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ISD 31 board approves 2025–26 early-out calendar, advances 2026–27 calendar and adopts instructional policy revisions
Summary
The ISD 31 school board approved the 2025–26 school calendar with scheduled early-release training days and unanimously advanced several policy and calendar items at its Feb. 24 meeting.
The ISD 31 school board approved several calendar and policy items Monday in a string of motions that passed unanimously.
Key outcomes at a glance:
- Approval of the 2025–26 school calendar with early-release days for required training (motion passed unanimously).
- First reading and acceptance of the 2026–27 school calendar as presented (motion passed unanimously).
- First reading and adoption of a revised Instructional Curriculum policy aligned with MSBA Model Policy 604; the district noted a section of policy language was made consistent with policy committee recommendations despite a stated inconsistency among state statutes (motion passed unanimously).
- Rescission of four district policies found to be duplicates or superseded by newly adopted policies (motion passed unanimously).
Procedural motions such as approval of the meeting agenda and the consent agenda also passed without opposition at the start of the meeting.
No roll-call vote tallies by member name were recorded in the public transcript; each motion was announced, seconded and carried with the board saying “none opposed” or “that carries unanimously.” The board did not adopt any ordinances, contracts or budget amendments at the meeting.
Clarifying details provided by staff:
- The district described the 2025–26 early-out dates tied to required training as October 15, November 20, December 12, January 9, March 4 and April 2 (dates presented by staff for training alignment).
- District staff explained the 2026–27 calendar was developed in collaboration with the Bemidji Education Association (BEA) and is intended to be a typical calendar without early-release days, reflecting the conclusion of the REID Act early-out period.
The board’s action items were presented as routine business; staff noted calendar and policy work is part of multi-month policy committee and negotiating processes. No contracts, appropriations or appointments requiring separate public hearings were on the agenda.
