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Board approves 14 non‑renewals, ratifies clerical contract and raises member pay
Summary
The St. Cloud Public School District Board approved a resolution proposing non‑renewal of 14 probationary teachers, ratified a two‑year clerical contract (total two‑year cost 7.58%), and voted to increase monthly board compensation by 2.45%.
The St. Cloud Public School District Board approved several personnel and labor items during its meeting, including a resolution to propose non‑renewal of probationary teachers, ratification of a clerical contract, and an adjustment to board member compensation.
Non‑renewal of probationary teachers
Tracy Flynn Bow, executive director of human resources and general counsel, presented a resolution proposing the non‑renewal of 14 probationary teachers as part of the district’s tentative staffing plan for 2026–27. “If we do not have an identified placement for any of our probationary teachers, it is required to propose them for non‑renewal at this time,” Flynn Bow said. The board moved the resolution (motion by Natalie Copeland; second by Diana Fenton) and approved it on a roll‑call vote.
Clerical unit tentative agreement
Flynn Bow also presented a tentative two‑year agreement with the district’s clerical unit, which represents about 64 employees. Year one provisions include step increases for eligible employees, a 1% increase in hourly wages retroactive to July 1, 2025, and an increased employer contribution to single‑plan insurance effective Oct. 1, 2025. Year two continues step progressions, adjusts longevity and increases insurance contributions and starting rates. The administration reported a total two‑year cost of 7.58%. The board approved the agreement (motion by Diana Fenton; second by Heather Weems).
Board compensation
The board also revisited a previously tabled item on monthly board compensation. Members discussed applying the year‑one average salary settlement of 2.45% to monthly board pay; the board moved and approved the adjustment (motion by Natalie Copeland; second by Diana Fenton).
Consent items and recusals
The board approved the consent agenda that included minutes, bills totaling $3,376,298.56, personnel items, grant acceptances, quarterly board expenditures and a call for bids on Apollo renovations. Board member Natalie Copeland recused herself from one consent item (Item D); that item was considered and approved separately with Copeland recused.
Votes at a glance
• Resolution proposing non‑renewal of 14 probationary teachers — approved (motion: Natalie Copeland; second: Diana Fenton).
• Tentative clerical contract (two‑year agreement; ~64 employees) — approved (motion: Diana Fenton; second: Heather Weems); total two‑year cost reported as 7.58%.
• Monthly board compensation increase (2.45% adjustment) — approved (motion: Natalie Copeland; second: Diana Fenton).
The approved actions will be reflected in district staffing and financial records as appropriate; the board did not authorize additional immediate staffing hires as part of the non‑renewal resolution and the clerical contract was presented as the final approval of a ratified unit agreement.
