1.  Permanent School Fund (PSF): MN voters will consider a constitutional amendment during the November regular election to modernize how revenue from the PSF is distributed to schools. The proposal would base annual distributions on 4.5% of the fund's three year average market value, rather than primarily on interest and dividend earnings. If approved the annual funding to public schools is projected to increase by approximately 40% (from this fund) providing more predictable revenue while preserving the long term sustainability of the fund. The proposal does not change taxes or create a new funding source. 

2. Planning for this fall is taking place. Our Executive Committee has created a plan for the use of staff development days for this coming school year.  Principals and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Carla Nolan will lead staff development opportunities for all certified staff on designated days and throughout the school year. We have a lot of work on well-being, SEL, new curriculum, ALICE training, data work, and a variety of other key topics. We have also included opportunities for hourly staff for the school year. 

3. Our next community roundtable will take place on August 20 at City Hall. Our last meeting took place at Becker Township Hall on June 11. We were able to discuss street projects, Freedom Days, pick up and drop off for students, and a variety of other important collaborative topics. This meeting continues to be an opportunity to identify areas for efficiencies and working together to support our communities.

4. Resolutions for legislation are due in Mid-September for attachment to the Delegate Assembly from MSBA. Please provide me with any thoughts or ideas for resolutions and I will draft them with support from MSBA staff. Additionally, the dates to file for office, particularly school board are from July 14-July 28. Any interested candidates for these positions, may file their affidavit of candidacy at the District Office during regular business hours.

5. Building projects are continuing to stay on course for the summer. This includes the large projects of roofing, tennis courts, and smaller projects such as cleaning and preparation for the school year. 

I recommend approving the personnel items as presented.

Chair- $3000/year
Clerk- $2800/year
Board Member- $2400/year

Policy 208, Section V. A and Policy 305 Section II  provide for the annual review of specific guidelines including handbooks and approval by the school board.  The building administration and directors and I recommend approval of the handbooks and the changes as presented.

Policy 706 Acceptance of Gifts permits the school board to accept donations or gifts under the terms of the policy.  I recommend accepting the gifts as described in the enclosure.  Thank you to those who have donated to our schools and students. 

Policy 208, Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies Article IV, Subd. D allows for minor changes that do not affect the substance of policy or because of a legal change over which the school board has no control, may be approved at one meeting.  In addition, Article V, Subd. D states the school board shall review policies at least once every three years.

Therefore, the Policy Committee, which met on July 1, 2026, recommends approving the following reviews.

The Policy Committee recommends approving policy 722 with one modification from the first reading on June 1.