April 13, 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 April 2, 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. Speech
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The board recognized the speech coach, Kendall Gill, and the student speech team for their recent competition achievements.
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3.2. Educators Rising
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The board recognized the Educators Rising students and their sponsor, Shawn Carlson, for their recent State Leadership Competition.
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3.3. Touchdown for Teachers Campaign-Shawn Carlson
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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. Andrea Gerkin (5th Grade: Cardinal Elementary)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.2. Bradley Hartnett (Math: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.3. Jezzamae Martinez (1st Grade: Cardinal Elementary)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.4. Tamara Schutt (Music: Dakota City/Lewis & Clark Elementary)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.5. Jeremy Koenck (Special Education: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.6. Jacob Riedeman (Math: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.7. Kinsey Prescott (Speech Language Pathologist: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.8. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.9. 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. Ella Frederick (Kindergarten: Lewis & Clark Elementary)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.2. Katharina Albrecht (Science: Middle School)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.2.3. Fabricio Hernandez (Principal: Covington Elementary)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.4. Courtney Summerfield (Special Education: Cardinal Elementary)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.5. Brian Garcia (Special Education/Leaderships by Example and Positive Performance [LEAPP]: High School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.6. Edward Van Etten (Special Education: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.7. Aubree Van Berkum (Kindergarten: Cardinal Elementary)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.8. Kael Forsyth (.5 Math: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.9. Katie Heimgartner (Grade 2: Covington)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.10. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.11. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.12. 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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5.3.1. Policy 5601 Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Allergic Reaction Protocol Revision
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 5419 Student Privacy Protection
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.2. Policy 5420 Dating Violence
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.3. Policy 5421 Use of Restraints and Seclusion
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.4. Policy 5422 Pregnant and Parenting Students
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.5. Policy 5501 Bus Transportation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.6. Policy 5503 Use of School Buses
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.7. Policy 5504 Special Education Transportation
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. March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5.2. March 11, 2026 Assembly of the Board Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.6. E-Rate Bid Proposal
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.7. Cubby Care Facility Lease
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.8. 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 shared updates on junior class ACT testing participation and commended principals for finishing the year strong. He also highlighted the addition of five new passenger vans to enhance the safety of students and noted ongoing staff engagement regarding facility updates.
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7.3. First Student
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/First Student
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman, Brian, and Justin from First Student provided the Board with an update on transportation services.
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7.4. Bi-Annual Committee on American Civics Report
Speaker(s):
Mike Andreasen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mike Andreasen and Joe Wanning presented an overview of the biannual American Civics Report to the Board.
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7.5. Annual Multicultural Activities Report
Speaker(s):
Mike Andreasen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mike Andreasen and Joe Wanning presented an overview of the Annual Multicultural Activities Report to the Board.
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7.6. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.6.1. Screener Update
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning/Teacher Committee
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning and Dara Sindelar shared that the Nebraska Department of Education has selected DIBELS as the screening tool to be used by districts across the state effective no later than the 2027-28 school year.
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7.7. Quarterly District & School Improvement Report Cards
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner/Tom McGuire/Principals
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Drew Wagner and Tom McGuire shared an update on the districtwide third-quarter report card results, followed by building principals providing additional updates to the Board on their respective third-quarter outcomes. |
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7.8. Strategic Plan Priority: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.8.1. Community Engagement Update
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson shared an update on community engagement, highlighting various communication channels that have been utilized and those planned moving forward.
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7.8.2. Klasey Park
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman shared an update on the projected costs associated with Klasey Park should the district pursue purchasing the baseball field, as well as the estimated cost of constructing its own facility.
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7.8.3. Harney Elementary Drainage
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman shared an update on the planned drainage repairs at the Harney Elementary playground.
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7.8.4. Tennis Courts
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman shared an update on the tennis courts project.
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7.8.5. Activities Complex Bleachers
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman shared an update on the Activities Complex visitors section bleachers.
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7.8.6. Activities Complex Pavillion Update
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson shared an update on the completion of the Activities Complex Larry Brooks Pavillion.
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8. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.1.1. Policy 5209 School Library Materials and Parent Access (NEW-First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
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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8.3. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
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