Alexandria school board approves three personnel resolutions; tenured teacher placed on unrequested leave in 6–1 roll call

The Alexandria Public Schools Board on April (date not specified in the record) approved three personnel resolutions brought forward by district staff, including a measure placing a tenured teacher on unrequested leave of absence that passed on a 6–1 roll call.

Director Jesse introduced the items as routine personnel actions required under Minnesota Statute 122A.40. "This is an annual process that we do for Tier 2 teachers that are on that 2 year cycle," Jesse said, explaining the legal/administrative context for the non‑renewal motions. The board approved a resolution to not renew several Tier 1 and Tier 2 licenses, then approved a separate resolution to non‑renew a probationary teacher. Both motions were moved and seconded and carried without a recorded roll call.

The third resolution proposed placing a continuing‑contract (tenured) teacher on unrequested leave of absence pending funding and program decisions tied to Learning Resource Teacher funding and other budgetary adjustments. Board member Laura voted "No" in the roll call; the chair announced, "Resolution passes 6 to 1." The roll‑call recorded the following votes: Allen — yes; Laura — no; Liz — yes; Maureen — yes; Tracy — yes; Sean — yes; Andy — yes.

Board discussion around the personnel items acknowledged budget pressures and the difficulty of making staffing changes. Jesse framed the actions as an effort "to maintain the budgetary health of our district while still supporting the student experience." Several board members and administrators noted that some positions are affected by timing of state funding, license expirations and enrollment declines.

The administration said affected staff may be eligible to reapply or be rehired depending on license status after July 1 and on eventual budget and enrollment decisions. No additional details about individual staff names or specific school assignments were discussed publicly because the agenda items concerned personnel matters.

Next steps noted in the meeting record included follow‑up at upcoming work sessions and continued budget planning; the board set a target to finalize scheduling and calendar availability for the May work session.