Delano board approves consent agenda, personnel hires, policy first reads and membership resolution; accepts $69,662.22 in donations

The Delano Public School District school board approved several routine and governance items during its meeting, including a resolution accepting community donations, personnel hires, multiple policy first reads and membership in the Minnesota State High School League.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: Approved by voice vote. Motion to approve moved by Ryan; second recorded by Kim. Outcome: Approved.

- Resolution accepting gifts: Approved by roll call. The board recorded donations from multiple boosters and patrons totaling $69,662.22 for athletics, drama, kindergarten field trips and robotics. Key donations listed in the resolution included $11,758.32 for girls lacrosse; $10,561.66 from drama boosters; $10,168.25 from the baseball booster club; $8,164.12 from the Delano Tiger Athletic Booster Club for volleyball; and smaller donations to other athletic and activity groups. Outcome: Approved (roll call: Board member Schaus—Aye; Board member Morella—Aye; Board member Depa—Aye; Board member Gherke—Aye; Board member Black—Aye; Board member Roser—Aye; one member absent/not voting was noted as Baker).

- Personnel matters: Approved by voice vote to authorize summer and pre‑school-year hiring. Motion to approve moved by Rachel; seconded by Corey. Outcome: Approved.

- Policies (first reads): The board approved a package of policies (items 12a–12k) on first reading as listed on the agenda. Policies included: • 5.24 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (first read) • 7.07 Transportation of Students Placed in Day Treatment Programs (first and only read per agenda) • 5.03 Student Attendance (first and only read per agenda) • 4.14 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical Abuse (first and only read per agenda) • 8.07 Crisis Management Policy (clarified during the meeting as the first of two reads) • 7.09 Student Transportation Safety Policy (first read) • 8.02 Disposal of Obsolete Equipment and Material (first read) • 6.02 Organization of School Calendar and School Day (first read) • 6.21 Literacy and READ Act (first read) • 5.34 Unpaid Meal Charges (first read) • 5.16 Student Medication and Telehealth (first read) • 5.15 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records (first read) • 4.18 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School (first read)

Several motions were moved and seconded by board members during the votes. For one policy—8.07 (crisis management)—the board clarified the item is the first of two readings rather than a single "first and only" reading. All policy first reads on the agenda were approved to proceed.

- Minnesota State High School League membership resolution: Approved by roll call. Outcome: Approved (roll call votes recorded: Morella—Yes; Black—Aye; Roser—Aye; Gherke—Aye; Schaus—Aye; Depa—Aye).

Motion and vote details

- Consent agenda: mover Ryan; seconder Kim; voice vote—Aye—Motion carries. - Gifts resolution: motion to accept; seconder Ryan; roll call with named board members recorded as Aye; motion carries. The donations enumerated in the resolution total $69,662.22 across athletics, drama and robotics. - Personnel matters: mover Rachel; seconder Corey; voice vote—Aye—Motion carries. - Policies 12a–12k: motions and seconds recorded on the record for each policy; individual motions carried by voice vote (except where roll call was specified). - MSHSL resolution: moved by Shouse; seconded by Black; roll call recorded; motion carries.

The board adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.