Board approves DECA field trip, financial audit, concurrent enrollment CNA pathway, donations and several policy updates

The ISD 191 Board of Education voted on several business items at its Nov. 6 meeting. Actions below record motions, movers/seconders when stated, and recorded outcomes based on the meeting transcript.

DECA international career development conference (preliminary approval) The board gave preliminary approval for Burnsville High School DECA to attend the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia (April 24–28, 2026). Motion: “Approve the DECA field trip” (moved by Director Saxe; seconded by Director Chester). Outcome: approved unanimously.

Financial audit report (2024–25) Director of Finance Tyler Denny reported an unmodified (clean) audit opinion with no material weaknesses, no single-audit findings and an increase in the general fund unassigned balance. Motion: “Approve the financial audit report for 2024–25” (moved by Director Ault; seconded by Director Chester). Outcome: approved unanimously.

Concurrent enrollment agreement — CNA pathway The board approved a concurrent enrollment agreement with Minneapolis College (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) enabling students to earn credits and a certified nursing assistant certification through a two-semester sequence. Motion: “Approve the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities concurrent enrollment agreement… and authorize the superintendent to execute the agreement” (moved by Director Saxe; seconded by Director Anderson). Outcome: approved unanimously.

Resolution to accept donations (roll-call) Superintendent Dr. Latanya Daniels presented multiple community donations supporting pathways programming and district programs (donors included Greater Twin Cities United Way, Robert Bosch Community Fund, Target employee giving, CyberGrants/Charity Aid Foundation, Dakota County Shop Food Shelf, GiveMN, US Bank employee giving, and local community groups supporting Sky Oaks and nutrition services). Motion: “Adopt a resolution to approve and accept these donations” (moved by Director Chester; seconded by Director Mickelson). Roll-call recorded: Director Saxe — Aye; Director Anderson — Aye; Director Chester — Aye; Chair Werb — Aye; Director Ault — Aye; Director Mickelson — Aye. Resolution declared passed.

Policy changes and regulatory cleanup (first readings / rescindings) Policy 208 (development, adoption and implementation of policies) — administration recommended adding personal electronic communication devices (cell phones) to the list of items requiring annual review; motion approved on first reading (moved by Director Anderson; seconded by Director Saxe). Policy 509 (enrollment of nonresidents) — recommended edits removed redundant lottery language and clarified web posting; motion approved on first reading. Administration also recommended rescinding several dormant regulations related to enrollment, purchasing/bid requirements and equal employment opportunity; the board approved rescinding those regulations.

Closed session — labor negotiations The board voted to close the public meeting under Minnesota Statute 13D.03 to discuss labor negotiation strategy (motion moved by Director Ault; seconded by Director Chester). Outcome: approved unanimously. The board moved to the HR Conference Room for the closed session and did not return to the dais.

The motions above were recorded on the public meeting record; where the transcript shows “motion carries unanimously” the board did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript except for the donations resolution where the aye votes are recorded by name.