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Board discussion outlined the principal contract changes: a 1% adjustment to a pay lane for on‑site Houston principals, a $1,500 longevity stipend that becomes payable after 12 years of service, and an administrative update to permit use of 403(b) employer contributions toward student‑loan payments for employees or their dependents, consistent with recent legislation cited by staff.

District staff said the change to 403(b) usage does not change the district’s dollar contribution amount but expands permissible use of employer contributions. The board confirmed the change had been reviewed by the district's attorney.

Board members approved the contracts by voice vote. Staff will finalize written contracts and file them with human resources.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-07-10 Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The school board approved negotiated changes to on‑site principal contracts, including a 1% lane adjustment for certain principals, a $1,500 longevity stipend at 12 years and an update allowing 403(b) employer contributions to be used toward eligible student‑loan payments.","taxTitle","HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",57483,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6508337,"Houston High School reports high rates for career and college readiness under Redefining Ready metrics",507,495000,1002000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5704377-33dbb571784697d62ed4c68be562eb08&start=495&end=1002","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5704377-33dbb571784697d62ed4c68be562eb08/thumbnail_495000.jpg","/articles/6508337/Minnesota/Houston-High-School-reports-high-rates-for-career-and-college-readiness-under-Redefining-Ready-metrics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6508337-24a9ccf05d8a1498d9023fd82c190a97/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173114&Signature=XsLgsvm2gSyDZsD8ZDif7oTK1NDMs03qz7HyudzGFzLnV2fRaczv7wvZDKLoij1kY5oTHlu2Iexr2crdY~XUFDTxQOBkXSxfLFYVeM6R4i2epFKC4YCjsSGzc6fOp7PPWuw1Memc356ZED4ZgVH3l0B3-pCoLGCAn~QtzJLW0M~AU1y1uxyvIXiXidg7nZEno-8Ucc4CVCmykkmhpnOd-nffkPqW9vdqhHkkDjj8QXSD~59vHUN1Ar0xHQo4ixupV~wapS4QgS~6u~H7h91ZPd~3IPFbR4DwL3GD8bAGjMwfHaQ-H0ShQT61mbOc0DS6C90fXRZxvZ2YTN1J3QofoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Houston High School presented its Redefining Ready report to the Houston ISD 294 School Board, with staff describing year‑to‑year metrics and program changes that aim to measure both college and career readiness.

The presenter said Redefining Ready is a national, research‑based set of metrics developed by the National Association of College and Career Readiness. The report showed that 89% of students met college‑ready indicators, 96% met career‑ready indicators and 87% met both college and career readiness standards for the most recent graduating cohort.

Staff explained the district shifted Advanced Placement offerings to concurrent (dual‑credit) courses last year. The presentation listed participation and completion metrics: ACT completion (34% of students took the ACT; of those, 33% met the benchmark), dual‑credit completion and course grade thresholds (for example, Algebra II course‑completion percentages across recent classes), community service participation tied to career readiness and work‑based learning participation rates.

Board members and staff discussed limitations in the available data. Administrators noted attendance metrics were not yet available in the packet and that some activity participation counts might require further verification against source spreadsheets. Board members requested broader activity definitions — for example, adding musical productions and certain clubs to the activities measure — but staff noted that expanding categories can complicate cross‑district comparability with the national metric.

Student representative Claire Ray spoke about recent leadership training opportunities, saying, “It’s quick. It’s fun,” and describing a summer leadership conference where student leaders planned activities through Christmas.

Board members asked staff to share the underlying surveys and data and to consider rolling the readiness scorecards out earlier (to ninth grade) so families have access sooner; staff said individualized scorecards are currently targeted at 11th grade but are available and can be expanded.

