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Board approves nonrenewal notices for two probationary teachers under Minnesota statute
Summary
The Board adopted a resolution to decline renewal of annual contracts for two probationary (non‑tenured) teachers, directing the superintendent to serve written notices prior to the July 1 deadline required by state law.
The Brainerd Public School Board approved a resolution declining to renew the annual teaching contracts of two probationary teachers, citing Minnesota statute requirements and directing the superintendent to serve written notice.
Director Ali Zhang (presenting the resolution text on behalf of administration) read language citing Minnesota Statute section 122A.40, subdivision 5, which describes probationary periods and notice requirements. The resolution stated the board "declines to renew the annual teaching contract of 2 probationary teachers effective at the end of this school year" and directed the superintendent or designee to serve the written nonrenewal notice before July 1, 2025. The resolution also noted that reasons for nonrenewal are private personnel data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and that each teacher has a right to request the written reasons.
Director Deja Donnellinger moved and Director Randy Heidman seconded the resolution. The board conducted a roll call, and the vote was recorded as unanimous in favor. The resolution states the employment relationship with the listed probationary teachers will end at the current contract term (identified in the resolution as 06/09/2025). The names of the two teachers were included in the consent agenda materials but were not read into the transcript; the resolution references those consent‑agenda listings.
