June 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Special School Board Meeting

Description:  Per Policy 797 (Purchasing, Article 3 Payments, Section D) - "Individual purchases of more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) require prior school board approval."

Description:  Transportation Director - Rachel Malkow
Transportation Mechanic/Driver - Pat Doherty 
Buildings & Grounds Director - Todd Vrklan
Buildings & Grounds Assistant - Jeremy Bahr
Food Service Director - Becky Eades
Technology Director - Bruce Grunzke
Technology Assistant - Jeff Schulz
Community Education/Adult Basic Education Director - Nate Warden
Finance Specialist - Rod Zick
Accounts Payable & Admin Specialist - Rachel Scheffler
Business Manager - Ky Battern
Early Childhood Coordinator - Catherine Goettl

Description: 

I have proposed an increase of $10 to participation fees for all activities. This adjustment reflects the rising costs associated with transportation, equipment, officials, and general program operations. 

The high school musical participation fee received a larger increase of $50. This recommendation is based on the significant costs associated with producing a musical, including licensing, costumes, props, set construction, auditorium expenses, and other production-related costs. Given these expenses, I believe a larger adjustment is necessary to help sustain the quality of this valuable student activity.

I have also recommended a modest increase to Activity Pass fees to better align with rates charged by surrounding school districts. Even with these adjustments, LSH remains among the most affordable in the southern Minnesota region for student activities and event attendance.

My goal is for these changes to establish a reasonable baseline for the future sustainability of Giant activities while continuing to provide students with high-quality opportunities at an affordable cost. Thank you for your consideration and continued support of our LSH activities and athletics programs.