November 10, 2025 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 November 6, 2025, 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. Welding Pathway
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Anna Ahrens introduced GTL Welding Pathway students, who spoke about what they enjoy most and what challenges they've faced.
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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. Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.1. Connie Williams (Math: High School)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2. Policy Revisions:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.1. Rescind Policy 6410 Combined District and School Title I Parent and Family Engagement
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3. Policies for Review:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.1. Policy 5009 Attendance During School Day
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.2. Policy 5010 School Census
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.3. Policy 5011 Parent-Student Handbook
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.4. Policy 5012 Military Recruiters
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.5. Policy 5013 Preschool Enrollment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.6. Policy 5101 Student Discipline
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.7. Policy 5102 Alternative Education Programs or Plans for Expelled Students
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.8. Policy 5104 Drug and Substance Use and Prevention
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4.1. October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5. 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. Audit Report & Approval
Speaker(s):
Erickson & Brooks/Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Erickson & Brooks shared a review of the audit report via zoom.
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8. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8.1. Treasurer 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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8.2. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Ortega provided the board with an update on parent/teacher conference parent participation, the community survey on facilities, and an overview of a recent meeting with Senator Meyer.
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8.3. Quarterly District & School Improvement Report Cards
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner/Joe Wanning/Tom McGuire/Principals
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Drew Wagner, Joe Wanning, Tom McGuire, and the building principals presented the first quarter report card results.
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8.4. In-House Nursing Status Update
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire/Danna Martinez
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom McGuire and Donna Martinez provided an update on in-house nursing services.
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8.5. Athletics and Strength Training Action Plan
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner/Jeff Squier/Dave Clausen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Drew Wagner provided an update on the Athletics and Strength Training action plan.
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8.6. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction and Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning presented an update on Cardinal Compass, Into Reading, and additional learning opportunities.
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8.7. Strategic Plan Priority: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8.7.1. Community Survey
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson provided an overview of the community survey and explained how community members can access it.
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8.7.2. Deteriorating Infrastructure/Plumbing Issues/Ongoing Contingency Plans
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8.8. Activities Complex
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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8.8.1. Pavilion Proposal
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson/Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lance Swanson and Erin Heineman updated the board on the pavilion proposal.
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8.8.2. Old Concession Stand
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson shared the proposed demolition plans for the old concession stand.
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8.8.3. Tennis Courts
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman shared proposed plans for repairing the tennis courts using Zadina Consulting.
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8.8.4. Bleachers Movement
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman/Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Erin Heineman presented plans for disposing of the old visitor bleachers and moving the bleachers from the practice field to the visitor sideline.
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9. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.1. New Policies:
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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9.1.1. Policy 6113 Electronic Communication Devices and Cell Phones (Third Reading)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.1.2. Policy 5507 Foster Care Students (Second Reading)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.1.3. Policy 6931 Behavior Intervention and Classroom Management (Second Reading)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.2. 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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