October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting has been advertised in the Dakota County Star on October 2, 2025, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these meetings. We want those in attendance to know we are governed by the Open Meetings Act, and you can find a copy on the East Wall of the High School Library. If anyone is interested in addressing the Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request you write your name on the sign-up sheet located by the board meeting table.
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2. Excuse a Board Member(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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3. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. Believers & Achievers
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The board recognized the 2025-26 Believers & Achievers Winners.
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4. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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5. Consent Agenda:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.1. Kailyn Bandel (Science: High School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2. Policy Revisions:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.1. Rescind Policy 6410 Combined District and School Title I Parent and Family Engagement (Action for removal will take place 11/10/25)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.3. Policies for Review:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.1. Policy 5005 Student Residence, Admission and Contracting for Educational Services
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.2. 5005 Written Transportation Procedures Regulation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.3. Policy 5006 Option Enrollment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.4. 5006 Sample Option Enrollment Rejection Letter
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.5. Policy 5007 Foreign Exchange Students
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.6. 5007 Foreign Exchange Application Form
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.7. Policy 5008 Student Attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.8. 5008 Sample Letter to County Attorney
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.1. The September 8, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.2. The September 8, 2025 Budget Hearing Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.3. The September 8, 2025 Tax Hearing Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.4. September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5. Claims and Accounts:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6. Agenda Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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7. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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7.1. New Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.1. Policy 6113 Electronic Communication Devices and Cell Phones (Second Reading)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
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Action Item
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7.1.2. Policy 5507 Foster Care Students (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.3. Policy 6931 Behavior Intervention and Classroom Management (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
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8. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8.1. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Business Director
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman shared an overview of the treasurer's report.
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8.2. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Ortega provided an update on the end of first quarter events.
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8.3. Americanism Committee Bi-Annual Meeting
Speaker(s):
Mike Andreasen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mike Andreason shared the Americaism Committee report.
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8.4. Financial Literacy Report
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning/High School Team
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning shared a Financial Literacy status report with the board.
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8.5. Strategic Plan: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning & High School Team
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8.5.1. Instructional Model
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning & High School Team
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Joe Wanning, Dave Clausen, and Angela Phillips-Zobel shared an overview of the Instructional Model which aligns to the Strategic Plan: Instructional & Learning.
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8.6. Strategic Plan: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Tracy Garvey and Team
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8.6.1. Multiligual Learners Professional Learning Community
Speaker(s):
Tracy Garvey and Team
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Tracy Garvey, Andrea Gonzalez, Becky Bleil, and Sara Bunker shared an update on the Multilingual Learners Professional Learning Community, which aligns to the Strategic Plan: Instruction & Learning.
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8.7. Official Membership Reporting
Speaker(s):
Rony Ortega
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Ortega updated the board on the fall membership report.
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8.8. Strategic Plan: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson/Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8.8.1. Facilities Think Tank
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson/Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson and Erin Heineman shared takeaways from the recent Facilities Think Tank meeting which aligns to the Strategic Plan: District Facilities.
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8.9. Athletics & Activities NSAA Class Membership
Speaker(s):
Jeff Squier
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jeff Squier shared recent changes to the district's NSAA Class Classification.
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8.10. Strength Training and Conditioning Vision & Tour
Speaker(s):
Jeff Squier/Mike Wright
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Tour of the High School weight room.
Discussion:
Mike Wright gave a tour of the Card Power Weight Room and shared an overview of the program, including resources to help track student engagement.
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9. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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