March 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Work Session

I. MISSION
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.

II. Call to Order - Chair Cindy Nordstrom

III. Conduct Pledge of Allegiance - Chair Cindy Nordstrom

IV. Visitors Opportunity to be Heard - Chair Cindy Nordstrom (Communications)


 

V. Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs (Integrity)

V.A.

• Policy

V.A.1. Review Policies — Supt. Dr. Michael Favor (Integrity)
No policies being reviewed this month.

VI. Finance Director - Mark Johns (Stewardship)

• Bills
• Direct Deposit
• Wire Transfers
• Payment Register
• Investment Reports
• FY26 Classroom Maintenance

VII. Review MOUs for the ASD/EBD Apprenticeship Program 
(formerly ITRAC) –– Nicole Flesner (Integrity)

• For the Teachers
• For the Paraprofessionals

VIII. Review Contract Updates - Nicole Flesner/Mark Johns (Stewardship)
Review contracts for Executive Directors,  Directors, Assistant Directors/Principal, Coordinators, Assistant Principals and Liaisons for 2025-2027 

IX. Review Mid-Year Evaluation - Dr. Michael Favor (Integrity)

X. Review MDE AIPOC Compliance - Dr. Melissa Schaller (Equity)

XI. Updates from Student Services - Dr. Melissa Schaller  (Communications)

XII. Strategic Planning Listening Circle — Dr. Melissa Schaller (Innovation)

XIII. Updates from Member Districts - All

XIV. Adjournment - Chair Cindy Nordstrom