December 8, 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 November 27, 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
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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3. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. ACT Club
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Linda Swanson, the ACT Club sponsor, introduced several club student members.
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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. Option Enrollment Request(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.1. R.D. (Grade 8: Walthill)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2. Resignation/Retirement(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.1. Brad Williams (Internship Coordinator: High School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.1. Sophie Swanson (Digital Communications Pathway: High School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4. Policy Revisions:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.1. Policy 1200 Anti-discrimination
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.2. Policy 3131 Procurement Plan-School Fund Authorities
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.3. Policy 3132 Internal Controls
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.4. Policy 3410 Safe Driving Record Standards for Drivers
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.5. Policy 4003 Employee Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.6. Policy 4009 Drug and Substance Use and Abuse
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5. Policies for Review:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.1. Policy 5202 Student Records and Attachment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.2. Policy 5203 Academic Progress
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.3. Policy 5204 Grading System
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.4. Policy 5205 Graduation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.5. Policy 5206 Early Completion Plan
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.6. Policy 5207 Make-up Work
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.7. Policy 5208 High School Credit for Middle School Courses
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.6. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.6.1. November 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.7. Disposal of District Assets:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.7.1. Activity Vans
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.8. 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
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.1. 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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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Ortega offered updates on the State Annual AQuESTT Classifications, the 3rd Annual All-Staff Fiesta (Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.), and Friday’s Chamber Coffee Hour hosted by the district.
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7.3. 2026-27 Draft District Calendar
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson & Committee
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson shared the proposed 2026-27 district calendar draft for approval at a future board meeting.
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7.4. Recruitment, Recognition, Retention Committee (3R) Update
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill and 3R Committee Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jill Gill and Lisa Ryan shared Recruitment, Recognition, Retention Committee updates.
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7.5. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning shared an overview of the first year of Into Reading implementation, which began in the 2024-25 school year.
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7.6. Instruction & Learning: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson shared updates on the Post-Election Survey and the pavilion project at the former concession stand location.
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7.7. Annual District & School State Classifications (AQuESTT)
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner & School Leaders
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Drew Wagner and Joe Wanning shared an overview of the AQueSTT performance standards.
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8. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1. New Policies
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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8.1.1. Policy 5507 Foster Care Students (Third Reading)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1.2. Policy 6931 Behavior Intervention and Classroom Management (Third Reading)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
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8.2. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.2.1. Superintendent Contract
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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8.2.2. Review, Consider and Take Action Regarding Engineering Contract with Zadina Consulting for Tennis Court Construction
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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