Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from James Baertsch’s organization
Sep 8, 2222·BoardMeeting
Board
Finance Committee Meeting
The meeting included discussions and recommendations regarding various contracts, including Winona Health Services and Hiawatha HomeCare. Changes to the Non-Affiliated Policy and an addendum to the Master Treasury Services Agreement for fraud protection were also discussed. The committee also addressed the preliminary levy, reviewed minutes from a previous meeting, and examined the August payment register. Additional topics included a consent agenda, budget analysis, COVID-19 grants, and a cash flow summary. The board will need to take action on certifying the preliminary levy to meet the statutory requirement.
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The meeting covered discussions on membership recruitment and strategies for the school year startup, including process improvements for onboarding and digital resource identification. The group reviewed ongoing AI surveys and guidelines, evaluated new Microsoft AI safety and privacy standards, and discussed next steps for AI professional development. Updates on summer technology projects were provided, including infrastructure upgrades, server migration, and the implementation of digital hall pass systems. The meeting also addressed professional development opportunities for Google Gemini and a technology open-house event.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Staff Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed budget reconciliation reports for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years and discussed the protocol for deficit management. Discussions regarding summer curriculum writing requests emphasized the need for complete details to ensure efficient processing. An overview of the 2026-2027 professional development and literacy plans was provided, along with brainstorming for future training sessions. The committee took action to approve compensation for teacher trainers, establishing a payment policy for preparation time based on unique sessions presented.
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Winona Area Public Schools Finance Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed and recommended for approval various agreements, including platforms for paying athletic officials and curriculum support, a state grant, and a university partnership for student teaching. A home health care contract was withdrawn. The committee also discussed the 26Pay27 levy, reviewed geothermal subcontract logs, and examined the consent agenda, which contained the payment register, 2026 and 2027 budget analyses, and cash flow data.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
