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Board approves agenda additions, personnel appointments, several contracts and donations; schedules Truth in Taxation hearing
Summary
The Lake of the Woods School District board approved the Aug. 26 agenda with additions, accepted resignations, appointed two paraprofessionals, approved multiple donations and contracts (including school photography and arena lease user agreement), set a Dec. 16 Truth in Taxation hearing and approved the 2024‑25 teacher contract before adjourning.
After opening the meeting and reciting the pledge, the board added written‑communication items to the agenda (a resignation and appointments) and approved the Aug. 26 agenda (motion by Lion, second by Sard). The board then approved the July 22 minutes and financial documents.
Personnel actions: The board approved resignations (including Janelle Lo and Tilly Thompson) and appointed Kelsey Armstrong and Christopher (surname transcribed as Chris) as paraprofessionals. Board members thanked outgoing staff for service.
Contracts and donations: The board approved Resolution 2024‑25‑15 accepting a $200 donation (donor name as read in the packet) and later approved other donations including a $600 gift from Ruby’s Pantry for community ed summer theater. The board approved the school photography contract for 2024‑25 and a user agreement with the arena association for the school year.
Budget and hearings: The board set the Truth in Taxation hearing for Monday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the ITV room. The board also approved the teacher contract for the 2024‑25 school year.
Votes and outcomes: Multiple motions were carried by voice vote with board consent; the meeting transcript records the motions as carried but does not provide a full roll‑call tally for each vote.
Next steps: The district will post the vacancy and open application period for the board appointment and will include the resignation in written communications. The board will review levy certification at the next meeting and continue routine approvals as needed.
