Board approves multiple routine policies, bank designation and safety funding; rescinds Positive School Expectations policy

The Faribault Public School District board approved multiple routine items and several policy and operational decisions at its Feb. 18 meeting. Key formal outcomes recorded in the public minutes and transcript follow.

Votes and formal approvals

- Gifts and donations: The board adopted Resolution 25-23 to accept in-kind and cash gifts from Music Mart Faribault (listed as cello, foam shoulder rests, and other supplies) for the district orchestra program. The roll call showed five members present and voting in the affirmative (motion passed 5–0).

- Policy revisions (second readings): The board approved second readings and adoption of multiple policy revisions that had been recommended by the district policy committee. The motion combined a list of policies; the items were advanced on the committee recommendation and approved by voice vote.

- Rescission of Policy 5-37 (Positive School Expectations): The board voted to rescind Policy 5-37 and continue to govern operational expectations through student handbooks that are based on MSBA templates. The motion passed by voice vote.

- Designation of Reliance Bank: After an RFP process managed with outside…