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Board approves election call, 10‑year facilities plan (including $135K asbestos work), MOU and activity fee increase
Summary
At its July 15 meeting the Little Falls School Board unanimously adopted a resolution calling the Nov. 2024 school board election, approved the 10‑year long‑term facilities maintenance plan (including a proposed $135,000 asbestos abatement funded via excess levy), ratified an MOU for an employee, and approved an increase in activity fees.
The Little Falls School Board approved several formal actions during its July 15 meeting.
The board adopted a resolution calling the school district general election to be held in conjunction with the state general election in November 2024. The resolution directs the clerk to post and publish required notices and coordinate with county and municipal election officials, citing Minnesota election law for precincts, sample ballots and posting requirements.
Trustees also adopted the district's 10‑year long‑term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan required for LTFM revenue. The plan includes routine facility work and lists an asbestos abatement project estimated at $135,000 to be completed in fiscal year 2026. Finance staff characterized that abatement as a health‑and‑safety expense that could be funded through an excess levy; the board was told the precise impact on taxpayers will be calculated and presented with the levy proposal in September. Administration noted this adoption is the first procedural step in the levy cycle.
The board approved a memorandum of understanding between the district and the MSEA union concerning employee Jill Moore; the MOU was presented in the board packet and carried on the motion and second.
On activities finance, trustees approved an increase in activity/ticket fees that administration proposed after its activities update. The approved change raises adult ticket prices from $7 to $8 and raises non‑district student tickets from $3 to $5; the district also plans to implement point‑of‑sale at gates and to permit free admission for seniors 60 and older. Administration said it would either absorb the $1 GoFan convenience fee or pass it through depending on final implementation details.
All four formal motions were approved by the board during the meeting; roll calls and voice votes were recorded for the major items. The clerk is directed to carry out the election posting and other statutory notice steps; finance staff will present a proposed levy in September that will show any tax impact from the LTFM expenditures.
