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Forest Lake board debates agenda process, approves consent items including donations and personnel actions
Summary
Members debated whether significant items should be added to the agenda at the board table, then approved the consent agenda (items 6.1'6.5), accepted donations totaling $28,343.36, approved a retirement, and ratified employment items including a board member's part-time district employment.
Forest Lake Area Schools trustees debated board practice for adding last-minute items to the agenda before approving several consent items, including personnel approvals and donations.
Member Tyson said she was surprised by the timing of a recent resolution and those agenda additions while she was absent. "I had no prior knowledge that this was gonna happen," Tyson said, adding she had not been contacted in advance and that the process "felt disrespectful" to members who were not given notice.
Board Chair (referred to in the meeting as the chair) explained…
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