BOARD HIGHLIGHTS
This represents a summary of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Big Lake Public Schools #727. A complete set of minutes will be on file at the District Office and on our website at
www.biglakeschools.org upon Board approval.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District No. 727, Big Lake Schools, was called to order on September 26, 2024.
ROLL CALL
All Board members were present.
APPROVE AGENDA
A motion passed to approve the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Reasoner and the Board led the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPEN FORUM
Karla Johnson addressed the board on how the tech levy has a positive impact on the students. Tricia Johnson addressed the board on teacher wish lists.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion passed to approve the following:
A. PREVIOUS MINUTES
B. CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
C. CREDIT CARD REPORT
D. PERSONNEL
E. FUNDRAISERS
F. MOU’s: READ Act, BLEM Fitness Center Discount, BLEM Preschool Teachers,
EPIC Advisor
G. APPROVAL OF ONE READ POLICY 522 TITLE IX SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
POLICY, GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AND PROCESS
DONATIONS
A motion passed to approve the donations.
MSHSL UPDATE
Activities Director, Mark Kuisle, updated the board regarding the change to 9th grade
governance.
DISCUSSION OF COMMISSIONER’S REVIEW AND COMMENT ON PROPOSED
PROJECTS
Superintendent Truebenbach introduced the review and comment and asked for questions or comments from the community.
FINANCIAL REPORT
A motion passed to approve the financial report as presented.
APPROVE PRELIMINARY 2025 PAY LEVY CERTIFICATION
A motion passed to approve the 2025 Levy Certification at maximum. Ms. Manuel announced the Truth in Taxation Hearing to be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Middle School Student Center.
DISTRICT AND BUILDING GOALS
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Minda Anderson, reviewed the district and building goals.
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS
A. Increase in LTFM
A motion passed to approve the following resolution:
Eliminate the long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) cap for all districts, and equalize
funding by the state, to create a statewide equitable path for every district to repair and
maintain buildings and facilities.
B. Sales Tax Exemption
A motion passed to approve the following resolution:
Exempt school districts from sales and use tax for construction materials, supplies and
equipment purchased by contractors, subcontractors, or builders for contracted services.
FIRST READING OF POLICIES
503 Student Attendance; 509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students; 510.5 Adding/Eliminating a School Sponsored Activity; 512 School Sponsored Student Publications and Activities; 516 Student Medication; 613 Graduation Requirements
SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE/REPRESENTATIVE UPDATES
A. Finance
B. Policy
C. Buildings and Grounds
D. School Board Representatives
SCHOOL BOARD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
New Student School Board Representative, Alexis Gosewisch, gave her monthly report to the
board
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION
Superintendent Truebenbach recognized the school board for their commitment to the students of Big Lake Schools for Minnesota School Board Recognition Month.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Superintendent Truebenbach gave his monthly update to the board. The October 10, 2024 work session will be rescheduled to Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the
Middle School Student Center.
ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION FOR SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Chair Reasoner read the statement to enter a closed session after adjourment for Superintendent Truebenbach’s evaluation.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion passed to adjourn the meeting.
(Published in the Patriot: 10/05/24.)
