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Board approves classified technology agreement, adopts updated superintendent job description and refers administrator code-of-ethics language
Summary
Forest Lake Area Schools approved a two-year technology specialist classified agreement, replaced an existing superintendent job description with MSBA-recommended language, and referred a proposed administrator code-of-ethics policy to the policy committee for clarification about state-level enforcement.
The Forest Lake Area Schools board approved multiple personnel and policy items at its meeting, including a two-year technology specialist classified agreement, adoption of a revised superintendent job description based on Minnesota School Boards Association language, and referral of an administrator code-of-ethics draft back to the policy committee for clarification.
The technology specialist agreement covers the classified technology group and implements a 3% wage increase in each year of the two-year contract and a $100 increase in dependent coverage in the second year. “This agreement represents the final agreement within the classified groups,” Superintendent Dr. Steve Massey said, and administration recommended board approval. A roll-call vote recorded ayes from all present members; the motion carried.
On policy, the board voted to rescind Policy 201 and adopt a new job description labeled Policy 13-04A that aligns with MSBA language. The motion to rescind and replace was approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The board also considered proposed Policy 13-06, an administrator code of ethics that incorporates statutory language and references the Board of School Administrators’ role in complaints and enforcement. Dr. Massey recommended the item return to policy work for clearer language that distinguishes state licensing/enforcement by the Board of School Administrators from local board responsibilities; the board voted to send the draft back to the policy committee.
Votes at a glance: - Technology specialist agreement (two-year classified agreement, 3% annual wage increases; $100 dependent coverage increase in year two): approved by roll call (ayes recorded). - Superintendent job description (rescind Policy 201; adopt Policy 13-04A, MSBA language): approved by voice vote; replaced Policy 201 with Policy 13-04A. - Administrator code of ethics (Proposed Policy 13-06): referred back to policy committee for clarification (motion approved).
What this means: The classified wage settlement finalizes the district’s contract talks for this group and sets pay increases for the next two years. The job description change aligns district policy language with MSBA-recommended wording for the superintendent role. The administrator code-of-ethics draft will be refined so it clearly references state licensing and complaint procedures overseen by the Board of School Administrators rather than suggesting local enforcement authority.
