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Board approves paid meeting‑preparation contract; one member abstains
Summary
The board approved a School Board Meeting Preparation and Minutes contract based on administration’s recommendation to allocate up to 200 hours at $30/hr for meeting packet and technical work. Board member Laura Oksnevad recorded an abstention (noted as a conflict).
The board approved a School Board Meeting Preparation and Minutes contract presented May 6; the motion was made by Laurel Hood and seconded by PJ Striker. Voting recorded Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): Laura Oksnevad.
The administration packet included a memo proposing limited‑scope work to prepare board packets, post agendas, ensure meeting AV/Zoom setup, and prepare minutes; the memo proposed a bank of 200 hours to be used through June 30, 2025, at $30 per hour. The packet also cited Minnesota statutes that permit a school board member to be employed by the district subject to limitations (statutory caps on earnings and scope). The board carried the motion with the single recorded abstention from the board member whose contract was the subject of the item.
