August 10, 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
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Procedural Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting has been advertised in the Dakota County Star on July 30, 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
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Action Item
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3. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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4. Consent Agenda:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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4.1. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Item
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4.1.1. Joan Bartels (Full-time Substitute: District)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Item
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4.2. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.1. July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3. 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
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Action Item
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6. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Information Item
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6.1. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Business Director
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.2. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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Information Item
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6.3. Strategic Plan Priority: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
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Information Item
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6.3.1. Informational Campaign
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
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Information Item
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6.4. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
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Information Item
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6.4.1. High Ability Learner Vision and Plan
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning & Think Tank
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6.4.1.1. Advanced English Language Arts in 8th Grade
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
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Information Item
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6.4.1.2. College Experience & Medical Experience at High School
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
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Information Item
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6.4.1.3. Northeast Community College Contract for Labs
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
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Information Item
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6.4.2. Advanced Placement Training, etc.
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
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Information Item
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6.5. Student Success Systems: Behavior, Attendance, Grades (Achievement)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire/Joe Wanning
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6.6. District Improvement Plan
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner
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Information Item
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6.7. School Improvement Plans
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner/Principals
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6.8. Multilingual Learner Action Plan
Speaker(s):
Tracy Garvey and Multilingual Teachers
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Information Item
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6.9. In-House Nursing Program (First Year Review)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire/Danna Martinez
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Information Item
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7. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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7.1. 2026-27 Staff Handbooks:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.1.1. 2026-27 Certified Staff Handbook
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.2. 2026-27 Classified Staff Handbook
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.2. Meal Pricing Recommendation
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
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Action Item
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7.3. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7.3.1. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval and authorization to execute an amended Memorandum of Understanding with the Community Redevelopment Agency of South Sioux City, Nebraska, for the option to acquire up to 14.6 acres of real property located near 142nd Street and Lake Avenue in South Sioux City, Nebraska
Speaker(s):
Rony Ortega/Joe Zadina
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Action Item
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7.4. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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