Board of Education Independent School District #2396
A Regular Meeting of the School Board of Independent School District #2396, Grove City, MN, was held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the ACGC MS/HS Media Center in Grove City.
Members Present: Blom, C. Buer, R. Buer, Lilleberg, Morrison, Smith, Stafford
Members Absent: None
Administration Present: Goracke, Lynk, Wall
Visitors Present: 8
The meeting was called to order by Lilleberg at 6:00pm.
All votes were 7-0-0 unless otherwise noted
Agenda Approved
Consent Agenda -Board approved Meeting Minutes from April 28, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting; Expenditures and Transfers for the month of April, and Personnel including Fall and Winter Coaches for 2025-2026.
Public Comment-None
Recognition of Visitors and Correspondence-Peter Leatherman from Morris Leatherman Group and Consultants from Wold/ICS
Reports-Written reports were included in the packet by the Business Manager, Activities Director, Elementary Principal, and 5-12 Principal. Superintendent shared about upcoming negotiations with teachers, the admin team looking into enrollment trends for the school year, a reminder of the special meeting on June 9 with the school district attorney, and shared that we will continue our relationship with Teachers on Call. Board Chair added a Special Work Session on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:30am in the District Office Board Room in Grove City.
Business-Reviewed School Board Policies 208, 305, 306, 413, 416, 423, 605, 614, 706, 711, and 720. Approved School Board Policies 209, 210, 410, 415, 417, 516, 522, and 905. Approved Termination of Probationary Employee. Approved motion allowing district administration to work with consultants to submit a Review and Comment to MDE. Approved resolution for 2025-2026 membership to the MSHSL. Approved resolution accepting the following gifts/donations: $3,419.24 from the Falcon Boosters for Weight Room Upgrades (vote:6-1-0 with Stafford voting Nay)
Board Comments-Member Morrison shared about the possibility of grants from local Walmarts. Chair Lilleberg shared that over $123,000 in scholarships were handed out at the Evening of Excellence. Member C. Buer asked about the possible need for more custodial staffing if we were to go forward with a bond and it passed. Chair Lilleberg highlighted the MSBA Workshop Calendar that was received.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm
The preceding is a summary of the official minutes. The full text of the official minutes will be on file after approval in the District Office, 27250 MN HWY 4, Grove City, Minnesota, and will also be available on the school district’s website, www.acgc.k12.mn.us.