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Rockford board approves multiple policies, staff recognition and accepts donations; no public comments
Summary
At its March 12, 2025 regular meeting the Rockford Area Schools Board approved several policy final reads, renewed a return-to-work MOU as part of the consent agenda, approved a DECA nationals trip, adopted a staff recognition plan, and accepted donations under Minnesota Statute 123B.02; there were no public comments.
The Rockford Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on March 12, 2025, and conducted routine business including approvals of consent items, policy updates, and a resolution accepting donations. Chair Gordee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
By unanimous votes, the board approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda (which included minutes from Feb. 19, 2025; personnel items; bills and wire transfers; open enrollments; a continuance MOU with Diane VanOrsdol and EdMN for 2025–26; and a proposed DECA nationals trip), and a staff recognition plan. The board also adopted a package of policy final reads and separately approved Policy 613R on final reading. Johnson moved to approve the agenda; Gordee seconded. Morgan moved to approve the consent agenda; Sjodin seconded. The donations resolution was approved following a roll call in which Gordee, Johnson, Morgan and Sjodin voted in favor and none voted against.
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Ridlehoover delivered the March 2025 Superintendent’s Report and the board recognized Paul Stariha as the RHS Rocket Spotlight recipient. Technology Director Jeff Kienetz briefed the board on the district technology program, including the 1:1 Handbook and inter-agency support, and Ridlehoover presented post-levy survey results. No members of the public spoke during the public comment period.
