The Houston Public School District board approved a set of routine actions Wednesday, accepting community donations, authorizing submission for an interdistrict hockey co‑op for one student and certifying the district's annual MDE site verification.

The board adopted a resolution accepting community gifts that included $300 to the Houston High School football program, $629.98 to the Houston High School volleyball program and $1,000 from Mary George for a Washington, D.C. trip. Nikki moved to approve the donations and Mark seconded; the board then took a roll‑call that produced unanimous aye responses and the resolution was adopted.

Board members also approved the district's annual MDE verification of district and school site information. Staff member Anna confirmed the verification was completed online; Josh moved to accept the verification and Richard seconded the motion, which passed without further debate.

On interdistrict athletics, the board approved moving forward with paperwork to allow a single Houston student to participate on a La Crescent hockey team. Board discussion noted La Crescent had already approved the co‑op on their side; parents will be responsible for transportation, the student will pay the normal activity fee, and the district plans to propose a per‑pupil fee for board review next week. Mark moved to advance the co‑op submission, Nikki seconded, and the motion carried.

Members received several informational updates. A staff member reported a minor increase in meal pricing — a 5‑cent change — and said state legislation requires a $5 minimum price for school meals, which is why the district set the minimum at $5. Fall athletics participation totals were reported as: football 49, volleyball 45, cheer 6, cross country 3, and soccer 14; musical participation was estimated at about 20–24 students. No policy changes or new fees were adopted during these reports.

During public comment, Amy Kulitz thanked the district “for continuing as of today to allow students grades 1 through 6 to have the option of having milk at their snack break time every day,” saying milk is an important source of nutrition for growing students.

Board members also recognized staff and volunteers for summer projects and noted that bus driver Dan will retire after 45 years of service. The board was reminded that a facilities committee will meet after the session to discuss parking‑lot work and lighting for the elementary school performance space. The meeting adjourned following routine closing motions.