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Bemidji board rehired two teachers, adopted 2025–26 goals and approved multiple policy updates
Summary
On Aug. 17 the Bemidji Public School District board unanimously approved a resolution rehiring Madison Lampton and Jackson Lindsay, adopted three district goals (including a 2% MCA target and a FY2027 budget balance goal) and approved first readings/updates for several district policies aligning with state statute and MSBA guidance.
The Bemidji Public School District board unanimously approved a slate of personnel actions, district goals and first readings of multiple policy updates at its Aug. 17 regular meeting.
Jordan Hickman presented a resolution to rehire two teachers who had been released in the spring, naming Madison Lampton and Jackson Lindsay. After a motion, second and a roll-call vote, board members Frenzel, Akas, Manakee, Haugen, Longboatner, Wall and the Chair recorded "yes," and the resolution passed unanimously.
Superintendent Olsen presented the district’s proposed 2025–26 goals and the board approved them by voice vote. The goals include: a 2% recommended increase in MCA math and reading scores with an added student-growth element based on FastBridge assessments; a goal to stabilize enrollment year-over-year; and a financial goal to…
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