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Winona board votes to nonrenew several probationary teachers; approves notices of unrequested leave
Summary
The board approved a resolution to nonrenew multiple probationary teaching contracts effective June 5, 2026, citing Minnesota Statute 122A.40; the board also approved notices proposing placement of other teachers on unrequested leave of absence under the same statute, with written notice and hearing rights explained.
The Winona Area Public School District board adopted a resolution to nonrenew the contracts of multiple probationary teachers at the end of the 2025–26 school year, effective June 5, 2026, citing Minnesota Statute 122A.40 subsection 5 and the district’s master agreement. The district read aloud the list of affected employees during the meeting.
Board members then approved written notices proposing placement of several additional teachers on unrequested leave of absence without pay under Minnesota Statute 122A.40 subdivision 10 and the master agreement, noting the reasons can include financial limitations, consolidation, or reduction in positions. Administration explained that affected teachers are entitled to a hearing if requested in writing within 14 days of receipt of notice.
The board conducted roll-call votes for these items during the meeting; the nonrenewal resolution passed and written notices will be sent to the listed teachers. Administration emphasized compliance with statutory notice and hearing procedures as required by statute and the master agreement.
What was on the list: the superintendent/readers named multiple individual teachers and their building assignments (as read into the record). Affected staff will receive written notice and instructions about the statutory hearing process.
