Building Project Update and A&I Progress Review

○ December 16, 2025 - Course programming and updates in all three buildings.

○ February 3, 2026 - Building Highlights

○ March 3, 2026 - A&I and Technology Updates

○ April 7, 2026 - Tech Updates and Finalize the Year

## Activities Director Update 4/13/26

● Speech Update - Our Speech team will compete in their Section meet on Saturday, April

18th at Mankato East. They hosted their final home event of the season this past Saturday

the 11th.

● Spring Sports Updates - All of our spring sports at JHS, including our Lacrosse co-ops at

Southwest Christian, are now underway. Our Track & Field athletes were the first to

compete outdoors at a meet at Holy Family on April 7th. You can see our track teams at

either the Jordan Invitational on April 23rd or the Wright County Conference

Championships on May 12th. Here are a few upcoming opportunities to check out our

other spring sports teams at home:

○ Baseball - April 16 and April 17, both games at 6:00

○ Softball - April 17 at 5:00 and April 21 at 4:30

○ Boys and Girls Golf - Jordan Invitational, April 21 @ Ridges at Sand Creek @ 8:30

● Spring Fine Arts - We are approaching a busy season for our Fine Arts programs. The

following performances are all upcoming:

○ JMS Spring Play - And a Child Shall Lead, shows on the JMS Stage on Saturday,

April 18 and Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 pm.

○ JHS Spring Play - Clue, shows in the JHS Auditorium on Friday, May 1 and Saturday,

May 2 at 7:00 pm, with a matinee at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 3.

○ High School Pops Band Concert - Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00pm

○ High School Pops Choir Concert - Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 pm

## Director’s Message:

● Thanks to everyone who helped with Celebrate Jordan as it’s always a fun

time to get our community together. We are looking forward to our 40th

Celebrate Jordan next year so start to think about new ideas on how we

can celebrate the last 40 years!!

● After Celebrate Jordan work now begins on summer ball and

programming.

● Esports: Congratulations to the Minecraft team for placing 2nd in the

State Tournament! Well done team! Also, thank you to our head coach,

Tyler Nelson for all his efforts this season.

Minecraft 4v4

## Jacob Ciavarri

## Devon Tran

## Jacob Nohner

## Riley Firle

## Alexander Yantes

## Preschool, ECFE and Kids Co:

## Preschool:

● Donuts with Grown Ups will be taking place on Monday (4/13) and Tuesday

(4/14) in the CERC gym. This is a fun opportunity for our families to spend

some time with their preschooler, sing and dance, meet their child's friends

and their families as well as the teaching staff.

● Preschool classes are filling up for next year and we are encouraging families

to join the waitlist. This will help us determine if we have enough interest to

add a section.

## ECFE:

● Spring session will start this week. All classes will be running including the

daytime baby class!

## Kids Co:

● Summer registration is open and will close on April 17.

## Communications and Marketing Monthly Summary

## Sharing Our Story:

● We recently launched the Spring section of the Jordan Activities website and all

information related to Spring sports and activities can be found online >

https://www.jordanactivities.org/

● We’ve started adding additional signage to the hallways at Jordan Elementary

School, including updated JES Rules signs that feature this year’s Kindergarten

students modeling behaviors for the classrooms, hallways and common spaces

at JES! It’s always fun to see these students spot themselves in the photos on the

signs!

● The end of the school year is filled with so many incredible events to support our

students! Make sure to check out our District Calendar for important date and

time information for all of your favorite events! >

https://www.isd717.org/calendars

## Events Attended for Photography Needs:

## ● National School Breakfast Week

● JES Grade 3 and 4 Music Concerts

## ● JES Duck Cup Memorial Speaker

## ● JMS New Family Night

Ongoing (Daily/Weekly Activities) handled by Communications:

● Meeting with district leadership to determine upcoming communication needs.

● Craft district messaging.

● Create communications plans for activities and potential crisis communications

scenarios, as needs arise.

● Draft talking points for Superintendent KCHK radio interviews on a monthly basis.

●

Manage content for District Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube .

●

Continual maintenance of District website and Smartphone App.

● Maintain updated postings for lighted marquee sign.

● Updating school board policies, following policy committee work, on an as

needed basis.

## Nutritional Services Director’s Report

March 2026

## March Highlights

● The nutrition program developed in collaboration with Ozzie has been

approved for funding by the Jordan Boosters. The MAX Nutrition program

will begin on Monday, April 13th and run through the end of the school

year as a pilot. Each school day, students enrolled in the MAX program will

receive a high-protein snack following their morning workout. The rotating

five day menu provides approximately 500-600 total calories and 20-30

grams of protein per serving, including a Gatorade or water for hydration.

Additionally, each of the items will be scratch made in our high school

kitchen! We are optimistic about the program’s success and hope to

expand offerings into the summer months!

● We are continuing to move forward with the potential purchase of a new

serving line for the high school. A final design has been selected, and we

are currently waiting on Choice Electric to come on site and determine if

any updates to our current electrical system will be needed. Once we

have that information, the project will move forward to the bidding

process!

● Our partnership with JAF continues to develop as we work through the

details required to successfully operate a Joint Agreement. I recently met

## with Youth Residential Services Manager, Lindsay, to review required

documentation from MDE and MDH including CE hours for program staff,

production records and other compliance requirements. There are a lot of

moving pieces involved in setting up a Joint Agreement, all of which are

important to ensure the program is structured, efficient and fully

compliant!

