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Administrators said they will not seek action on the draft at the meeting but asked board members to review the document and submit input. Staff also reported they are developing a process to appoint a student school board member for the next school year, likely drawing candidates from student council or honor society and creating selection criteria to be in place before the start of the next school year.

The board chair reported that a sick-leave bank request went before the designated committee, which included board members, and the committee approved the request. The chair said confidentiality precludes naming the requester or details. Separately, staff discussed an academy coordinator recommendation and said a contract will be presented to the board later when timing and retirement/TRA (Teacher Retirement Association) constraints are clear.

No formal action was taken on the strategic plan at the meeting; staff will return with a revised draft and timing for any formal vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 4-14-25","oneSentenceSummary","Administrators presented a draft strategic plan developed from surveys; the district will develop a process to select a student school board member for next year. The board's sick-leave bank committee approved a confidential request and administrators reported staffing recommendations and contract timing for an academy coordinator.","taxTitle","EAST GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",65615,"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},6604575,"District to hear facility-assessment firms ICS and Nexus at next board meeting; staff to schedule vendor presentations",146,862000,1008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987603-df1692af1d8c8228df8e64a9cdb45ff7&start=862&end=1008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987603-df1692af1d8c8228df8e64a9cdb45ff7/thumbnail_862000.jpg","/articles/6604575/Minnesota/District-to-hear-facility-assessment-firms-ICS-and-Nexus-at-next-board-meeting-staff-to-schedule-vendor-presentations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604575-5759822f75dd5fc0e80103bb79da40c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1776586423&Signature=GdObUhG9Zt6vFVjfoeiFw8Ld8y8lUdA9kUWdx9XOAAwf8LXwD~Y6TEJ9VSjahgvpABh6x2M15XbsD5zDz3p9c7HBRBQNvx18UuH6-PQzHh0W~CT9q3RwMSa0y4y4F3YARCxpHxUnO9fD9uB9ZReNudPwxbZO0zLZAeUJt4gDZn25LVULlTqYe3BAPtOh3SSW3qTR9rV2nfwudsfdURFDmuuht744quBERUCGZK0qcgSZhfFD1m9SGCkNexIPuKJQXvX6YHTUjI497H~dzbxgrAAoE-el5u~U-O7qI5CXDzhEuQFNMD0DdfkrIYGdChWjxrDVZaaAdp-XYmOhpEJIlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators reported on outreach to firms for building and facility assessments and said they plan to invite interested vendors to present to the board at the next scheduled meeting.

Staff said they had contacted several firms and that ICS and Nexus were available and willing to present. A previously branded firm (Apex) is undergoing rebranding and staff said they had limited track record information for that vendor. Administrators proposed scheduling 20–30 minute presentation slots after the board’s work session at the board’s next meeting to hear each firm’s approach, typical process, and experience working with school districts.

Staff also said they would conduct a walkthrough of a local furniture store property as part of due diligence and that a realtor working on that property would assist. No procurement award or contract was decided at the meeting; the board indicated interest in hearing presentations before selecting a firm or opening a formal RFP.

Staff will return with presentation materials and any additional documentation for board review and follow-up action.","The board discussed soliciting facility-assessment proposals and plans to invite ICS and Nexus to present their approaches at the next board meeting; one firm formerly known as Apex is in rebranding and staff reported limited prior experience with it.",{"_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},6604580,"Finance report: Medicaid billing up about $100,000; district ordered Chromebooks early amid tariff concerns",754,394000,1148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987603-df1692af1d8c8228df8e64a9cdb45ff7&start=394&end=1148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987603-df1692af1d8c8228df8e64a9cdb45ff7/thumbnail_394000.jpg","/articles/6604580/Minnesota/Finance-report-Medicaid-billing-up-about-100000-district-ordered-Chromebooks-early-amid-tariff-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604580-f3240ade84ed6aa567fa72e5737ba66d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776586423&Signature=PUPXe61NNotS3EtffA6yLxe4JB9MazmDqLD6GbrcqeBVyrPWIGo1a9uwPeRo5yhTYr43O5jwDd-i5CIAb9tI5d-cTfGb5VG-VcxC550tSrNvQgiKqSU7bVnA7MjZ9nAOZYH0A58JwxHD30wYhFGFccPPS~EZ4aLx3Hn~8ksXJSdZl3yHOQ0o2YYL6M-qGzKbB5BbsOUMhe2CMtSS2t9ehIyl7HC48x~OfQIE7RI~tyu6064qR25oVRVomTYPNUxV3Dwt2Lq2TiHqrj0R~jUejbs0CR~-lo2zPJ5y0EMZ8GDkeJacHIT2~yLH9KlIg0xWRoBp64U1wv7tYJloXtvKfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff reported that local revenue in the board financial packet is elevated this year largely because Medicaid billing is up about $100,000. The treasurer also noted the district’s treasury balance is roughly $2 million higher than prior reporting periods, which staff attributed to timing and revenue timing rather than a permanent increase.

On technology equipment, administrators said the district pre-ordered Chromebooks and teacher devices ahead of possible tariffs and manufacturer price increases. Staff said the district expects a negative swing in this year’s general fund when the devices are counted against the current-year budget, and that next year’s budget will be backfilled to account for the early purchases. The exact dollar impact on budgets beyond the $100,000 Medicaid increase was not specified.

