The Fargo Board of Education approved a purchase agreement for the property at 1404 Seventh Street South — adjacent to Clara Barton school — for $275,000 and authorized district staff to finalize details related to the acquisition.

Tara Brandner told the board that, following two executive sessions on July 8 and Aug. 12, district negotiators were instructed to pursue a purchase offer. Brandner said negotiators Rick Flaxbart and she "were ultimately able to agree to the sale and a purchase agreement of that house for $275,000." She added that the only change from the instructions given in executive session was that the district would pay Rick Flaxbart’s commission, approximately 3 percent.

Nut graf: The purchase puts district ownership next to an existing school building (Clara Barton). The board approved the square‑one purchase; details about what items the seller will remove from the house and how the district will secure the property during transition remain to be finalized by staff.

Board member Robin Nelson made the motion to approve the purchase agreement and Allie seconded. After a roll call the board approved the motion 9–0. During discussion a board member asked whether items inside the house would be removed; Brandner said the list of items to be removed had not been finalized and that she, Rick Flaxbart and district staff would work with facilities staff (James Hand) to ensure safety during the transition.

Ending: The purchase agreement is signed and the district will proceed with closing steps; board members asked that discussions from the prior executive sessions remain confidential and emphasized staff should coordinate next steps on move‑out, site safety and any necessary facilities actions.