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Waconia school board approves 2027–29 academic calendars, TCO sponsorship and multiple policy updates
Summary
The ISD 110 School Board on Jan. 26 approved consent items including personnel changes, adopted the 2027–29 academic calendars (27‑28 before Labor Day, 28‑29 after Labor Day), ratified a TCO sponsorship agreement, and approved a package of second‑read board policies in unanimous roll‑call votes.
The ISD 110 School Board (Waconia Public School District) voted Jan. 26 to approve several routine and policy items, including hiring and personnel changes, the district’s 2027–29 academic calendars, a TCO sponsorship agreement and a package of second‑read policies.
School board member Rosin moved to approve the 2027–28 calendar with a before‑Labor Day start and the 2028–29 calendar with an after‑Labor Day start; School board member Hagen seconded. A roll‑call vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
The board approved a TCO Sponsorship Agreement on a motion by Rosin and a second from Bergstrom; the roll‑call vote was unanimous. The transcript does not include financial terms or further details of the sponsorship.
The board also approved a package of second‑read policies on a single motion by Rosin, seconded by Hagen, and carried by unanimous roll call. Policies approved included: 414 Mandated Reporting (child neglect or physical or sexual abuse); 501 School Weapons Policy; 417 Chemical Use and Abuse; 507.5 School Resource Officer; 513 Student Promotion, Retention and Program Design; 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records; 519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies; 601 School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals; 612.1 Development of Parental Involvement Policies for Title I Programs; 616 School District System Accountability; and 621 Literacy and the Read Act. The board record shows the policies by number and short title; the transcript does not provide policy text or discussion details.
On routine matters, the board approved the consent agenda, which included bills and wire transfers, multiple personnel actions and receipts of donations. Personnel items recorded in the agenda text included the hire of Joseph Houglum as a custodial cleaner at Waconia High School (replacement, 8 hours/day; 261 days); Alyssa Sawinski as a Grade 3 long‑term substitute at Sibley Elementary (listed as SV); a status change for Maria Holmquist to Day Lead Custodian at WHS; leaves of absence for Jennifer Bloem (assistant head cook), Tom Clemensen (custodial/maintenance), Sue Hayes (educational assistant), Vanessa Lemmerman (teacher), and Lee Vanderlinde (groundskeeper); and retirements/resignations including Makayla Bogeman (educational assistant SPED), Lorae McKeever (speech language pathologist), Katie Foley (educational assistant SPED), and John Kelzer (industrial arts teacher). The consent agenda was approved on a motion by Bergstrom, seconded by Hagen, and carried by unanimous roll call.
All recorded motions during the meeting were adopted by roll‑call votes described as "all in favor"; the roll call at the meeting opening listed members Bergstrom, Rosin, Arnita, Amott (chair), Hagen and Kelzer‑Breeden present, with Wilson joining virtually for medical reasons.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
