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Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda as presented. The motion was moved by Dr. Lund and seconded by Mr. Cleven. The roll call recorded nine yes, zero no and zero absent.

Contract release — Lindsay Hansen: Dr. Brenner presented a resignation letter from Lindsay Hansen, fourth-grade teacher at Winship Elementary School, effective Aug. 8, 2025, and recommended release from the 25-26 contract with enforcement of liquidated damages under policy d k b b. The motion to grant the release, with enforcement of liquidated damages, was moved by Mr. Cleven and seconded by Mr. Manley; the vote was 9-0 in favor.

Contract release — Justin Lille: Dr. Brenner presented a resignation letter from Justin Lille, special education teacher at Valley Middle School, effective Aug. 7, 2025, and recommended a release from the 25-26 contract with a waiver of liquidated damages under policy d k b b. The board approved the waiver; the motion was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Larson, and passed 9-0.

General fund financial statement: District finance staff Jay Baumbach summarized the July financials, noting timing differences in state revenue receipts that make month-to-month comparisons volatile early in the fiscal year. The board approved the general fund financial statement for the period July 1–31, 2025. The motion was moved by Dr. Hodak and seconded by Mr. Anderson; roll-call vote: nine yes, zero no, zero absent.

Child nutrition price change: The board approved a 20-cent increase to elementary breakfast and lunch, secondary breakfast and lunch, and adult breakfast; see the separate item for full discussion and implementation details.

All of the above motions passed unanimously in roll-call votes recorded in the meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GFPS School Board Meeting (August 25, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the board approved the consent agenda, granted two staff contract releases (one with liquidated damages, one with a waiver), accepted the general fund financial statement for July and approved meal price increases in the child nutrition fund; all motions passed unanimously.","taxTitle","GRAND FORKS 1, School Districts, North Dakota","taxId",49620,"location","North Dakota","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},6588325,"District shifts AVID expenses into Title II to preserve general fund without service cuts",292,596000,888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681211-3fe2788edb92aafe95ff989d72e8f754&start=596&end=888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681211-3fe2788edb92aafe95ff989d72e8f754/thumbnail_596000.jpg","/articles/6588325/North-Dakota/District-shifts-AVID-expenses-into-Title-II-to-preserve-general-fund-without-service-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588325-a5f889030ad2f5a1c600ba2000dd159d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773674419&Signature=HjRFyZ2vsF2Rm8EnAR5vyBh1klUCcnDN4u-gIydsyslwQ06K6ky91nk0p81d9fQKEjAMlI2ClWctiqzTdOhfTtmEDxiayAPpVBj-JEDu5O4vfPBeYezRZjVjUBDbWJf7oUMJIyjrAoDq8tB7j0MTcoJ-UTU32mBbBAHKBuKtKaWgo2eJHmB2q5K--OcswVu2vRfhgAmVaPtmzgcD07vaVE9FUTklwLZKMwZOnH7Xzs62f~2R7faGNsIy~u-PCdNCtYJKmkNSyrD8YWAb8JeZHGeIFAGY5684hm84Pxsh42w3V7rh1eE6oUpUUwCnXFdesUKXuR8IoYWEJWD8M-lfSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff reported that the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program's professional-development costs and part of a coordinator's salary and benefits will be charged to Title II rather than Title IV, allowing the district to maintain AVID services without adding dollars to the general fund.

During the budget review, Mr. Bakke told board members the district expects an overall reduction of about $280,000 in a specific line but said they had matched services the district normally funds. “We're able to expand it... there's not gonna be any additional dollars within the general fund,” Bakke said. He explained that AVID began as a new initiative funded under Title IV but, after it became established and began receiving sustained professional development, components of the program qualify under Title II.

Board members asked whether the recent position change from coordinator to director was anticipated to be covered by Title II funding; staff replied that they had not expected to fund it from Title IV when that decision was made, and that shifting eligible salary and benefits to Title II helped balance the budget.

The board did not take action on this item; the remarks appeared as part of a budget update and were for informational purposes.","School staff reported that AVID program costs were moved from Title IV to Title II funding, allowing the district to keep AVID services and avoid adding expenses to the general fund while accommodating a coordinator-to-director role change.",{"_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},6588330,"Grand Forks school board opens discussion on member pay; policy review committee to draft options",655,831000,1486000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681211-3fe2788edb92aafe95ff989d72e8f754&start=831&end=1486","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681211-3fe2788edb92aafe95ff989d72e8f754/thumbnail_831000.jpg","/articles/6588330/North-Dakota/Grand-Forks-school-board-opens-discussion-on-member-pay-policy-review-committee-to-draft-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588330-3be971b3e01c908ec6d7264604bdd233/orig.mp4?Expires=1773674419&Signature=Isof5fBg8OE1sCPA0xuZaRqKkWbqDX5u~N17tVnfM8DDc04~Zth66v5V~XRCeM-OB-YXzRHIuQndPfDiPiRI35cLCU9ZhBx8onXewWp60mVw6yoLRlrL1Zmd8EQFcRf7ZZBElhmsr-YKwyvITtig-jG2gjlnAs9I9CpNSy-Mx4QQvmaExnWQURv1bOaJlNsZyOPXTxZTQc7wDVrk2f2i7LtwZYUx~eOq~OchMCR0JNlP5cxJ~SkU~BMLNRWH1z5f0XlXc~6F-WxpTqhdMa2ksL~qCjTykujVoTAH5Fa1BtXQH9eDuYRm7auEw2cVTleLHkkXEQX783JSUW8zYTqt8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Forks School Board discussed possible changes to board member compensation but took no vote, directing the policy review committee to draft options for future consideration.

