Becker Public Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
School Board Governance and Legislative Advocacy
Staff Professional Development and Training
School Board Election Logistics and Meeting Schedule Adjustment
Health and Dental Insurance Rate Adjustments
Public Clarification on 'Gender Dolls'
Community Donations and Support
Routine Policy Review and Approval
Votes (6)
Consent Agenda Acceptance
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [0:06:50] · Seconded by Unknown [0:06:52]
The board motioned to accept the consent agenda. During the discussion, specific attention was drawn to two significant personnel changes: Coach Landeen's resignation effective December 1, 2026, and Hokan's acceptance of the head football coach position. The board acknowledged these transitions, emphasizing the leadership change in the football program.
Resolution Accepting Gifts
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [0:08:18] · Seconded by Unknown [0:08:23]
A motion was made and seconded to accept gifts to the school. The discussion revolved primarily around the generous and consistent support from the Becker Lions Club, particularly their contributions to the schools and for initiatives like vision screening goggles. Board members and the superintendent (who is also a Lions member) expressed gratitude for the community's significant financial support, estimated to be around a quarter-million dollars annually.
Moving November Board Meeting Date
Dissent: None
Moved by Corey Stenger [0:12:00] · Seconded by Unknown [0:12:08]
The superintendent proposed moving the November board meeting from the 2nd to the 9th, citing the need to canvass votes from the November 3rd election. This window of 3 to 10 days post-election is required for the county to finalize election information before the school board can officially act. The motion was approved to ensure proper procedure and timely inclusion of election results.
Health Insurance Rates for 2026-2027
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [0:16:35] · Seconded by Unknown [0:16:41]
Kevin presented the health and dental insurance rates for the upcoming year. Health insurance increases were 8% for copay plans and 3% for HSA plans, effective October 1, 2026. The insurance fund showed strong performance, gaining $1.3 million and moving into a positive balance from a previous deficit. Changes to HSA minimums were attributed to IRS regulations, and the district's biennial cycle for re-evaluating insurance carriers was noted for the following year. Dental rates remained stable with no increase needed.
Policy Reviews
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [0:18:03] · Seconded by Unknown [0:18:07]
Jeremy presented a set of policies for review, noting that these were part of the district's routine three-year rotation. He explicitly stated that no changes had been made to any of the policies, some of which had not been updated by the MSBA for a considerable time. The board proceeded to approve all policies as recommended.
Close Session for Superintendent Evaluation
Dissent: None
Moved by Not applicable · Seconded by Not applicable
The board announced its intent to move into a closed session to evaluate the superintendent's performance, citing Minnesota statute 13D.05 subdivision 3A as the legal basis for doing so. A brief procedural discussion occurred regarding the physical location for the closed session, with the board deciding to remain in the current room.
Notable Quotes (11)
one thing on the personnel personnel one is that Coach Landeen's resignation is on there, effective December 1st of 2026.
under obviously is Hokan's acceptance of the to be our next head football coach as well, so big shoes to fill, but a good man to take it.
I know the schools are a big Lions they love giving to the schools because it's in there there's all these different rules and the percentages that they have to give to certain areas and things, so yeah, but our I mean we do a nice job of fundraising with the Lions and uh they certainly support support the schools
I think quarter million dollars or so a year
the November board meeting moving it to November 9th, we have to canvas the votes from the election so we could have our regular board meeting on the 2nd but the election day is the 3rd and then we have to wait 3 to 10 days to canvas.
the percentage increases for the two copay plans, it's going to be 8% increase and for the two HSA plans, uh 3% increase.
The fund did very well this past year through July. Uh it'll be increasing a million three. And which is good as we had a deficit of about 750,000. So, we'll be in positive again.
That changes because of the IRS minimums. Last year it was 1650 and 3300. But each year the IRS has it as a minimum to be eligible for an HSA plan.
Every 2 years you have to buy law. So, next year will be that. Or the world That will test the waters, yeah.
these are all just up in the rotation, three-year rotation. So, there are no There's not one change to any of these policies.
close session for superintendent evaluation. According to Minnesota statute 13D.05 subdivision 3A, a school board may close a meeting to evaluate performance of an individual who is subject to their abilities.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
Proposals made to the Minnesota School Boards Association for inclusion in their platform.
State legislation that FastBridge CAT D assessments are part of, focusing on reading development.
Federal regulations that set minimum amounts for eligibility for HSA health plans annually.
The specific state law authorizing a school board to close a meeting for the evaluation of an individual's performance.
An item on the consent agenda pertaining to staff resignations and new hires.
An official action taken by the board to formally accept received donations.
Various school district internal rules and guidelines undergoing a standard three-year review rotation.