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Long Prairie‑Grey Eagle board votes 4‑2 to allow reinstatement access for Mister Ludwigson while legal team develops plan
Summary
After debate, the district board voted 4–2 to permit Mister Ludwigson access to district facilities and to begin legal and administrative work toward potentially reinstating him; the board directed an executive committee and counsel to develop a reintegration and contract plan.
The Long Prairie‑Grey Eagle School District board voted to allow Mister Ludwigson back onto district property and directed board leadership and legal counsel to begin developing a reintegration and contract plan following a contested discussion of superintendent options.
Board members debated whether to rehire the district’s prior superintendent, open a public search or negotiate a return. Jennifer Lee, an attorney advising the board, told members they had “two choices” — to pursue renewal of the current superintendent’s contract or to start a search — and urged the board to move quickly if it wanted to recruit candidates. Lee said, “you have a current superintendent and, the question is what you wanna move forward and renew,” and described logistical and legal issues the board would need to address during any change of leadership.
Supporters of bringing Mister Ludwigson back said staff and community feedback favored a return and urged a prompt, legally sound process. One board member who moved the motion said a majority of feedback she had gathered indicated staff and community members wanted him returned and recommended negotiating a one‑year contract as an immediate next step. Opponents cautioned that a rushed reinstatement without clear role definitions or legal safeguards could create liability and disruption for staff and administrators.
After discussion the board approved a motion to allow Mister Ludwigson campus access and to begin work with legal counsel on steps to reintegrate him; the motion passed on a roll call vote: Jeremiah — yes; Lisa — no; Lori — yes; Linda — yes; Tanya — no; Tom — yes. The board instructed the executive committee to meet the next morning and to consult Attorney Jennifer Lee on the legal and logistical details of reinstatement, including division of duties with the interim superintendent and any contract modifications.
The board’s action allows Mister Ludwigson access to email, files and district facilities while the district develops a plan; it does not, by itself, create a finalized employment contract or immediate return to full duties. The executive committee and legal counsel will report back to the full board with a proposed timeline and recommended steps.