Finance staff said they were comfortable with the district’s financial position but emphasized that the timing of purchases and revenue will affect year-to-year budget presentation. The board asked questions and staff said they would include the device purchases in upcoming budget reports.","Finance staff reported Medicaid billing revenue up about $100,000 and a temporary $2 million increase in treasury balances due to timing. The district pre-ordered student and teacher devices to avoid anticipated tariff-driven price increases, which will affect this year's and next year's budgets.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6604585,"Board discusses adding half-time trades instructor at middle school amid teacher shortages",375,1266000,1641000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987603-df1692af1d8c8228df8e64a9cdb45ff7&start=1266&end=1641","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987603-df1692af1d8c8228df8e64a9cdb45ff7/thumbnail_1266000.jpg","/articles/6604585/Minnesota/Board-discusses-adding-half-time-trades-instructor-at-middle-school-amid-teacher-shortages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604585-785b076054d622301414c8eaf4808a8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776586423&Signature=CocqRbfQDGIc0BM9T~M9-j7iZX1EhPQMloUFczlC55cOv3Qw1mwRTUN4FCahxc7kRVqMdz--~WGFJq4yjih4R9-mx1QETIK3nWJ7rCLyO5siimmkZRZvA~3bS0mnOQFwXpTuUPfvdiVi2tC9bQ-E7XpkVtcgNlQJRrA-KQQf-HtpP0hiMpnFfOotvWBZLjpsKC5EQHPcajl-~zPTWsUspLDOEqDBcAS7suSiDKRNW~0vBlWiC2GVTFlzrtmtwvWzjSU61T4rcpOpksZim~vPHbgmlxdqrun0W5LFksxn-Dg4ch61UTZl~jiZ7YW~YGuXmZWKbolHAHo-XOROPuZ-Aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members and administrators discussed a plan to add a half-time trades instructor at the middle school to restore shop and technical electives that have been reduced by staffing shortages.

Administrators said the district has had trouble hiring qualified teachers for construction trades, welding and woodworking, and that student demand for those classes remains strong. The proposal discussed would place a half-time teacher at the middle school and keep two teachers covering the high school’s needs. Board members expressed support for a half-time position and asked staff to post the position to see if qualified candidates apply.

The discussion included funding considerations: administrators said some Career and Technical Education funding (Carl Perkins) may be available to offset cost if the positions qualify, but the full funding picture was not finalized in the meeting. Administrators noted several hires have started at lower salary steps and that final budget impacts depend on the number and placement of new hires. The board directed staff to post the position and return with formal hiring action if a suitable candidate is found.

Administrators also raised the longer-term challenge of succession planning for a current trades instructor who has signaled plans to retire in approximately a year; board members discussed posting earlier to attract candidates and provide overlap for training.","Board members discussed adding a half-time shop/trades instructor at the middle school to meet student demand for electives and address difficulty hiring qualified trades teachers; the board directed posting for candidates and discussed Carl Perkins funding as a possible partial source.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6604590,"School board approves agenda, consent items, hires New Heights principal and authorizes $1.23 million in payments",2845,290000,3135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987603-df1692af1d8c8228df8e64a9cdb45ff7&start=290&end=3135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987603-df1692af1d8c8228df8e64a9cdb45ff7/thumbnail_290000.jpg","/articles/6604590/Minnesota/School-board-approves-agenda-consent-items-hires-New-Heights-principal-and-authorizes-123-million-in-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604590-8b4db8f60fc85456ca0f62553eab2e2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776586423&Signature=Doy2lXqTkRAiz0FNDB5y3WyuzK8ZgWsAHo9L-uv6QQ2YPbPtx46QoIOIEh~lV0p8JNmj7C1iQbBfY550qaxUxQGhNZWsjOJPGoTRRmhRMTA~Wyp1ZmU1pDTUTsCdicdzB3uGxXNhSgwuCHkZHtTQ2EF34pLnfVgyT7O0nYT8a29P73CjveM9jebMy6uIn-tcyiu29OGQzyMi5g98fyQ-LxLMCV2jetFS0VaW6QabGv3z7LQI4xsNi0jH~GcfW0WXlf44ljlj7sdeuRgz5521I6ALyHSrExemEJz0khSuNQi6RC6A2pBIIU-20Ae3nN10UJSc6vrb3USDIdk7k3P6JQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Grand Forks Public School District Board of Education approved its meeting agenda, a consent agenda of routine items, the hire of a new New Heights principal and the payment of $1,233,020.70 in district bills and electronic fund transfers.

Board members voted to approve the meeting agenda as presented and then passed the consent agenda without recorded opposition. The board later voted to hire Sierra Hankslevan as New Heights principal beginning July 1, 2025; that vote passed with five members voting in favor and one member recusing. The board also approved payment of K–12 bills and electronic fund transfers totaling $1,233,020.70.

Board members made the motions and seconds on the floor; votes were taken by voice for routine items. The hire of Sierra Hankslevan was called and approved with a recusal noted for that item. The payment motion identified check ranges and an aggregate EFT amount and was approved by voice vote.

The motions were procedural and did not include additional substantive conditions or amendments on the record.","At its meeting, the East Grand Forks Public School District Board approved the agenda and consent items, hired a new principal for New Heights effective July 1, 2025, and approved payment of $1,233,020.70 in bills and electronic fund transfers.","actionData","errors"]

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