Browerville board approves $944,111.60 in vendor claims and signs multiple contracts including 2027–2030 transportation deal

At its June 29 meeting, the Browerville Public School District board approved vendor claims totaling $944,111.60 covering multiple funds, and authorized several contracts and agreements related to operations and student services.

A motion by Kelly Callahan, seconded by Marty Host, carried to approve vendor claims in these accounts: General Fund $526,758.99, Food Service $37,553.19, Transportation $116,481.47, Community Service $28,026.04, Capital Expenditure $4,700.02, Building Construction $198,475.08, Insurance Fund $1,223.67, and Student Activity $30,893.14 (total $944,111.60). The minutes record the approval as "carried" without a roll‑call tally.

The board also approved multiple operational items by motion: renewal of memberships with the Minnesota School Boards Association and other service providers; adoption of 2026‑27 admission rates (adult single event $5.00, adult season ticket $50.00, age 65+ no charge); approval of a consulting contract with Skogen Education Services for E‑Rate services for 2026–27; approval of a contract with Elite Environmental; approval of a resolution to participate in the 2026–27 Community Concern for Youth Program; and approval of the 2027–2030 transportation contract with Aksamit Transportation Incorporated (ATI). The board approved a Central Lakes College concurrent enrollment/PSEO agreement contingent on administration agreeing to its content and approved replenishing petty cash in the amount of $65.63.

The Ten Year Long‑Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) Plan for the coming year was approved in the meeting record. The superintendent reported progress on summer construction and maintenance projects including completed parking lots, office carpeting, and ongoing work on the pool and tennis courts.

None of the motions in the minutes include vote tallies beyond the notation that each motion "carried."