March 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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting has been advertised in the Dakota County Star on February 26, 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
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3. Celebrations:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. State Wrestling
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The board recognized the boys’ and girls’ state wrestling participants and their coaches.
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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. Option Enrollment Request(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.1. T.R. (Grade 8: Homer)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.2. D.T. (Grade 11: Homer)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2. Retirement(s)/Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.1. Rebecca Back (Science: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.2. Beth Riley (Kindergarten: Dakota City)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.3. Samantha Brown (5th Grade: Cardinal Elementary)
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. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.1. Jolynn Meier (6th Grade History: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.2. Diane Hanel (School Counselor: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.3. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.4. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.5. TBA
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. 5416 Student Fees Policy, Appendix, and Waiver
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.2. 5417 School Wellness Policy and Regulation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.3. 5418 Homeless Students Policy and Forms
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5. Policies for Revision:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.1. 5415 Anti-Bullying Policy
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.6. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.6.1. February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.7. 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
Agenda Item Type:
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 updates on spring parent-teacher conference attendance, the district facilities think tank, enrollment growth, and the 48th Annual Joint Meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
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7.3. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.3.1. Teaching and Learning Update
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning shared a preview of the Cardinal Compass work planned for the April 2 professional development, which will be presented at the April Board Meeting.
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7.4. Strategic Plan Priority: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.4.1. Facilities Think Tank Meeting Recap
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson shared a recap of the recent District Facilities Think Tank meeting.
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7.4.2. Pavillion Update
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson shared an update on the next steps for the pavilion.
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7.4.3. Middle School Roof
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman shared an update on the Middle School auditorium roof and next steps.
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7.5. Athletic and Strength Training Action Plan Quarter 3 Update
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner/Dave Clausen/Jeff Squier
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jeff Squier shared a progress update on the Training and Action Plan.
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8. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1. 2026-27 School Bus Fees
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.2.1. Cardinal Elementary Fire Alarm Bids
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Adjourn
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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