September 14, 2026 at 7:10 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Discussion:  President Burnside called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:13 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  President Burnside observed Open Meeting Law requirements. 

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and posted at five local businesses along with notice to the president of the board and all members prior to the meeting date.

Discussion:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were read aloud. 

Discussion:  Celebrating the mixed school groups K-12 that are being called Families and it promotes positive interaction.

Discussion:  President Burnside asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.

Duane McClain addressed the board and thanked the board for the board packet that is available for those attending to look follow.  He commented on the special meeting regarding the improvements of facilities and track and hopes that grants will be looked at for help in funding and not just get by.  He hopes the item regarding Supt. Redinger's contract and praised him on being budget conscious and the budget is in line and the districts money is being well taken care of.

Jon Walz addressed the board in regards to large amounts of money being spent on the football field for only 2 home games and our school having to foot the bill on the coop expenses.

Discussion:  The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.

Discussion:  Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included:  pictures and lists for each class, K-12, were collected and shared with the Stapleton Enterprise, and posted on the school's social media, applications for the junior chamber members were collected and will be selected this week and the school Halloween Parade will be moved to Tuesday, October 27, due to the calendar change regarding fall break.

Discussion:  The Activities Director's report included the following: thirteen boys are out for football with current record of 0-4, thirteen girls are out for volleyball with a record of 0-5, Homecoming will be October 2nd, Parents' night for football and cross country is October 9th and volleyball is on October 13th, practice for play production will begin later this month with 12-15 members, Stapleton hosts the play production MNAC competition on November 17th, junior high football has their first game on September 14th, junior high volleyball  is 0-1, nine regulars are showing up for weights in the morning before school with Mr. Deines and Mrs. Weems supervising and MNAC Admin meeting held on September 15th.

Discussion:  7-12 Principal report included: all staff meeting, "Riding the Brand" affirmation activity to build staff unity, evacuation practice with students with disability, secondary MAPS testing, 8th grade NRD science field trip, implemented PBIS in secondary for good behavior recognition, each week a student of the week is nominated and positive aspects of the students character can be added to a bulletin board, attended College Fair with Mrs. Joedeman and juniors and seniors, Friday "families" are an all-school community building activity for K-12, 10 walk-throughs with secondary teachers, and teacher evaluation tool used at Stapleton. 

PK-6 Principal Isom reported on the following: testing for K-8 and results, working through DIBELS which is basic comprehension in reading, CIP meeting with external visit on February 16th and 17th, Science of Reading and 2026-27 goals.

Discussion:  Walz gave highlights on the NASB fall meeting and voiced concerns of short falls in State budget, and also the school's insurance of ALICAP and how it helps with premium costs.

K. Kramer reported on her breakout legislative session and stated it was very informative.

Opela reported on the policy session that promotes reviewing all board policies every 3 years.

Burnside came away with how important it is for communication and also the session on budgeting and the challenged districts as soon as negotiations is signed to begin budgeting accordingly.

Discussion:  Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: board meeting documents will be linked at the top of the school website which allows patrons/community to access board meeting documents, and Families presentation.

Discussion:  The Executive Committee met and addressed the superintendent's contract and had a good discussion.

Discussion:  Presentation of our multi-grade families tabled until next month.

Discussion:  A presentation of the secondary teacher evaluation process was presented and discussed.

Discussion:  Upcoming Learning Events: State Education Conference (November 18-20) with registration September 16, and hotel registration is September 30.

Discussion:  An update on the District's Strategic Plan with NASB was discussed. A survey has been completed for NASB by the superintendent.

Discussion:  There was nothing new regarding school organization and cooperation/coordination with neighboring school districts.

Discussion:  Discussion was held regarding student enrollment.

Discussion: 
The Board reviewed Board Policy 4057: Superintendent Evaluation, 4030: Evaluation of Certificated Employees, 3021: Operation of School Business Office, 6017: Homework, 6010: Special Education, 5022: Investigations, Arrests, and Other Student Contact by Law Enforcement and Health and Human Services, 2006: Complaint Procedure, 4009: Restrictions on Employees Receiving Gratuities, 3014 Use of School Property.

Discussion:  Discussion was held regarding improvements and additions to the track and field facilities.




 

Discussion:  The Board discussed the superintendent's contract.

Discussion:  The next board meeting will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026.
President Burnside adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.