The Albert Lea Public School District board at its organizational meeting confirmed a leadership slate, set standing committee assignments and approved routine administrative resolutions.

Board members nominated Gary Schindler and Dave Klatt for chair. After nominations, a reported tally showed three votes for Klatt and two for Schindler. Schindler told the board, "I'm willing and able." The board later moved to approve the full slate of officers and standing committees as discussed; the motion was seconded and the board chair announced the motion passed, 7 to 0.

The adopted slate includes Gary Schindler as vice chair (selected by unanimous voice vote), Angie Hoffman continuing as clerk and Mary Jo as treasurer. Committee assignments were set with members volunteering for finance, policy and facilities committees; the chair said finance will include Gary and Mary Jo, policy will remain chaired by Kim with Gary and Angie serving, and facilities will be chaired by Davie with Neil and Angie as members.

The board also approved its published meeting schedule and several routine resolutions listed on the agenda as 5-1 through 5-9. Those resolutions name banks and newspapers for official business and delegate operational authority for purchases, contracts and other routine transactions to district staff; the transcript names Dr. Heil and Paul Durman, director of finance, in connection with delegated operational responsibilities. The chair moved to accept the printed resolutions; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote with no opposition recorded.

Members briefly discussed external committee representation, including the district's rotating role with the Minnesota State High School League and participation in advocacy organizations described in the transcript as SAFE ("schools advocating for fair funding") and MREA. Director Skor and others clarified that the MSHSL representative role is typically used only if local appeals or eligibility disputes arise. The board also noted attendance logistics for upcoming Minnesota School Boards Association events and encouraged members to attend director-district sessions.

With no further business, the chair listed upcoming meeting dates on the printed schedule (the transcript lists Jan. 20, Feb. 2 and Feb. 17) and adjourned the meeting.