The Monticello Public School District board approved Resolution No. 882 to accept local donations and state foundation grants totaling several thousand dollars for student activities, library materials and two AEDs; the vote was 6-0.
The Monticello board approved revisions to Policy 613 (graduation requirements) to reflect the high school's trimester schedule, with a phased implementation over two years; vote was 6-0.
The board approved the district's 2026 pay equity analysis and authorized Human Resources to submit the report required by Minnesota statute; presentation showed the district meets the 80%–100% compliance target, vote 6-0.
At a Jan. 12 recap, the Monticello board said the superintendent was rated 'highly effective' in a closed-session midyear review, citing alignment to strategic priorities and extensive community engagement tied to the recent referendum.
The Monticello School Board ratified a partial refunding of 2016 general obligation bonds (maturities 2027–2034) after advisors reported lower-than-expected interest costs and a projected savings of about $490,000 over the refunded maturities.
The board received a first reading of Policy 6.13 (graduation requirements) detailing revisions to reflect the high school’s transition from semesters to trimesters; no action was required.
The board accepted $16,500 in donations from local businesses and Wright County United Way earmarked for Rally to Read, the Monticello robotics team, a mindfulness program, and student assistance.
At its Jan. 6 organizational meeting the Monticello School Board elected Jamie Seben chair by acclamation and named Casey Root vice chair/treasurer and Melissa Curtis clerk; the board also approved a slate of routine administrative designations and appointments.
A quick reference to the actions the Monticello board took Dec. 15: agenda adopted; fiscal stability item approved; $1,000 donation accepted for robotics; superintendent search profile approved; four courses approved (two grant-dependent); final levy set at $17,439,463.33; meeting date moved to Jan. 12; second reading of policies approved.
The board approved four elective courses for the 2026–27 catalog — a Speak & Write ELD course, an outdoor literature/hiking elective, an unmanned aerial systems (drones) course and a CIS intro to special education — with the drones and special-education course contingent on grant awards; the vote was 4–0.