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Board approves curriculum, mental‑health contract and calendar; nomination made to regional board
Summary
The board unanimously approved a revised third/fifth grade science curriculum and the 2025–26 school calendar, approved a one‑year contract with Range Mental Health Center (motion recorded 5‑0‑1 with one abstention), and nominated Brandy Lauterger to the RAMS board.
Several items requiring formal board action were decided at the meeting.
• TwiX/Twig elementary science curriculum (grades 3 and 5): After discussion about inventorying existing materials and the need to meet new Minnesota science standards, the board approved the recommended materials package. A member of the district science committee said the original quote exceeded $200,000 but was reduced to a pared‑down package; the board voted in favor (motion passed unanimously).
• Professional services contract — Range Mental Health Center (07/01/2025–06/30/2026): The board approved a one‑year professional services contract. The clerk recorded the motion as passing 5‑0‑1 with Larson Lottager abstaining.
• 2025–26 school calendar: The board approved a draft calendar that eliminates Wednesday early‑out and adds four staff‑development days; the calendar was approved unanimously.
• RAMS board nomination: The board nominated and approved Brandy Lauterger as its nominee for the at‑large seat on the RAMS board (term ending 12/31/2025); Brandy accepted the nomination.
Other routine consent and report motions were approved by voice vote during the meeting; the clerk recorded unanimous approvals where indicated by the board.
