January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Special Study Session

1. Welcome and Land Acknowledgement (5 minutes)
Dr. Greta Evans-Becker, School Board Chair

2. Introductions (5 minutes)

3. Purpose and Agenda (5 minutes)
Dr. Teri Staloch, Superintendent

4. District Governance and Policy

4.A. School Board Committees (15 minutes)
Dr. Greta Evans-Becker, School Board Chair

4.B. Roll Call Procedure (5 minutes)
Dr. Greta Evans-Becker, School Board Chair

4.C. Action: Amendment to Appoint Legal Counsel for 2026 (5 minutes)
Dr. Teri Staloch, Superintendent

5. Operational Performance Oversight and Organizational Direction

5.A. School Board Boundary Modifications (20 minutes)
Kristen Hoheisel, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Bob McDowell, Assistant Superintendent

5.B. Revised 2025-26 Budget (20 minutes)
Kristen Hoheisel, Chief Financial Officer

5.C. Review Draft of Statutory Operating Debt (SOD) Plan (30 minutes)
Kristen Hoheisel, Chief Financial Officer

5.D. 2026-27 Transition Planning (60 minutes)
Dr. Teri Staloch, Superintendent
Dr. Bob McDowell, Assistant Superintendent
Becky Brodeur, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

5.E. 2026-27 School District Calendar (15 minutes)
Amy O'Hern, Executive Director of Human Resources

6. Board Governance

7. Superintendent Relations

7.A. Superintendent Mid-Year Evaluation Process (5 minutes)
Dr. Greta Evans-Becker, School Board Chair
Dr. Teri Staloch, Superintendent

8. Community Engagement

9. Information Items

10. Closed Session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 2(a)(3) and Subdivision 3 (d) to receive security briefings, and discuss all facilities' security systems and emergency response procedures.
Dr. Greta Evans-Becker, School Board Chair

11. Future Agenda Topics

12. Conclude the Session
Dr. Greta Evans-Becker, School Board Chair