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School Board Minutes - April 8

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 777, Benson, Minnesota
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 10:00 a.m.
Benson Junior High Auditorium
The public meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Chair Chad Payne.  Members present:   Jodi DeJong-Hughes, Jason Madden, Bill McGeary, Al Pagel, Chad Payne, Gary Williams.
Members absent:  Andy Abner.  Also present:  Dennis Laumeyer, Mike Knutson, Dave Benson, Robert Neuman, Paul Youngquist, Greg Crowe, 45 community members.
Facilities Improvement:  Dennis Laumeyer introduced the board members, staff, financial advisor and architect to the audience.  He explained the question on the upcoming building bond election on May 12, 2015 and reviewed the long range plans to reduce maintenance costs, improve school security, update student learning spaces and increase preschool learning opportunities. Superintendent Laumeyer, board members, staff, architect and financial advisor answered questions from the audience. The public was invited to come up to specific tables to ask questions and tour areas in the junior high that are deteriorating.
Future Meetings:
Work Session - April 13, 5:30 p.m., Sr. High Media Center
Public Meeting #3 - April 20, 5:30 p.m., Junior High School Auditorium
Regular Meeting - April 20, 7:00 p.m., Sr. High Media Center
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Business and Report Items:  Document Reference (filed with original minutes)
Copies of documents presented for action and report purposes are located in the district office as prepared for permanent record and posted on the school website at www.benson.k12.mn.us.
Andy Abner, Clerk
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