February 9, 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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting has been advertised in the Dakota County Star on January 29, 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
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. Middle School Math Competition
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson introduced Math Counts sponsor Heather Lander and the student participants from the recent Middle Achool math competition.
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4. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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5. Consent Agenda:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Retirement(s)/Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.1. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.2. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.3. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.1. Nicholas DeLeon (Internship Instructor: High School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.2. Miranda Trowbridge (English Language Arts: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.3. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.4. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.5. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3. Policy Revisions:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4. Policies for Review:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.1. Policy 5405 Corporal Punishment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.2. Policy 5406 Search and Seizures
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.3. Policy 5407 Vandalism
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.4. Policy 5408 Health Inspections
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.5. Policy 5409 Communicable Diseases
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.6. Policy 5412 Missing Persons
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.7. Policy 5413 Requests to Contact Students and Student Interviews by Non-School Personnel
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.1. January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.6. Claims and Accounts:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6. Agenda Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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7. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.1. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Business Director
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman shared an overview of the Treasurer's report.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Ortega provided an update to the Board, including information on upcoming parent-teacher conferences, the recent Facilities Think Tank meeting, and a recent meeting with Father Matt of St. Michael’s Church.
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7.3. Artificial Intelligence Practice and Policy
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning & Think Tank
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Waning and Kalie Vanderzyden provided an overview of the Artificial Intelligence Think Tank Committee’s work to integrate AI in alignment with the guidelines established by the committee. Costs associated with school AI will be determined and refined as the committee continues to develop the rollout plan.
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7.4. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning shared feedback data from the Cardinal Compass Professional Development.
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7.4.1. Academies Update: New Digital Communications Pathway, Academy Numbers, Dual Credit, etc.
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning & High School Team
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning, Matt LaFleur, and Molly Kruse provided an update on High School Academies.
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7.5. Strategic Plan Priority: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.5.1. Facilities Think Tank
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson presented the key outcomes from the recent Think Tank meeting.
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7.6. Proactive Student Placement for K-5 Plan
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom McGuire shared the Proactive Student Placement plan for grades K-5 in response to the projected influx of students at the elementary level.
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8. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1.1. Tennis Courts Bids
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Joe Zadina
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Erin Heineman and Joe Zadina shared an overview of the tennis court bids and recommended awarding the bid to Nemaha Sports Construction.
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8.1.2. 2026-27 ESU #1 Contract
Speaker(s):
Jessica Delaney
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Jessica Delaney shared an overview of the 2026-27 ESU 1 Contract.
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8.2. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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