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Delano school board approves consent agenda, gift resolutions, personnel report and several policy actions

5684034 ยท May 20, 2025

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Summary

At its May 19 meeting the Delano Public School District School Board approved the consent agenda and a resolution accepting multiple gifts, approved a personnel report, accepted two policy second reads, selected a food-service vendor, amended the 2025-26 graduation date and advanced a weapons policy for first reading.

The Delano Public School District School Board voted on multiple routine and policy items at its May 19 meeting.

The board approved the consent agenda (minutes and financial reports), accepted a resolution approving gifts from community organizations, approved a personnel report, adopted two policy changes on second reading (policy 413, harassment and violence; policy 213, school board committees), approved a food-service prime vendor proposal, amended the 2025-26 school calendar to move graduation from June 7 to May 31, and approved a first reading of policy 501 (school weapons). All recorded motions carried.

Votes and motions at a glance

- Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Board member Brian and seconded by Board member Corey. The board voted by voice; the motion carried.

- Resolution: Acceptance of gifts (Loretto Lions Club and KLN Enterprises) Motion: approve resolution accepting gifts as listed (Loretto Lions Club: $4,000 for Delano Intermediate School Eagle Bluff field trip; $1,500 for Delano High School senior breakfast; $60 for EL testing; KLN Enterprises: $500 for archery club). Mover: Board member Depa; second: Jim. Roll-call votes recorded: Board member Baker: Aye; Board member Moriola: Aye; Board member Black: Aye; Board member Roser: Aye; Board member Kirke: Aye; Board member Schaust: Aye; Board member Depa: Aye. Outcome: approved (motion carries).

- Personnel report: Motion to approve the personnel report (staffing/hiring related to summer TKC) was moved by Board member Depa and seconded by Jess. Board approved by voice vote; motion carries.

- Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence): Motion to approve second reading due to substantive changes was moved by Board member Depa and seconded by Chost; board voted by voice and the motion carried.

- Policy 213 (School Board Committees): Motion by Corey, seconded by Sarah to approve the second reading; board voted by voice and motion carried.

- Food Service prime vendor: Administration recommended acceptance of the lone bid (the incumbent vendor). Motion to approve the prime vendor selection was moved by Ryan and seconded by Corey; board approved by voice vote and the motion carried. The contract includes renewal options up to three additional years after the initial year.

- Amendment to 2025-26 school calendar (graduation date): Administration recommended changing graduation from June 7 to the first Sunday after Memorial Day (on this occasion the board approved moving the 2025 date to May 31). Motion to approve was made and carried by voice vote.

- Policy 501 (School Weapons): The board approved a first reading of policy 501, broadening the definition of weapons; no final adoption occurred (first read approved).

- Adjournment: Motion carried to adjourn.

The board did not take any votes altering the district budget or adopting ordinances. Several items were reported as discussed in prior work sessions (the food-service bid and policy edits).