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A motion to hire MSBA as the district’s search firm was made and seconded and the board voted to approve the engagement (vote recorded in the transcript as approved). Board members described the MSBA proposal as “comprehensive” and noted that the firm has guided prior district searches. The board appointed a representative to work with MSBA on scheduling and logistics.

Board members discussed scheduling a kickoff meeting with MSBA staff to establish timelines and the community-input process. The transcript records that MSBA representative Barb Dorn provided availability windows; the board discussed late‑January dates and considered an initial two‑hour evening meeting to set timelines and search parameters. One board member asked that the district also post the superintendent vacancy promptly; district staff member Ashley confirmed the posting would proceed.

Members emphasized broad community involvement during the finalist stage and suggested multiple feedback channels: stakeholder surveys, representative community interview panels (examples cited included community groups, district staff such as teachers and custodians, and administration), and outreach by board members to leaders in candidates’ home communities to collect background information. Board members noted finalist confidentiality rules limit how early finalist names can be shared and said community vetting would occur after finalists are identified.

The board and staff also discussed practical planning for the search process, including whether to use MSBA’s national recruitment reach or to add a la carte search options (board members noted additional listing options may incur extra cost). The board asked MSBA to schedule an initial planning meeting and indicated it would coordinate availability with MSBA representative Barb Dorn.

Ending

The board approved MSBA and directed staff to proceed with posting and scheduling; further details about exact kickoff dates and the public involvement plan will be finalized with MSBA and reported by district staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Albert Lea Area Schools - Board Meeting - January 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted to retain MSBA to conduct the district's superintendent search, discussed possible kickoff dates and agreed to post the vacancy while MSBA schedules the public search-process meeting; board members emphasized community feedback and outreach to candidate communities.","taxTitle","ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",65555,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6299043,"Albert Lea board swears in three members, elects clerk and treasurer and approves committee representatives",272,1429000,1701000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2498959-980da6da28d3511c9ba63126a6b7f810&start=1429&end=1701","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2498959-980da6da28d3511c9ba63126a6b7f810/thumbnail_1429000.jpg","/articles/6299043/Minnesota/Albert-Lea-board-swears-in-three-members-elects-clerk-and-treasurer-and-approves-committee-representatives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6299043-16200882cd9bc6b7feed402a3a8d5c8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136317&Signature=MIwR-tnpAfCA01ty8u3rfILrmtBnTo20iXxRf4~hqiR6krfLg55hdTrXXcaQC67JfGRyOOEVdwCMl3UjSUHb19VzWaHKH98L4M0PNrTDanBnl3NiBbK0uZ-dTfQWx4tUyTIEKWHpzU3IyHPDnlMDuD6xgxFKEEpLBhrzTZT4jDnRalxQxIianI-9jJ-CKelss1FCAP~1OUVQXo3F6RzuBfuKYv-sYltRt2Tg3v7NgROvfH~Hg4L~OymUrOfQJQACmhb7jYp-T0FlfIXj-T6hBEZ~13ZtXgQP08QWFnFH6dpDX2GWF5SH6hrd6eINksXs8vGVDQ8q2rRE-TWipPSWGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a meeting of the Albert Lea Public School District board, three newly elected members were sworn into office and the board completed officer elections and committee appointments.

Newly sworn board members Neil Score, Angie Hoffman and Mary Jo Doorman each recited the oath to “support the Constitution of the United States and of this state” and to “discharge faithfully the duties of the office of school board member of independent school district number 241,” the board’s oath recorded in the meeting transcript.

The board then moved through officer elections. Angie Hoffman was selected as clerk by voice vote. Gary Schindler was nominated and selected as treasurer; the board recorded a 7-0 tally for the treasurer vote. A chair was elected by ballot; the transcript records congratulations to the elected chair but does not include a complete roll-call tally in the record.

The board discussed and assigned members to standing committees including finance, policy and facilities. During that discussion members volunteered or affirmed continued service; the board identified committee membership by name and then voted to accept the committee representatives as listed. The motion to accept the committee representatives passed on a recorded voice vote noted as 7-0.

The board also reviewed and approved its regular meeting schedule, correcting one January date (the transcript shows the January meeting date corrected from the fourth to the fifth) and accepted a slate of administrative designations and bank designees listed as agenda items 6.1 through 6.8. The motion covering items 6.1–6.8 passed on a recorded vote noted as 7-0.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to approve the meeting agenda with an amendment to add agenda item 7.1 (MSBA conference discussion): approved (voice vote).
- Election of board chair by ballot: chair elected (ballot recorded; no roll-call tally in transcript).
- Election of clerk (Angie Hoffman): approved by voice vote.
- Election of treasurer (Gary Schindler): approved; recorded tally 7-0.
- Motion to accept committee membership as listed: approved; recorded tally 7-0.
- Motion to approve meeting schedule with correction to January date: approved (voice vote).
- Motion to approve administrative items and bank designees (agenda items 6.1–6.8): approved; recorded tally 7-0.

Discussion and context

Board members discussed committee roles and the need to ensure no quorum issues arise for committee meetings (members noted Minnesota open meetings rules apply when four members attend a meeting). Staff clarified that the media-center/materials review committee is convened on an as‑needed basis under policy 06/1965. Board members volunteered to serve as primary or backup representatives on various external and district committees; those assignments were adopted by the board’s vote.

The meeting closed after logistical items and routine motions were handled.

Ending

The board adjourned following the final votes and scheduling items. Several upcoming calendar items, including the MSBA conference and related travel plans, were previewed later in the meeting.","At a regular meeting of the Albert Lea Public School District board, three newly elected members were sworn in; the board elected Angie Hoffman as clerk and Gary Schindler as treasurer and approved standing committee membership and several administrative items, including bank designees.","actionData","errors"]

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Albert Lea board hires MSBA to lead superintendent search, plans community outreach and timeline

Albert Lea board swears in three members, elects clerk and treasurer and approves committee representatives