Board approves consent agenda and sets June 9 deadline to apply for open seat

The Leroy-Ostrander Public Schools board approved its consent agenda and several routine measures, and set a timeline to fill an open trustee seat.

The consent agenda included approval of April meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, multiple fundraising activities for the 2026–27 Washington, D.C. trip, and several personnel items: contracts for a technology specialist (Dylan Emerson), community education hires (Ian Thompson and Leanne Drees), athletic and pool staff, coach resignations and hires, and a part-time custodian to start June 1. The board approved these items by voice vote.

The board also approved a resolution to continue membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 2026–27. During the roll-call-style response the record shows: Dan — yes; Angie — yes; Nicole — yes; Kyle — absent; Chair — yes. The board approved a long-term substitute pay policy for 2026–27 and a teacher makeup day schedule tied to the master agreement.

On a tax matter the board approved a tax-debament (notification) application for Donald and Judy Orum (parcel 26.004.0042) as routine notification of a new building.

For the open school board vacancy the board discussed process options, agreed to post the vacancy and set the application closing date as June 9 so they could consider filling the seat at the next meeting. The motion to set the June 9 closing date passed; one member (Dan) recorded an abstention during the voice vote. The board clarified applications may be submitted by email or by written letter to the district office and discussed posting on the district website and in the local paper.

The meeting concluded after the board restated key calendar dates (graduation, Memorial Day, last day of school) and adjourned.