July 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 July 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
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Action Item
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3. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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4. 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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4.1. Siouxland Federal Credit Union Resolution
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2. Approve the Sale of 1016 Arbor Drive for $352,000
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3. Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3.1. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.4. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.4.1. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.4.2. TBA
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5. Policy Revisions:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.1. Policy 1040 Annual Report and School Improvement
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.2. Policy 1110 Bulletin Boards, Display Case, and Posted Material
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.3. Policy 3130 Purchasing Policies
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.4. Policy 3540 Procedures—Bidding Construction Projects
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.5. Policy 3560 Records Management and Disposition
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.6. Policy 4023 Notification of Arrest, Criminal Charges, and Certificate, License or Child Abuse Complaints
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.7. Policy 5004 Full-time Enrollment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.8. Policy 5005 Student Residence, Admission and Contracting for Educational Services
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.9. Policy 5006 Option Enrollment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.10. Policy 5101 Student Discipline
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.11. Policy 5205 Graduation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.12. Policy 7050 Facilities—Bids and Contracts
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.13. Policy 8130 Annual Organizational Meeting
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.5.14. Policy 8342 Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.6. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.6.1. June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.7. Claims and Accounts:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5. Agenda Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.1. 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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6.2. Set Budget Hearing Date
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The budget and tax hearings will be held prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting at 5pm on Monday, September 14th.
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6.3. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Ortega thanked the Board of Education for its continued support as he begins his fourth year as superintendent. He reaffirmed the district's strategic focus on Teaching & Learning and District Facilities and recognized the success of the newly implemented July Summer School program.
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6.4. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.4.1. New Teachers
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning presented an overview of the district's new teacher onboarding and orientation dates.
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6.5. Strategic Plan Priority: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.5.1. Summer Projects Update
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman provided an update on the district’s summer facility projects, including the tennis courts renovation, Klasey Park baseball field scoreboard, and Cardinal fire alarm system.
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6.6. Early Entrance Testing for Kindergarten Report
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom McGuire presented the Early Entrance Testing for Kindergarten report.
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6.7. Athletic and Strength Training Action Plan Quarter 4 Progress Update
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner/Dave Clausen/Jeff Squier
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Jeff Squier provided an update on the Quarter 4 Athletic and Strength Training Action Plan, Operation: Build Champions.
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7. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1. Annual Hearing on Student Fees
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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7.2. Required Annual Policy Review:
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.1. 5008 Student Attendance
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2.2. Policy 5101 Student Discipline
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2.3. 5415 Anti-Bullying
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.2.4. 6400 Parental/Community Involvement in Schools
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.3. Policy 5008 Attendance Policy and Excessive Absenteeism Revision
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.4. Student Handbooks:
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.4.1. 2026-27 Preschool Handbook
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.4.2. 2026-27 Elementary Handbook
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
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7.4.3. 2026-27 Middle School Handbook
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
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7.4.4. 2026-27 High School Handbook
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.4.5. 2026-27 District Supplement
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.5. Staff Training Resolution
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.6. Meal Pricing Recommendation
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.7. 2026-27 Tuition Rate
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.8. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.8.1. 2026-27 School Resource Officer Contract
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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7.9. Annual Appointments:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.9.1. Attorney (Crary Huff Law Firm)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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7.9.2. Auditors (Erickson & Brooks)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7.9.3. Bank (Siouxland Bank, F&M Bank, BankFirst, Siouxland Federal Credit Union and Nebraska Liquid Assets Fund)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7.9.4. Newspaper (Dakota County Star)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7.10. Authorize Superintendent to Apply for Federal Funds
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.11. Authorize the Treasurer to Invest District Funds
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.12. Appoint Student Services Coordinator as Title IX & Compliance Coordinator for Students
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.13. Appoint Human Resources Director as Title IX & Compliance Coordinator for Staff
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.14. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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