Fairmont Area Schools
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- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Fairmont, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Fairmont Area Schools.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Fairmont
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,846
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2700124
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
2
Mascot
School mascot.
Cardinal
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
241.3
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Fairmont Area Schools
The board heard reports regarding back-to-school preparations, facility needs assessments, potential future bond referendum planning, and the adoption of new district technology systems. The board addressed financial business, including the review and payment of bills for the fiscal year. New business items included setting pay rates for election judges, adopting updated staff handbooks for district buildings, and acting on several personnel recommendations, including new hires and the acceptance of a staff resignation.
The board received reports on summer and fall programming, including enrollment statistics and new course offerings from the Community Education and Recreation program. Representatives from Partners in Education discussed fundraising initiatives and the annual grant process for educators. Local union representatives also recognized the board during School Board Recognition Month. Financial business included the acceptance of several donations and grants for school programs and a review of financial reports regarding facility roofing projects. The board finalized the proposed 2026 payable 2027 tax levy, voting to certify it at the maximum allowable amount, and scheduled the date for the upcoming Truth and Taxation hearing.
The board meeting featured recognitions for school board appreciation month, updates on various facility and maintenance projects including roofing, HVAC, and kitchen renovations, and discussions on a potential future referendum. The superintendent provided information regarding a constitutional amendment concerning the Minnesota Permanent School Fund that will appear on the upcoming ballot. Additionally, the board approved donations for flag football and student activities, and reviewed financial reports and outstanding bill payments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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