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Superintendent updates board on safety drills, tentative contract and facility repairs
Summary
The superintendent reported successful emergency drill coordination, a tentative agreement with the union pending ratification, a plumbing issue affecting the softball concession stand being addressed with city and state inspectors, and a no-increase insurance renewal after competitive options were pursued.
The superintendent told the La Crescent-Hokah School District board that buildings and staff responded well during a recent evacuation drill and that the district is working with city officials to secure arena keys for non-drill emergencies.
The superintendent announced a tentative agreement with the district's union and said a ratification vote is expected within about two weeks; depending on timing, the district may call a special board meeting to approve contract items so staff can receive retroactive pay in a timely manner. "We have a tentative agreement," the superintendent said.
On facilities, the superintendent described a drainage problem in the softball concession stand tied to the way a section of piping was installed; state plumbing inspectors, the city and a local contractor are coordinating to find a repair solution that avoids full cost to the district and ensures running water before the fall season. On insurance, an outside carrier offered a plan that effectively yielded no premium increase for the district after competitive review: "they said they'll do it for zero," the superintendent said, while noting plan-enrollment details remain to be finalized.
The superintendent also highlighted completed bus-driver Ready Bus training (including medical and seizure protocol instruction) and noted ongoing calendar planning for prom and homecoming to limit conflicts across regional schools.
Board members had no extended debate on these items; staff will follow up on the union ratification schedule, plumbing repairs and final insurance enrollment details.