The board received the report as informational and accepted it for review; staff said they will revisit the metrics next year and provide any additional data requested.","Staff presented Redefining Ready (college and career readiness) metrics for Houston High School showing 89% college‑ready, 96% career‑ready and 87% both college and career ready for the most recent cohort; board discussed data collection and expanding activity categories.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6508342,"Houston ISD 294 board approves facility plan, principal contracts and accepts donations",1343,1261000,2604000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5704377-33dbb571784697d62ed4c68be562eb08&start=1261&end=2604","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5704377-33dbb571784697d62ed4c68be562eb08/thumbnail_1261000.jpg","/articles/6508342/Minnesota/Houston-ISD-294-board-approves-facility-plan-principal-contracts-and-accepts-donations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6508342-945e77aef8b007f0c86943e28b066793/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173114&Signature=XI-uBehMkabYh4cnYwlQWZ~8cga8vaBW10OLh~ZVBp~0yiAkDKVD4pY61dQUfq2FjMjR2WThypA0Udy9suZEW2WpQPQ~eHR4VVNwIiQPUCvywioN2KkjCd7SkeX-pMIm0WwVGhwtnISIT3-CChKeBmm~BdTMkNlDtFCZbdbwsWlOydGeW5caDB2k3ThTOzlrgF7fZC-Fi9mk4srvu3gtqQDk6~TYt051xkJgd3cILTaBYUs-xcC9cBM2BF5VSB8zDxwAUjYW5-TXCePlaQRr83CTsbdFkiClGU1sV9jdGI5LCSWIzSorC9DgTJ2ySueoLfgpCSRKMhuVQ5HviLIiLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Houston Independent School District 294 School Board approved multiple motions at its meeting, including adoption of the district's FY27 long‑term facility maintenance (LTFM) 10‑year plan, acceptance of a $780 donation to athletics, renewal of cooperative memberships and approval of principal contracts.

The board voted to accept the LTFM 10‑year plan that the district will submit to the state for review and funding. Board members discussed the district's projected annual maintainable revenue and the district's plan to use routine LTFM funds for building projects. District administrators said the board's bond will retire in 2029, which will increase available long‑term maintenance resources.

The board approved negotiated principal contracts that include a 1% adjustment in a particular pay lane for on‑site principals, a $1,500 longevity stipend after 12 years and an update to allow use of 403(b) employer contributions to make payments on eligible student loans, in line with recent legislation.

Other approvals included membership renewals for the Minnesota School Boards Association and the Southeast Service Cooperative; a contract renewal with the Southern Minnesota Education Consortium to provide physical therapy and vision services; and acceptance of a donation from the Houston Athletics Concert Club for $780 to the athletics program.

A proposal to raise substitute teacher pay was discussed and tabled pending statewide compensation survey results; the board indicated it would revisit the item when additional data are available.

The board approved a community‑donated sign for the middle/high school entrance that will match existing campus signage and accepted site‑use and lease arrangements for a softball tournament on condition the event organizers sign and follow field‑use and maintenance terms in the lessee agreement.

The board handled routine business including approval of the agenda, consent items, first readings of handbook and site plans, and quarterly board pay.

Board members directed administrators to finalize details for items approved pending conditions and to return to the board with any necessary follow‑up documentation.

Votes at a glance (selected motions):
- Adopt FY27 long‑term facility maintenance 10‑year plan — approved.
- Approve negotiated principal contracts (lane adjustment, $1,500 longevity bump, 403(b) student‑loan allowance) — approved.
- Renew membership in Minnesota School Boards Association — approved.
- Renew Southeast Service Cooperative membership — approved.
- Approve Southern Minnesota Education Consortium contract for physical therapy and vision services — approved.
- Accept donation of $780 from Houston Athletics Concert Club — approved.
- Approve installation of middle/high school sign from donated funds — approved.
- Approve community softball tournament lease pending signed agreement and adherence to maintenance terms — approved pending conditions.

The board asked staff to provide the state compensation survey and additional financial breakdowns and to return any items requiring roll call documentation or further information at a future meeting.","At a regular meeting, the Houston Independent School District 294 School Board approved a suite of routine and substantive items, including a 10‑year long‑term facility maintenance plan, principal contract changes, several membership renewals and acceptance of a $780 donation for athletics.","actionData","errors"]

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