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Superintendent Kevin and district administrators presented a package of administrative recommendations that outlined about $600,000 in capital allocations, a proposed $377,000 replacement for language-arts and reading curriculum, and technology priorities that included replacing a network core and battery-backup system. The administration described smaller reductions and realignments achieved by attrition and program changes; the presentation identified roughly $65,000 in near-term reductions without layoffs.

On curriculum, the administration proposed a K–5 foundational program called UFLI for early literacy and a knowledge-building K–5 program from Great Minds (Arts & Letters) and recommended a middle-school English materials set from HMH with writable/AI feedback features for increased student writing practice. Administrators reported that special-education and multilingual-learner staff had participated in review and that a companion pre-teaching module would support students needing scaffolding.

Technology needs were emphasized as an urgent item. Administrators said the district’s network core and battery-backup are reaching end of support and estimated replacement costs for core network switches and backups; preliminary E‑Rate funding could reimburse roughly 50–60% of eligible costs after project completion. The district also considered surveillance upgrades, with vendor estimates ranging from about $250,000 to $600,000 to comprehensively modernize cameras and access systems; administrators noted options to phase projects and to include safety-related elements in a future technology referendum (referendum due 2027).

iPad and device refresh: the administration proposed replacing elementary iPads and moving fourth- and fifth-grade students to Chromebooks. The proposal included an up-to-$100,000 figure for devices and a plan to explore 0% financing where available; trustees asked for final vendor quotes prior to final procurement.

The administrators also reviewed operating pressures from pending state proposals. The presentation flagged several legislative risks that could offset new formula increases: a potential elimination of nonpublic transportation funding (approximately $175,000 to the district), possible reductions in compensatory aid (up to about $150,000), potential changes to Q-Comp and employer obligations from paid family leave and unemployment funding for seasonal workers. The administration said those developments could reduce the net benefit of any state formula increase.

Board action and motions: trustees approved (1) a resolution directing the superintendent to continue program review and improvements (motion by Jennifer; second by Kayla) and (2) the administration’s budget recommendations for the four areas presented (motion by Lynn; second by Jennifer). Both motions passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: the package includes multi-year capital and curriculum investments that affect classroom instruction, student assessment and district technology infrastructure. The administration recommended using fund balance strategically and pursuing federal E‑Rate support where eligible, while cautioning that state-level funding changes could increase fiscal pressure.

Ending: Administrators will return with vendor quotes and more detailed procurement plans; the board asked for clear outcome statements for any new position requests (for example, if the district creates an assistant activities director) showing expected benefits to students and the community.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ROCORI School Board Meeting 2025-03-11","oneSentenceSummary","The ROCORI School Board approved the administration's budget recommendations including curriculum replacement, technology core upgrades and capital items. Trustees were briefed on potential state funding losses that could offset local budget increases.","taxTitle","ROCORI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",53585,"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},6276886,"Board approves ROCORI FFA trip to state convention in Saint Paul",253,1761000,2014000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2658654-2c0ce0ea5319ae71e46caea828aa8975&start=1761&end=2014","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2658654-2c0ce0ea5319ae71e46caea828aa8975/thumbnail_1761000.jpg","/articles/6276886/Minnesota/Board-approves-ROCORI-FFA-trip-to-state-convention-in-Saint-Paul","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276886-880f59b1a174fd9df927c5341625b656/orig.mp4?Expires=1776607878&Signature=WTwwzmNcg~iouZIPSWVzFi5-QfUYAtskHAAm5~vVrJXhO0jKu4DCjTQY3L~9yLao~BTWEWE~xJx~EhbfVpKp-lbet9tNLQdYiXkd0QguvsSeBT6NiRd62s~tUPsUDGWru4e0pL3QqdGaWWItblV~X5G7qBnIc4zs3fW7Ennal9aYDe~F5q4wYqeoYWRjvbuNbPXM517PSnSJBT9wBBKyZ72mkGybRIAAgPCwqn2kGXgCrSDDf2lCLKNsSvBeF0hKoFYKvgzSFu7Nu6vkQiav4xHBW8ItvudpyqUzlC0h30j1HD9unrYST6YvUajErkRVDiJp9akMS6iln4PNB53-uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The ROCORI School Board approved an FFA request to send roughly 30–35 students and five chaperones to the Minnesota FFA state convention in Saint Paul, slated in the district’s presentation for April 27–29. The board’s motion to approve carried on a voice vote.

Hannah Berger, a high school teacher and FFA advisor, told trustees the delegation would include teams and individuals in a range of career-development events and contests, and that the group expected to send a dairy team, fish and wildlife, poultry, companion animals, nursery/landscape, milk quality and products, and other possible teams. Berger said the group was “hoping to take about 33 students” and that roughly five chaperones would attend.

