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Motion to go into closed session over labor negotiations fails on 3–3 roll call

Brainerd Public Schools Board of Education · December 11, 2025

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Summary

After a superintendent update, the board moved to enter a closed session under Minnesota Statutes 13D.03 for labor-negotiation strategy. Roll-call votes were Michelle Brecken (Yes), BJ Dandelier (No), Stephanie Ederman (No), Randy Heidman (No), Sarah Spear (Yes) and John Ward (Yes). The motion did not carry.

The board moved to go into a closed session for labor‑negotiation strategy under Minnesota Statutes 13D.03. Director Brecken made the motion; Director Ward seconded and requested a roll‑call vote. The roll‑call returned three yes votes and three no votes: Michelle Brecken — Yes; BJ Dandelier — No; Stephanie Ederman — No; Randy Heidman — No; Sarah Spear — Yes; John Ward — Yes. The chair announced, "Motion does not carry," and the board remained in open session.

No substantive labor negotiation items were discussed publicly because the motion failed. The board later moved and seconded to adjourn.