PUBLIC NOTICE

SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
ISD 492
AUSTIN, MN

The Austin School Board held a special meeting on 5/26/26 in the District Office Conf Room, 401 Third Ave NW in Austin. Chair Dube called meeting to order at 4 pm. Members present Carolyn Dube, Robert Hartman (4:12 pm), Cece Kroc, Don Leathers (4:12 pm), Carol McAlister, Peggy Young, and Dan Zielke. No members absent.
Young/McAlister approval of agenda, 5-0
Board received overview of proposed student handbook updates.
Young/McAlister to approve contract with Kelly Services for 2026-27, 7-0
Leathers/Kroc approval of FY 26 revised budget, 7-0
Kroc/Hartman approval to contract with Knutson Construction to serve as Construction Manager as Advisor, 7-0
Zielke left mtg at 5:13 pm.
Kroc/Leathers to proceed with submission of a Review and Comment document to MN Dept of Education and continue to explore option of a $24.9 bond referendum in November, 6-0
Young/Hartman to adjourn at 5:31 pm, 6-0
By: Daniel Zielke, Clerk

Austin Daily Herald:
June 17, 2026
MINUTES 5.26.26