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Board approves donations, consent agenda and a two-year transportation contract increase
Summary
The Albert Lea Public School District board approved May donations totaling $1,916.70 and carried the consent agenda; it also approved a transportation contract with negotiated increases of 4% for 2026–27 and 5% for 2027–28 (recorded as passing 7-0).
The board moved and approved the meeting agenda, accepted May donations totaling $1,916.70 and carried the consent agenda without discussion. The donations included contributions from the Albert Lea Public Education Foundation, Cargill, Kiwanis Noon Club, Box Tops and others supporting field trips, athletics and student activities.
On a separate action, the board reviewed and voted to renew the district transportation contract with negotiated rate increases of 4% for 2026–27 and 5% for 2027–28. The superintendent said driver-hour pay had risen to $45 this year; board members asked about driver recruitment and were told the local contractor has been able to fill positions despite national shortages. The chair announced, "Passes 7-0." No individual roll-call votes with member names were recorded in the transcript; the meeting used voice votes for routine motions.
Why it matters: Contract costs for transportation affect operating budgets and student routing. Donation approvals and consent-agenda actions are routine but provide transparency about private support and the board's regular business.
What was not specified: The transcript records voice votes and a final tally for the transportation contract (7–0) but does not attribute individual yes/no votes to named board members in the meeting record included in the transcript.