Berger described the schedule as two nights and three days and said many students had already qualified for state-level competition. She also noted that some teams were leaving early to travel for additional contests and practices: “That's when the bus is leaving to go to NDSU tomorrow morning, to compete in theory,” she said in describing recent travel for competitions.

The board moved and seconded the request (motion by Robin; second by Lynn), and members approved it by voice vote. Trustees congratulated the students and advisers for competitive success and encouraged community support for an upcoming fundraiser.

Ending: The board approved the trip and trustees encouraged attendance at an FFA alumni fundraiser on April 5.","The ROCORI School Board approved a request to send about 33 FFA students and five chaperones to the Minnesota FFA state convention in Saint Paul on April 27–29, with multiple career-development teams expected to compete.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6276889,"ROCORI FFA students demonstrate parliamentary procedure; board expands student-representative eligibility",1095,235000,1330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2658654-2c0ce0ea5319ae71e46caea828aa8975&start=235&end=1330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2658654-2c0ce0ea5319ae71e46caea828aa8975/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6276889/Minnesota/ROCORI-FFA-students-demonstrate-parliamentary-procedure-board-expands-student-representative-eligibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276889-f1395cd3e62d0e1e60422176a76471ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1776607878&Signature=C7vESYnjMx1WrTx0RBS8PRgD3tjpkavyZzvtr99wW9FkyrzyLevT~lC9PEsB1y6PykX1jByF21zqXIWC~XNI5cbjqlBG02L1Wj2oDyMfdfwnXNYKD2LUkp1F6vwShreZiMMv1YuZvLmR8vg-LEMPrO2JMbfVKBBIxDKKv01Uhj~O4iwaBdHcxXJsdH4h~DW2gdgPL4N~893OI8hFIO5UddnyLWKxWYB7eFhLcEXIX39kgryIXEPj27wW0LOg7le5CD8vI98gKneZveJuQgZuh8sl6m1qIVG-Q1-RgK4cZ6QSfCXNkI6WCbB3sE7dxlhGxyXqgR7~5B4arTCsfPlXaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ROCORI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT trustees heard a parliamentary procedure demonstration from members of the ROCORI FFA and discussed expanding the district’s student-representative policy to allow students beyond student senate to serve in a nonvoting, rotating role.

The demonstration showcased how motions, seconds, amendments and votes are handled under Robert’s Rules-style parliamentary procedure and included student examples of making and debating motions. Bridal Sabo, who identified herself as a community advisor to the FFA, introduced the students and explained the exercise: “For those of you who don't know me, I'm Bridal Sabo. Tamara Berger is the agriculture instructor here at Recori and the FFA advisor. I'm their community advisor, so I help out on her behalf with a lot of the leadership development events that we do in the FFA organization.”

The demonstration featured students making a mock motion and amendment, debating, calling the question and voting. One student proposed a motion in the mock exercise: “I move that our chapter partner with students from the high school to help with our service project on April 8,” and the group work proceeded through seconding, debate and a vote. The students also explained common secondary motions (amend, refer to committee) and the role of the chair in maintaining order.

Why it matters: the board is considering a policy change to broaden who is eligible to serve as a student representative, a seat historically offered to student senate. Board members said expanding eligibility could increase participation and reduce scheduling conflicts for student leaders who have extracurricular commitments.

Board members and administrators discussed practical approaches if the policy is changed. One board member suggested a rotating approach so students engaged in seasonal activities (for example, musical rehearsals or athletics) would still have the opportunity to participate on a staggered basis. The board said any formal policy change will return to the consent agenda after the policy committee finalizes language.

Board members noted the benefit of hearing student perspectives on issues that affect students’ daily experience. Bridal Sabo and advisors encouraged interested students to contact the superintendent’s office or FFA advisors for more information.

The board did not take a formal vote on policy language during this meeting; the draft revision to allow any interested student to serve was listed for future approval. The administration said policy committee review and final edits will precede formal adoption.

The board’s discussion also included a short explanation of Robert’s Rules conventions from student presenters, intended to help trustees and community members understand formal meeting procedure and how motions, amendments and calls for the question function in deliberative bodies.

Ending: The demonstration and policy discussion concluded with board members indicating support for broadening student representation; the revised policy will return to the board for formal action after review by the policy committee.","Members of the ROCORI FFA demonstrated parliamentary procedure for the school board and asked for student engagement. The board said it will open its student-representative policy to a broader pool of students and will consider a rotating, nonvoting student representative.","actionData","errors"]

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ROCORI board approves administrative budget recommendations; curriculum and technology upgrades highlighted

Board approves ROCORI FFA trip to state convention in Saint Paul

ROCORI FFA students demonstrate parliamentary procedure; board expands student-representative eligibility