September 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting
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I. 2026-27 Budget Hearing
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I.A. Call Hearing to Order
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I.B. The purpose of the Hearing is to review, discuss, consider, and receive input, and or support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget.
Discussion:
The superintendent presented a comprehensive overview of the district’s financial position to the Board and visitors. The presentation explained the history of our financial challenges, current revenues and expenditures, cash-flow concerns, the proposed tax request, and projections for the coming year. He also addressed common questions regarding staffing levels, option enrollment, state aid, per-pupil spending, consolidation, and unused budget authority. Although the district continues to face significant financial challenges, improved financial practices, careful spending, and long-term planning are moving us in a more sustainable direction.
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I.B.i. Public Comment
Discussion:
A comment was made thanking the board and Dr. Lefdal for their work to turn the budget in a positive direction.
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I.B.ii. Discussion
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I.C. Adjourn Budget Hearing
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II. Opening the Meeting
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II.A. Call Meeting to Order and Notification of Open Meeting Law
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II.A.i. Posted in the room
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II.A.ii. Publication of Meeting was provided according to 84-1411
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II.B. District Mission Statement:
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III. Board Member Roll Call
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Excuse Absent Board Members
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V. Pledge of Allegiance
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VI. Approval of the Agenda and changes to the Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.A. Approval of Minutes from the August 11th regular meeting and August 17th special meeting.
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VII.B. Approve claims and accounts
Discussion:
The superintendent provided a brief overview of the district’s current bills, account balances, and year-to-date expenditures.
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VIII. Public Comment
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IX. Information Items: Reports
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IX.A. Administrator reports
Discussion:
The principals provided updates on upcoming parent-teacher conferences, fall assessments, professional development, and Homecoming activities. They also highlighted CKLA implementation and student engagement at the elementary level, along with attendance monitoring, MTSS supports, co-teaching, and fall activities in the junior high and high school.
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IX.B. Superintendent report
Discussion:
The superintendent provided an update on current student enrollment, reviewed recent calendar changes, and shared information regarding upcoming district meetings and events.
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X. Discussion Items
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X.A. Policy update 1st reading
Discussion:
The Board completed the first reading of the district’s proposed updated policies. Dr. Lefdal explained the transition to a new policy numbering system and reviewed the substantive changes. Most policies retain the same general language, with minor revisions intended to improve clarity and readability. The transition is expected to be relatively straightforward, and the policies will be presented for a second reading next month.
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XI. Action Items
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XI.A. Consider, discuss, and take action to adopt the emergency safety plan for the 2026-27 school year.
Discussion:
The Board discussed updates to the district’s Emergency Operations Plan, which is also incorporated into the new policy manual. The plan outlines the district’s procedures for responding to emergencies and must be reviewed and approved annually.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XI.B. Consider, discuss, and take action to give authority to the superintendent to move up to $170,000 in the 2026-27 school year from General Fund to Lunch Fund as needed for payroll and other expenses.
Discussion:
At the auditors’ recommendation, the Board considered authorizing the superintendent to transfer up to $170,000 from the General Fund to the School Nutrition Fund during the 2026-27 school year, as needed, to cover payroll and other operating expenses. This authorization must be approved annually and does not require the full amount to be transferred.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII. Next Meeting
Discussion:
The next regular meeting will be October 13th at 4:30 p.m. The tax levy setting meeting will be September 24th at 7:30 a.m.
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XIII. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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