Votes at a glance: superintendent evaluation, handbook change, unpaid leave and calendar revision approved by BCN 7 board

At its meeting the Barnes County North School District 7 board approved several routine motions by roll call: the superintendent evaluation was accepted with 'satisfactory' ratings in the recorded categories; a change to secondary handbook eligibility procedures was approved to allow a short grace period at quarter start; a half‑day unpaid leave request from Jody Miller for 04/16/2025 was granted; and the board removed a late‑start day previously scheduled for April 30.

Superintendent evaluation: A motion to approve the superintendent evaluation with 'satisfactory' ratings was moved and seconded; roll call recorded all votes as 'Yes.' Board members noted they would prioritize recommendations and consider topics further at a planned board retreat.

Handbook change: A staff member described a gap in eligibility rules where early quarter zeros had produced an outsized list of ineligible students; the board approved a motion to change the secondary handbook to provide a brief pause before locking in ineligibility so students are not prematurely excluded.

Unpaid leave: The board reviewed a written request from Jody Miller seeking four hours unpaid leave on April 16, 2025 to attend a family wedding; the request was moved, seconded and approved.

Calendar revision: The board moved and approved removing the late‑start day on April 30 after noting an oversight in the calendar draft.

Next steps: Administrative staff will record and implement the approved personnel, calendar and handbook changes and prepare materials for the board retreat and future meetings.