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Mar 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Independent School District No. 2711 Mesabi East Schools Regular Board Meeting
The Board approved a lease purchase agreement with Apple Inc., finalized the 2024-2025 audit, and awarded an audit services contract for 2026. Further actions included the approval of the Bound Pro+ plan for 2026-2027 and a memorandum of understanding with Local 2780 regarding substitute teachers. The Board also confirmed spring coaching recommendations, accepted the annual American Indian Parent Advisory Committee nonconcurrence vote, and authorized purchases for bus cameras and a cafeteria convection oven. Additionally, the Board appointed a new bus driver, authorized a line of credit agreement, and formally accepted several monetary donations for school programs.
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Independent School District No. 2711 Mesabi East Schools Regular Board Meeting
The board discussed and passed resolutions regarding the examination of programs and positions for potential reduction, approved revisions to the current budget, and accepted the proposed budget for the upcoming year. Additionally, the board approved the school calendar, ratified a collective bargaining agreement with clerical staff, and authorized a joint powers agreement for an education facility acquisition. Other actions included extending an education services agreement, hiring a 504 coordinator, assigning janitorial staff, accepting various monetary and material donations, and acknowledging the resignation of a bus paraprofessional. A community sponsorship program agenda item was tabled for further consideration.
Jan 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Independent School District No. 2711 Mesabi East Schools Regular Board Meeting
The board addressed several personnel matters, including the retirement resignation of a high school teacher and IT director, the resignation of a bus driver and a custodian, and the approval of a special education para bus monitor assignment. Financial and operational business included the approval of payrolls and bills, a five-year member service renewal for phone system services, the establishment of daily wages for teachers and paraprofessionals on call, and the acceptance of various monetary donations for the drama department, band program, creative arts, and student pantry. Additionally, the board approved the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate.
Dec 1, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Independent School District No. 2711 Mesabi East Schools Minutes Of Regular Board Meeting
The Regular Board Meeting included approval of the agenda and an update from the Student Council. Key actions included the approval of payrolls and bills totaling $1,232,548.44, and tuition agreements with Minnesota Transitions Charter School and Vermilion Country School. The board accepted the 2024-2025 financial audit conducted by Wipfli LLC. Employment actions involved approving substitute rates of pay effective January 1, 2026, and hiring Linda Sweno as Indian Education Advisor effective December 1, 2025. The board also approved a resolution establishing polling places for the 2026 School Board Elections and authorized an individual to pursue Licensure in Traffic Safety and Driver's Education using District Reserve funds. Winter coaching recommendations were approved, and several monetary donations were accepted. The resignation of a Special Education Paraprofessional was accepted. Finally, the board approved the certification of the 2025 Payable 2026 levy.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
