October 13, 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 -October 1, 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
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. House Cup
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Amy King, Laura Sulzbach, and student representatives provided an overview of the House Cup competition among sixth, seventh, and eighth grade advisory classes. Students shared information about the competition, which awards points for various achievements, including behavior and academics. |
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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
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Policies for Review:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.1. Policy 6113 Electronic Communication Devices and Cell Phones
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.2. Policy 6114 Emergencies
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.3. Policy 6115 Fire Drills
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.4. Policy 6116 Emergency Dismissal or Cancellation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.5. Policy 6117 Ceremonies, Observances, and the Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.1. September 14, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.2. September 14, 2026 Budget Hearing Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.3. September 14, 2026 Tax Hearing Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.4. September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3. 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. 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. Rony Ortega shared three updates: the informational campaign has reached every school and multiple public bodies, the Board will learn more about the Sustainable Leadership Campaign, and the district was honored to be named Large Business of the Year by the South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce. |
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7.3. Americanism Committee Bi-Annual Meeting
Speaker(s):
Mike Andreasen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning presented the Americanism Committee’s bi-annual report and reviewed activities supporting the committee’s goals. |
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7.4. Building Our Leadership Pipeline: Inaugural Aspiring Administrators & Leadership Cohort
Speaker(s):
Rony Ortega/Drew Wagner
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Discussion:
Drew Wagner shared an overview of the background and activities for this 9-month timeline of the cohort. Kim O'Shea and Lucia Tellez represented the group of inaugural participants.
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7.5. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
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7.5.1. College & Career Academy Health Pathway Demonstration
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
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Discussion:
Molly Kruse, Ashley Comstock provided an update on the Career Academies, with student participants sharing their experiences. Rachel Goetz also provided an overview of the Health Pathway Academy. |
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7.5.2. College & Career Academy Inaugural Career Fair
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
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7.6. Strategic Plan Priority: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.6.1. Informational Bond Campaign
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson provided an update on the informational bond campaign, including upcoming community information meetings and tours of Lewis & Clark Elementary and Covington Elementary. |
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7.6.2. Designing Our Future Schools: Design & Stakeholder Engagement Update
Speaker(s):
Rony Ortega/Matt Erion (BCDM)
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Matt Erion, with BCDM Architects, provided an update on the project schedule and overall budget, highlighted stakeholder meeting engagement, presented preliminary designs for the new elementary and intermediate buildings, and reviewed next steps. |
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8. 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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