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Delano board approves consent agenda, gift receipts, personnel actions and several policies; Wright Tech LTFM resolution passes
Summary
At the April 28 meeting the Delano school board approved the consent agenda, accepted donated funds, approved personnel actions including one retirement, passed a set of policy readings, and authorized the FY27 Wright Tech Center LTFM resolution by roll call.
The Delano Public Schools board approved a slate of routine and substantive items during its April 28 meeting, including the consent agenda, acceptance of donated funds, personnel actions, and several policy readings. The board also approved the FY27 Wright Tech Center LTFM resolution by roll call.
Key votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: Approved by voice vote after a motion by Ryan Bridal and a second from Corey (voice vote: all in favor). The consent agenda included minutes from the previous meeting and financial reports.
- Resolution to accept gifts: Approved by roll call. The resolution acknowledged donations from Charities Aid Foundation ($22 for Delano Elementary School), DIS Pie ($500 for school author), and Loretto Lions Club ($3,000 for an AED for nursing). The board moved and seconded the resolution and conducted a roll-call vote in which the recorded board members voted Aye.
- Personnel matters: Approved, with the board noting the retirement of Sandy Meyerson after 32 years of service to the district. The personnel slate passed by voice vote after a motion and second.
- FY27 Wright Tech Center LTFM resolution: Approved by roll call after a motion by Corey and a second by Deppen. The board recorded Aye votes from members present; the resolution covers long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) funding allocations to the Wright Tech Center for FY27.
- Policy readings and approvals: The board advanced multiple policies. Items approved (voice or roll-call votes as noted in the minutes) included second readings and approvals of policy 4.10 (Family and Medical Leave), policy 6.14 (District Testing Plan and Procedure), rescission of policy 617 (District insurance of preparatory and high school standards), and policy 701 (Establishment and adoption of the school district's budget). The board also approved first reads or substantive changes to policy 4.13 (Harassment and Violence) and a bundle of policies (4.18, 4.19, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03) presented for first-and-only read due to scheduled review. A separate substantive-first read for policy 2.13 (School Board Committees) also moved forward.
Vote records (as recorded in meeting minutes)
- Resolution accepting gifts: Roll-call recorded Aye votes by the members who were polled during the meeting (transcript records each member saying "Aye").
- FY27 Wright Tech Center LTFM resolution: Roll-call recorded Aye votes by Board Member Barbara Pichels, Board Member Baker, Board Member Deppen, Board Member Black, Board Member Roser and a board member recorded as "Moraiba" in the transcript. The motion carried.
Board discussion and context
Board members thanked employees for long service (noting Sandy Meyerson’s 32-year career). Superintendent and staff also noted that some approvals were routine annual items (for example, contract renewals such as milk and bread vendors will be considered after the legislature finishes its session) and that finance-related approvals tie into the district’s annual budget process.
Ending / next steps
The board moved to adjourn after public comment yielded no speakers. The administrative team will present the preliminary FY26 budget in a May work session and follow up on legislative budget developments that could affect meal pricing and state funding streams.
