August 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 July 30, 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. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.1. Joan Bartels (Full-time Substitute: District)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.1. July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3. 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
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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. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Ortega recognized the Board of Education, shared that Opening Day activities provided a strong start to the school year, and highlighted two district priorities for the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.3. Strategic Plan Priority: District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
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6.3.1. Informational Campaign
Speaker(s):
Lance Swanson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Lance Swanson updated the board on the 2026 Facilities Information & Community Engagement Plan and the website updates related to the 2026 bond referendum.
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6.4. Strategic Plan Priority: Instruction & Learning
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Joe Wanning shared a year-at-a-glance overview, including the High Ability Learner Vision Plan, Advanced English Language Arts for eighth grade, college and medical experiences at the high school, a contract with Northeast Community College experiences, and Advanced Placement training for teachers in preparation for the 2027-28 implementation of English 10: Seminar.
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6.4.1. High Ability Learner Vision and Plan
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning & Think Tank
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6.4.1.1. Advanced English Language Arts in 8th Grade
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
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6.4.1.2. College Experience & Medical Experience at High School
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.4.1.3. Northeast Community College Contract for Labs
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.4.2. Advanced Placement Training, etc.
Speaker(s):
Joe Wanning
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6.5. Student Success Systems: Behavior, Attendance, Grades (Achievement)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire/Joe Wanning
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom McGuire and Joe Wanning shared an update on the Student Success Systems, including plans to support and monitor student behavior, attendance, and academic performance.
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6.6. District Improvement Plan
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Drew Wagner shared the District Report Card goals for the 2026-27 school year.
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6.7. School Improvement Plans
Speaker(s):
Drew Wagner/Principals
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Discussion:
Building administrators shared their school improvement plan goals for the 2026-27 school year.
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6.8. Multilingual Learner Action Plan
Speaker(s):
Tracy Garvey and Multilingual Teachers
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tracy Garvey and Stephanie Paul shared the five strategic action priorities for Multilingual Learners for the 2026-27 school year.
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6.9. In-House Nursing Program (First Year Review)
Speaker(s):
Tom McGuire/Danna Martinez
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom McGuire shared a year-end review of the in-house nursing program implementation.
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7. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1. 2026-27 Staff Handbooks:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1.1. 2026-27 Certified Staff Handbook
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.2. 2026-27 Classified Staff Handbook
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
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7.2. Meal Pricing Recommendation
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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7.3. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.3.1. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval and authorization to execute an amended Memorandum of Understanding with the Community Redevelopment Agency of South Sioux City, Nebraska, for the option to acquire up to 14.6 acres of real property located near 142nd Street and Lake Avenue in South Sioux City, Nebraska
Speaker(s):
Rony Ortega/Joe Zadina
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. 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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