December 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Time - 6:00 p.m. - Monthly Board Meeting
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1. Truth in Taxation
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2. Call to order - 6:00 p.m.
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3. Adopt/Amend Agenda
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4. Public Comments
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5. Consent Agenda: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE SUBMITTED FOR CONSENT APPROVAL
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5.a. Approval of Meeting Minutes
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5.b. Approval of Financial Report and Monthly Claims and Accounts
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5.c. Approval of Staffing Matters/Personnel
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Resignations:
Michael Lynch - custodian - effective 11/02/25 Pat Halldorson - kitchen - Effective 12/02/2025 Mitchel Myers - para sub - effective 12/12/2025 Nichole Andrews - assistant robotics coach - effective 10/27/2025 Hires: Paige Conover - childcare aide - effective 10/27/25 Quinn Larson - childcare aide - effective 11/11/25 Shay Bothun - childcare aide - effective 11/11/25 Isaiah Buell - Custodian 2 - effective 11/11/25 Heidi Kittelson - substitute nurse - effective 11/11/25 9th Grade Wrestling - Jake Bothun - effective date 11/17/25 Asst Wrestling Coach - Luke Bothun - effective date 11/17/25 BBB C Squad - Justin Wager - effective date 11/17/25 Mike Conely - Custodian 2 - effective date 12/08/2025 Clint Blake - Custodian 2 - effective 12/18/2025 Holly Spicer - Elementary Special Education Teacher Long Term Sub - Effective 01/01/2026 |
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6. Communications: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
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7. Information Items:
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7.a. Board Vacancy
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Chris Schacherer has notified us that he will be moving out of the district effective Friday, November 14, 2025. Because school board members must reside within the district, his move creates an official vacancy on the Dawson Boyd School Board.
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7.b. Board Member Reports
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7.c. Director of Activities, Transportation, and Community Ed Coordinator Report
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7.d. Finance Director Report
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7.e. Principal Reports
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7.f. Superintendent Report
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7.g. Public Data Requests Update
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The district continues to receive public data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Recent requests have focused on personnel data, financial information, and general district operations. We review each request carefully, confirm what is public under statute, and respond within required timelines. We work with our legal and administrative teams to ensure accurate data release and to protect any private or confidential information. This ongoing work supports transparency and keeps us in compliance with state law.
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8. Action Items:
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8.a. Resolution-District Donations
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8.b. Approval of School Fundraisers
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8.c. Seniority Lists
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Each year we review and update the seniority list for our bargaining units. This update reflects current licensure information, employment status, and any changes in assignments. The list has been shared with DBEA and the principal's unit for review, and no concerns were raised. I recommend formal board approval so we can finalize the list for the 2025 calendar year and ensure accurate placement for staffing decisions moving forward. |
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8.d. Substitute Teacher Pay
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To stay competitive with neighboring districts and ensure steady classroom coverage, we’re recommending an increase in substitute teacher pay. Area schools have raised their rates over the past few years, and we’ve seen a growing gap that makes it harder to secure available subs. This adjustment brings us in line with regional rates and helps us attract and keep qualified substitutes. It also supports smoother school operations when staff are absent.
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8.e. Policies
Description:
1st Reading:
Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes Policy 306 - Administrator Code of Ethics Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy 410.5 - MN Paid Leave Policy 417 - Chemical Use and Abuse Policy 534 - School Meals Policy 602 - Organization of School Calendar and School Day Policy 606 - Textbooks and Instructional Materials Policy 621 - Literacy and the Read Act Policy 707 - Transportation of Public School Students Policy 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy Policy 712 - Video Recording Other than On Buses Policy 722 - Public Data and Data Subject Requests Policy 802 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy |
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8.f. American Red Cross Shelter Agreement Renewal
Description:
The American Red Cross has requested renewal of our long-standing agreement that allows Dawson Boyd High School to serve as a temporary shelter during local emergencies. The Red Cross provides all staffing, supplies, and operations, and restores the facility after each activation. They’ve asked to schedule a brief site visit once approval is confirmed to ensure the space continues to meet shelter requirements. I recommend approval of the renewed agreement, which supports community safety and maintains our strong partnership with the Red Cross.
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8.g. Levy Certification
Now Therefore, Be it resolved by the School Board of Independent School District No. 378 that the taxes to be levied in 2025 to be collected in 2026 is set at $3,136,819.68. The clerk of ISD 378 School Board is authorized to certify the proposed levy to the County Auditor of Lac qui Parle County.
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8.h. Discussion/Approval Items:
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8.h.1. Negotiations
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Superintendent Contract
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9. Adjournment
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