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Votes at a glance: Hinckley-Finlayson board actions and outcomes
Summary
The board approved the transportation contract with 4.0 (6–1), renewed a $700 agricultural lease (5–2), accepted bids for pool boiler replacement and auditors, approved the support staff handbook, and signed several routine policy and financial items.
At its meeting, the Hinckley-Finlayson School District board recorded the following formal actions and outcomes.
Contract with 4.0 for pupil transportation (motion approved): The board approved a contract to transfer pupil transportation to 4.0, effective July 1, 2026. Roll-call vote: Leo yes; Janelle yes; Jamie yes; Dave yes; Heather yes; Angela yes; Toby no. Outcome: approved (6–1). Administration described estimated recurring savings of roughly $370,000 and said drivers would be offered options to continue on their routes with 4.0 where feasible.
K‑back lease renewal (motion approved): The board renewed a lease with the current agricultural tenant at $700 per year/month (as presented) after discussion about tax liability and tenant maintenance. Roll-call vote recorded: Angela yes; Toby no; Leo yes; Janelle no; Jamie yes; Dave yes; Heather yes. Outcome: approved (5–2).
ESST and vacation payout for transportation staff (motion approved): Because transportation staff will transition to 4.0, the board approved a one‑time payout option for accrued ESST and vacation time (the board approved the option described as paying out accrued balances; one board member abstained). Outcome: approved (majority; one abstention).
Support staff handbook (motion approved): Board approved the updated support staff handbook, which includes transportation‑related provisions to facilitate the transition to 4.0. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
Pool boiler repair (motion approved): The board accepted the Craft bid to replace the pool boiler (Craft bid ~$31,900; Johnson Controls bid ~$30,722 but Craft included disposal and preferred assessment). Funding to come from general funds; motion carried unanimously.
Auditor selection (motion approved): The board accepted Bergen KDV’s auditor proposal to continue auditing services for the next three years; Bergen KDV was the lowest bid and the administration’s recommendation. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
SCRED transition program lease (motion approved): The board approved a lease renewal for the transition program (SCRED) occupying second‑floor space. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
DNR one‑year lease (motion approved) and building trim repair (motion approved): The board renewed a one-year lease at $2,000/month with the DNR without requiring prior improvements and separately approved trim repairs to the DNR‑occupied building area; loft removal was deferred. Outcome: both motions approved by voice votes.
Procedural items: The board approved the consent agenda, bills and a set of three policies reapproved for the month (motion and voice votes reported in meeting minutes).
