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Blooming Prairie School Board

Special Board Meeting

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
March 30, 2023

A special school board work meeting of the School Board of 
Independent School District #756, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota was held in the High School Media Center on 
Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

OPEN FORUM: No comments.

I. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRPERSON

II. PLEDGE OF 
ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL - CLERK     Jon Sunde, Melissa Stoen, Rodney Krell, Kelly Braaten,Crystal Studer, Dean Meshke, JennyThurnau

ALSO PRESENT: 
Superintendent of Schools

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by Jon Sunde and seconded by Kelly 
Braaten to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay)

V. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD ACTION IS REQUESTED

An overview was 
presented of the bid opening that took place on March 16, 2023 at 
2:00 p.m.

Acceptance of Bids for Building Project
Motion by Jon Sunde and seconded by Dean Meshke to approve the bid for Division 26-A. Roll Call Vote:  7 Aye-Sunde, Stoen, Krell, Braaten, Studer, Meshke, 
Thurnau/0 Nay.  
Motion carried.

Rejection of Bids for Building Project
Motion by Kelly Braaten and seconded by Melissa Stoen to approve 
rejection of the bid for 
Division 7-H.  Roll Call Vote:  7 Aye-Sunde, Stoen, Krell, Braaten, Studer, Meshke, 
Thurnau/0 Nay.  Motion carried. 

VI. ITEMS OF 
INFORMATION AND/OR DISCUSSION ONLY

Bussing & bus driver shortages, financials, 
and sub pay. 

VII. SUPERINTENDENT OR BOARD MEMBER ITEMS

ZED joint powers 
agreement.


VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Jon Sunde and seconded by Dean Meshke to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 a.m.  Motion carried.  (7 Aye/0 Nay)

A complete copy of the official minutes may be found in their entirety in the official minute book located in the superintendent’s office at the high school; however, they will not be available until approved by the School Board.    

                    
Respectfully Submitted, 

Melissa Stoen
Clerk of the School Board
Independent School 
District #756
Blooming Prairie, 
Minnesota 
    
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