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Houston Public School Board approves contracts, pay changes and routine items; tables superintendent goals for later review
Summary
The Houston Public School District board approved a two‑year lawn‑mowing contract, kept adult lunch prices at $5, raised substitute pay to $150 a day, accepted donations and renewed a rural schools membership; discussion of superintendent goals was tabled for further review.
The Houston Public School District board on an evening vote approved a package of routine operational items, including a two‑year lawn‑mowing contract and increases in substitute pay, while tabling a decision on board and superintendent goals for further discussion.
Board members unanimously approved a two‑year renewal with the district's current lawn contractor and voted to hold adult lunch prices at $5 pending state guidance. The board also raised daily substitute pay to $150, accepted several community donations, and authorized renewal of membership in the Minnesota Rural Education Association.
Why it matters: the votes finalize near‑term operational…
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