● Summer meal planning is well underway. For the first time, the majority of summer

meals will be prepared and served out of the JES kitchen as most of the

programming will take place in that building. Current plans include providing

meals for all academic programming (potentially including SW Metro students

through RVEC), all Kids Co participants, as well as, breakfast, lunch and dinner for

JAF throughout the summer months.

Upcoming projects

● Upcoming catering includes: Celebrate Jordan, Donuts with Grown Ups, DLC

Family Fun Night and the AIPAC dinner.

## Board Meeting 4.13.26

## Jordan School District #0717

## Special Services Department Update:

## Improve Student Achievement, Learning and Career and College Readiness

● Each building department has been working very hard on providing quality services for

students as we wrap up the final quarter of the school year.

● Staff have been doing a great job attending transition IEP meetings for students moving

from JES to JMS and JMS to JHS.

● The Special Services Department is continuing to prepare for Extended School Year.

Letters are being developed to send out to families of students who meet ESY criteria.

Transportation will be arranged for all ESY students, including students that require

special transportation.

● The Special Services Department is finalizing our summer Targeted Services Programs for

academic and social emotional learning support for students in grades K-8.

## Improve Community Connection, Satisfaction, and Engagement

● The American Indian Parent Advisory Council held a meeting on April 8, 2026. The

council discussed our academic progress for our identified American Indian students,

talk about our AIPAC budget, next years planned activities, and the upcoming AIPAC

banquet.

● The Jordan School District will have up to 2-3 students who will be attending our SOAR

Transition Program next fall. We have begun meeting with parents regarding the

program, going on tours of the SOAR program, and setting up services for the 26-27

school year.

Provide a safe and collaborative culture in which to learn and work

● I have been holding my monthly special education department meetings, OT/PT, nurse,

social worker/mental health, and EL meetings. We are continuing to discuss the

preparation for next school year, programming/services, curricular resources, and

current workloads.

● The Jordan Special Services Department is in the process of the annual MDE File

Monitoring Review process. The district is currently reviewing IEP/Evaluation Timelines

and due process procedures for Part B and Part C services. Jenna and I have submitted

the required monitoring paperwork into MDE and we are now waiting to hear back on

being cleared from paperwork monitoring.

## Be Fiscally Responsible and Maintain Quality Facilities

● Amy Hafemann and I continue to meet and review our special education budget to

ensure we are on track with our budgeted federal dollars. We are currently looking at

the budget and staffing for the 2025-2026 school year and preparing for the 2026-2027

school year.

## FACILITIES UPDATE

Director’s message to the board:

Hello all, winter is trying to hold on for as long as it can this year, but we are still moving forward with

getting ball fields, Ames field and other outdoor areas ready for spring use. This summer we will be

improving fields 3 and 4 fencing, creating a safer environment for spectators and players. Replacing a

section behind the backstop and adding support bars, replacing chainlink along 1st and 3rd base lines

and adding bars for strength. We are also replacing the High School Gym lights to the high bay LED

fixtures, this will eliminate issues with flickering lights, pending budgets we may also be replacing the

middle school gym lights.

## April Focus:

● Track patch work waiting for warmer dry weather for the product to adhere and cure.

● Get water turned on at Ames Field

● Patch areas of grass that got damaged from plowing along sidewalks

## ● All Custodial Staff Meeting Start Summer cleaning planning

● Start conversations and planning for graduation

## 2026 Board Committee & Liaison Assignments

## Standing Committee Assignments

## Committee Name School Board Member

## Budget/Finance Deb Pauly, Lauren Pedersen, Molly Monyok, Corinne

## Hennen, Jenny Kusske, Chrissy Olson, Matt Bertrang

## Calendar Chrissy Olson

## City/School Deb Pauly, Lauren Pedersen, Matt Bertrang

## Community Education/Recreation Corinne Hennen, (Alternate- Lauren Pedersen)

## District Advisory Committee Deb Pauly, Jenny Kusske, Student Board

## Representative

## Facilities Deb Pauly, Molly Monyok

## Meet and Confer/Continuing Education/Staff

## Development

## Deb Pauly, Molly Monyok

## Negotiations Deb Pauly, Lauren Pedersen, (Alternate- Matt

## Bertrang)

## Policy Deb Pauly, Corinne Hennen, Chrissy Olson

## Liaison/Points of Contact and Ad-Hoc Assignments

## Committee Name School Board Member

## American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC) Deb Pauly

## Booster Club Lauren Pedersen, Matt Bertrang

## Education Foundation Molly Monyok, Jenny Kusske

## Legislative Deb Pauly

## MSHSL Deb Pauly

## SCALE Lauren Pedersen

## Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Molly Monyok

## SW Metro Intermediate District Deb Pauly (alternate - Corinne Hennen)

The Jordan Board of Education is comprised of seven elected members who govern the Jordan

School District #717. The board hires the superintendent, sets policy, collaboratively sets the strategic

plan for the district, approves staff hirings, resignations, terminations and leaves of absence, sets the

annual local school levy, approves expenditures, oversees the district’s budget and district facilities

and equipment. Learn more about each member by clicking on their Board Member Profile

page.

School Board Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month unless posted differently. The

meeting on the second Monday is a regular business meeting. The fourth Monday meeting is a

workshop meeting.

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