October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  All Members present

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Payments from Dakota County are received only three times per year, which creates significant gaps between disbursements and requires careful cash flow management. To maintain adequate operating funds during these intervals, the district is considering establishing a rotating line of credit with the local bank. This short-term financing option would provide flexibility to cover expenses between county payments and ensure smooth financial operations. The first priority when state funds are received will be to repay the dollars borrowed from QCPUF (Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund) obligations. If necessary, the district may temporarily borrow from the QCPUF to manage cash flow, with repayment made promptly and in full compliance with all applicable regulations.

 

Discussion:  The board would like to thank Anita and Ruby for their service and wish them success in the future.

Discussion:  No community members present

Discussion:  Thank you to our Fire Department, Cheer Coaches, and the Little Free Library team—and to the entire community—for your continued support. Parent-teacher conferences were well attended, and we’re excited to welcome the Mobile Husker Beef Lab next Tuesday. Elementary tutoring and enrichment are underway, with Character Counts activities beginning this month. Student leadership is growing as the Student Council gets up and running, and our Big Knight, Little Knight mentoring program is already building strong connections. At the secondary level, Tardy Recovery Time has launched and is showing early success. We’ve also begun a new principal mentoring program, with Mr. Brand participating. Activities across the district continue to progress well, and we’ll share more details in the next update.

Discussion:  The district continues to make steady progress across several areas of planning and operations. The softball co-op with Ponca is up for renewal this year, and further conversations will take place to determine next steps. A special education van purchase is being discussed to meet current transportation needs, and the early retirement program will be reviewed next month along with consideration of an early notification incentive to help the district get ahead on hiring staff when positions open. The district also held its annual audit last month, which went smoothly over the two-day process and involved fewer questions than last year; the bus payment will continue to be made from the General Fund per auditor request. Staff are working through ATSI requirements with a focus on professional development and aligning efforts with the Comprehensive Needs Assessment. In addition, the long-range facility improvement plan—spanning 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 15 years—will be introduced to board members for review and discussion. Other ongoing items include updates on starting girls' golf, continued progress on long-range planning, and coordination across departments to ensure fiscal responsibility and forward momentum for the district.

Discussion:  Reviewed board goals

Discussion:  The superintendent contract will be added to the November meeting.

Discussion:  Administration has started the process of putting plans in place for recovery of tardy time and excessive absenteeism. 

Discussion:  A brief update on the negotiations process was presented. 

Discussion:  The district will continue to hold quarterly safety meetings to ensure all staff and stakeholders remain informed and prepared. During these meetings, the team will review and update the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to maintain alignment with current safety procedures and best practices. In addition, the district is considering conducting a reunification drill in the spring to practice coordinated response efforts and strengthen readiness in the event of an actual emergency.

Discussion:  The Rule 10 assurance statement has been submitted. 

Discussion:  The annual safety audit went very well, with our auditor noting several positive practices and improvements across the district. Many strengths were observed in both procedures and staff awareness, reflecting the district’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment.

Discussion:  A brief update regarding enrollment was presented.

Discussion:  The auditor recommended that the board formally approve an annual dollar amount for transfers from the General Fund to the Lunch Fund, ensuring that these transactions are clearly documented in the board minutes. This practice will enhance financial transparency and accountability, providing a clear record of support for the nutrition program within the district’s official proceedings.

Discussion:  A brief update was presented to meet compliance with State Statute 79-724 regarding our social studies curriculum.

Discussion:  November 11th at 7PM