District staff told the board Keane Elementary construction bids came in higher than the project's Maximum Cost Allowance (MCA); the plan is to rebid with some items listed as alternates so priority work stays within MCA and students can return by September 2027.

External auditors delivered an unmodified opinion on Koochiching County's 2025 financial statements, highlighted a general fund balance near 53% of next year's expenditures, and reviewed ongoing capital work on a major project shown in the audit.

Trustees approved addition of the 2027‑28 year to the superintendent's contract, one‑time early resignation incentives, hiring incentives (up to $15,000), a PowerSchool renewal ($72,653.75), and selected ST+B for engineering services on a Lingle High rooftop unit replacement.

Superintendent Anselm and consultants outlined three financing and construction scenarios—ranging from a $58.9M full addition to a $25.4M tax‑neutral option—while the board was told NYSED and FEMA timing requires a scenario decision by the next meeting to meet an October 2029 FEMA expenditure deadline and a potential December vote.

Stacy Mackey presented a draft reserve plan showing the $20M capital project is substantially complete and that the district will likely ask voters in May 2026 to authorize a new capital reserve to fund further priorities, including auditorium lighting and walk‑in refrigerators.

Superintendent reveals plan to address space needs and expand educational programs for students