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Board approves K–12 math adoption, accepts donations and personnel actions
Summary
The Delano Public School District board approved a new K–12 math curriculum, accepted several donor gifts, approved routine personnel matters including Kim Finn’s retirement effective 2026‑06‑30, and adopted a 9–12 world language report. Board members discussed concerns about digital vs. print curriculum delivery.
At its recent meeting, the Delano Public School District board approved several routine and programmatic actions, including adoption of a new K–12 math curriculum and a 9–12 world language review, acceptance of donor gifts for schools and activities, and approval of personnel matters including the announced retirement of Kim Finn effective June 30, 2026.
Donations: The board moved and adopted a resolution accepting multiple gifts to district programs. The items listed for acceptance included: Delano Elementary PIE, $9,793.68 for Delano Elementary; Foxtops for Education, $22.30 for Delano Intermediate School; Delano Education Foundation, $297.26 for band and choir trip; Delano Tiger Athletic Booster Club items totaling several thousand dollars for athletics and travel; Delano Rage Lacrosse, $12,000 for a lacrosse practice wall; and a $1,000 gift designated for the robotics team (Blackbaud Medtronic/Gredson's). The board carried the acceptance by roll‑call vote.
Personnel: The personnel report noted that Kim Finn announced plans to retire, effective 2026‑06‑30. The board approved the personnel matters as presented.
Curriculum adoptions: The board discussed and then adopted a new K–12 math curriculum. Board members raised questions about the curriculum’s digital delivery after a parent email asserted the material was "90% digital." Superintendent Matt replied that the curriculum is closer to "50%" digital and said the district will monitor implementation and review results; he described the adoption as the end point of a multi‑year review and said adjustments are possible based on data and vendor updates. The board also approved the 9–12 world language review and adoption report.
Votes at a glance: • Consent agenda (minutes and financial reports): motion carried by voice vote. • Acceptance of gifts (resolution): motion approved by roll call; named board members voted aye. • Personnel matters (including Kim Finn retirement effective 2026‑06‑30): approved. • K–12 math curriculum adoption: motion made, seconded and approved after discussion about digital delivery and monitoring. • 9–12 world language adoption: motion made, seconded and approved.
Board members asked for follow‑up and monitoring after the curriculum change, including routine updates on how digital delivery is working in classrooms and any measurable effects on scores. The superintendent said the district will continue to review implementation data and report back to the board.
