NRHEG board approves classroom section realignment, non‑renewal of one probationary teacher and grants continuing contracts

The NRHEG School District board took three personnel actions on March 16: it approved a staff‑neutral section realignment driven by enrollment, adopted a resolution to non‑renew one probationary teacher, and approved continuing contracts for teachers who completed the statutory probationary period.

Superintendent Mr. May explained the enrollment “bubble” moving through lower grades prompted reducing one fifth‑grade section and restoring one third‑grade section for next year; administration characterized the change as staff neutral. The board approved the adjustment by motion.

The board then considered a resolution to non‑renew the probationary contract of Brian Belcort (identified in the meeting materials as a probationary teacher in Independent School District 2168). The resolution was read into the record and the board conducted a roll‑call vote; the chair announced the resolution carried (the record indicated the vote was approximately 5–1). The resolution states the non‑renewal is taken pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, subdivision 5, and directs that written notice be sent.

Finally, administration presented the annual list of probationary teachers eligible for continuing contracts after completing three consecutive years; trustees approved the recommended continuing contracts and discussed that statutory timelines permit later reductions if budgetary conditions require it.

The board recorded the non‑renewal and the continuing‑contract approvals in the meeting minutes; administration will send required notices and proceed with hiring/termination timelines as required by statute.