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Construction at the high school continues: concrete work was under way in the courtyard, facade installation along the academic wing is progressing, and site cleanup and dirt work continue. District staff said ball seeding around the new build is targeted for about Sept. 15.

Demolition on the baseball and softball fields is complete and turf has been ordered; staff expect turf delivery by mid-October and plan to install it this fall. Work that requires outdoor permitting will resume in spring 2026. District staff reported earlier lighting concerns on the turf were resolved as controllable through the lighting design.

Facilities staff said safe and seclusion rooms have been added in Emerson, Irving and Whittier, completing installation of such rooms in all district buildings. The district has prepared the old administrative office for external partners: Heartland AEA is expected to begin occupying office space around Oct. 1, and a local childcare program will receive dedicated office space later this fall; staff clarified children will not move into the former administrative offices, only partner office operations.

On the finance committee update, board members heard from transportation and farm-service representatives about a planned on-site fueling station at the Moss Barn to replace a closed municipal fueling site. Committee members described a dual-walled, 16,000-gallon tank with roughly 10,000 gallons for diesel and 6,000 gallons for gasoline. The committee estimated combined annual savings of about $48,000 in fuel costs plus $10,000 to $15,000 in staffing savings, producing a projected payback of approximately four to five years. District staff said a temporary tank and punch-pad fueling are being installed while the final electrical and permanent fueling hardware are completed.

The finance committee also discussed implementing purchase cards for staff who routinely purchase district supplies to reduce reimbursements and streamline procurement. Committee members said policy and controls are being developed before cards are issued.

Board members suggested exploring lighting for tennis courts during phase 2 of the high school project if the opportunity arises. No formal board action on the fuel station or tennis lighting was taken at the Sept. 8 meeting; both were discussed at committee level and will return to the board for future action if required.

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Board members voted 7-0 to approve the SIAC appointment list and to accept the annual list of concurrent courses, including those taught on-site and those that require students to travel to DMACC.

During the curriculum committee report, staff described a new personal-learning-pathways initiative intended to reinforce teacher efficacy and student engagement by offering recognition and small incentives tied to professional learning. The committee also discussed guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) in schools and what an \"AI-ready\" graduate might look like. District staff said discussions include both how students should be taught to use AI tools and how to detect and cite AI-sourced material in student work.

The committee reviewed math intervention plans and assessment requirements. Staff explained the district uses the FastBridge assessment platform and will continue to submit data to the Department of Education for statewide comparisons. Committee members noted K-6 students will be screened three times per year as required; staff said the district is increasing progress monitoring toward a two-week cadence for students receiving interventions.

Board members and staff described how student course interest data are gathered through the district's career-planning platform, Xello, and through counselors working with eighth graders and parents on four-year plans. Lacey Chernis, the district's newly created counseling and career lead, has begun work on work-based learning training and is supporting counselors on implementation.

A motion to approve the SIAC members was made by Sue Wilson and seconded by Eric Christiansen; the motion carried 7-0. A motion by Tim Mills to approve the concurrent course list, seconded by Ryan Worling, also carried 7-0.

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The action follows a competitive sale earlier that day in which board advisors reported seven bids and a narrow spread among the top proposals. The board approved a separate resolution authorizing the sale of general-obligation school bonds, series 2025, with a not-to-exceed amount of $28,440,000 for the series; the motion to approve UBS as the winning bidder carried 7 to 0 on a roll call vote.

Board members and the district’s municipal advisor said the sale produced favorable interest-cost results compared with recent financings. The municipal advisor noted the district received competitive bids with winning yields near the top of the market range and said the sale timing worked in the district’s favor as interest rates moved slightly lower since the financing plan was developed. The board was also told the district’s credit review with Moody’s during the process produced an upgraded view of the district’s credit profile.

The board heard the financing plan would structure the new GO bonds on a roughly 20-year schedule, with final payment in 2045 and a plan that anticipates future issuances through about 2029. Advisors said the district sized the sale for fiscal-year 2026 levy constraints and to provide funds for phase 1 of construction projects. The sale will close Sept. 30, when bond proceeds are expected to be available to the district.

The municipal advisor described the winning bid from UBS as having an average interest-cost figure in the mid-4 percent range; other finalist proposals clustered within a few basis points. Board members were shown the financing model and told the district will continue to monitor interest rates and property valuation growth before future issuances. The advisor also explained the bonds are being issued as a small-issuer exempt financing, which gives the district up to three years to spend proceeds without rebate restrictions.

Board President Tim Mills moved to accept the sealed bids and to approve the sale resolution; Ben Metzger seconded for the sealed-bid acceptance motion and the sale motion was seconded by Ben Metzger. The roll call on the sale carried 7 to 0.

The board packet included details on the expected project funds (roughly $27.4 million currently estimated) and on remaining voter-authorized GO bond capacity. Advisors said about $22.1 million of GO authority remained for future phases and that sales-tax-backed borrowing of about $29.8 million is expected later this year as a separate tranche.

District staff and advisors said the board will return to approve final issuance documents next week and that closing remains set for Sept. 30.

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Facilities update: high school courtyard work, turf fields, seclusion rooms; finance committee discusses on-site fuel tank

Board approves SIAC appointments, concurrent DMACC courses; curriculum committee highlights AI guidance and math monitoring

Board accepts sealed bids, approves sale of $13.2 million general-obligation bonds to UBS