Doctor Brenner framed the item as a follow-up to a previous meeting where a compensation policy was pulled for more discussion. Board members shared a range of views: some said modest increases would help attract a more diverse pool of candidates and offset family-care costs, while others emphasized that service is public and questioned the need for pay changes.

Board member Ms. Lynn suggested a $1,500 to $2,000 increase for members, with higher amounts for vice president and president. “It would be fair to see, like, a $1,500 or $2,000 increase for board members,” Lynn said. Board member Mr. Larson said acting sooner could help attract candidates in the next election cycle. Dr. Hodeck pointed to wider debates nationwide and noted large variations across districts, including a cited example where Los Angeles sets compensation substantially higher than smaller districts.

Several board members — including Dr. Lund, who sits on the policy review committee — emphasized the comparisons across districts are imperfect and recommended the committee return proposed language and specifics for full-board consideration. “I just want to remind the board that this isn't your last shot at this,” Lund said; the policy review committee will return a proposal for board discussion and approval.

No formal motion or vote was taken. The policy review committee will consider suggested amounts, frequency, and whether increases should align with other district negotiation cycles, and bring a recommendation back to the full board.","Board members debated whether to raise school board compensation, with varied views on purpose, timing and comparisons to other districts; no policy change was made and the issue will return to the policy review committee for drafting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":46,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6588335,"Grand Forks board approves 20-cent meal price increase to maintain school nutrition fund",1021,1959000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681211-3fe2788edb92aafe95ff989d72e8f754&start=1959&end=2980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681211-3fe2788edb92aafe95ff989d72e8f754/thumbnail_1959000.jpg","/articles/6588335/North-Dakota/Grand-Forks-board-approves-20-cent-meal-price-increase-to-maintain-school-nutrition-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588335-9517a5e274039ec240ff5f7b57ae4066/orig.mp4?Expires=1773674419&Signature=fVHmPgswnGQywnTyWZ1FLLxTHAAJJLa9UD42t7vUwCuQ6eAvSpDxSGn3dAMf2mvRyZkZSAoGYHOXFL1KJjdHi0Du4I~t-04K17kZk5FyAv8NqdyHKoQz7JL6OvwP8fG2B47Alu8HpAp5-wABWFkUrscVHHmp9R~GUFepuaOsfS3L6drkSHxcDFcWeq8EXjFAfQZ3NOkJfqMJtTNuUCErU4m3VHSVIK0jG4PU0ZlR1HFh3rkM22D~HIRuPbR5mMbjjxBhoaRtpgH6lDVSuvQB3hC4jemQYF88qJ70SUwx~aN5hWF~7AeMiV8joPUqziAUjMwpMYYP-l9dYghvfk~X-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand Forks School Board voted 9-0 to raise meal prices by 20 cents for elementary breakfast and lunch, secondary breakfast and lunch, and adult breakfast to support the financial health of the district's child nutrition program.

The increase applies to meals paid from Fund 50, the district's separate child nutrition fund administered under the USDA National School Lunch program. “It's completely separate from the general operations,” district finance staff member Jay Baumbach told the board, noting Fund 50 must be managed independently of the general fund. The proposed change was described in a memo and tables included in the meeting packet showing the district had not adjusted meal prices since the 2018 school year.

Why it matters: Board members and Child Nutrition Director Wendy Manky said the incremental increase is intended to offset rising food and labor costs while preserving a healthy fund balance used for operations and occasional capital purchases for kitchens and service equipment. Baumbach said USDA reimbursement rules constrain how the program can adjust prices and noted the district had been exempt from increases until now because of prior fund health.

Board discussion ranged from cost comparisons with peer districts to how the free and reduced-price program works. Director Wendy Manky said the district is encouraging online applications this year and emphasized that meal service is anonymous to avoid student stigmatization. “If families don't pay for their lunches, we still feed them,” Manky said, adding the department has used a mix of USDA commodity support, paid family accounts and occasional private fundraising to maintain operations.

The motion to increase meal prices was seconded by board member Mr. Cleven. The roll-call vote recorded nine yes, zero no and zero absent; the increases take effect in the schedule set by the district's child nutrition office.

The board also heard that Fund 50 has been able to maintain a balance large enough to allow limited capital purchases in prior years and that administrators monitor staffing and food-cost pressures when considering future price adjustments.","The Grand Forks School Board voted unanimously to raise several student meal prices by 20 cents to preserve the financial health of the district's child nutrition (Fund 50) program; board members and the child nutrition director discussed fund management and free/reduced eligibility during the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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