June 8, 2026 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 May 28, 2026, 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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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4. 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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4.1. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.1. Policy 5209 School Library Materials and Parent Access (NEW: Third Reading)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2. Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.1. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3.1. Jacob Squires (Grade 5: Harney Elementary)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3.2. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.4. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.4.1. May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.4.2. June 4, 2026 Hearing Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5. Claims and Accounts:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5. Agenda Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.1. 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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6.2. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Summer activities are progressing well, including facility improvement projects focused on safety and adequacy, ongoing leadership development with principals, and summer school programs at Covington, the Middle School, and the High School.
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6.3. Strategic Plan Priority: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson shared an update on the district facilities survey, including response data and key findings, provided feedback gathered from community groups, and expressed appreciation to the members of the Facilities Think Tank for their contributions throughout the process.
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6.4. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.4.1. High Abilitiy Learners
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning shared an overview of the work the High Ability Learners (HAL) Think Tank has been researching and developing for implementation within the district.
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6.5. Quarterly District & School Improvement Report Cards
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner/Tom McGuire/Joe Wanning/Principals
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Drew Wagner, Tom McGuire, and Joe Wanning shared an update on the district-wide fourth-quarter report card results, followed by building principals providing additional updates to the Board on their respective fourth-quarter outcomes.
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7. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.1. Classroom Lease Agreement with Northeast Community College
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning/Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1.2. Exclusive Beverage Vending Contract
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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7.1.3. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to approving a possible real estate transfer agreement with the City of South Sioux City for a portion of the real estate property known as Klasey Park.
Speaker(s):
Rony Ortega
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1.4. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to approving an architect agreement with Beringer Ciaccio Dennell Mabrey, Inc., d/b/a BCDM Architects, for a potential school facility project.
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Rony Ortega/BCDM
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to approving a resolution calling for an election of qualified electors of the district to vote on the issuance of up to $95,000,000 in general obligation bonds to provide funds to pay certain costs and reimbursable expenses for a potential school facility project.
Speaker(s):
Rony Ortega/DA Davidson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Farm Lease
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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7.4. 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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