R1. Katie Wiese, Tami Taubert
R2. Daphne Likness, Chrissy DeBates, Mark Hiniker, Brad Carson, Tyler Fruechte
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Brad Carson, Chairman – Term expires 2026
Chrissy DeBates, Treasurer – Term expires 2028
Katie Wiese, Clerk – Term expires 2028
Daphne Likness, Director – Term expires 2026
Mark Hiniker, Director – Term expires 2026
Tyler Fruechte, Director – Term expires 2028
Tami Taubert, Director – Term expires 2028
Independent School District 2689 serves the Pipestone Area School District located in Pipestone County and portions of Rock and Murray counties. The district is governed by a seven-member School Board elected at-large by district residents. Board members serve four-year terms. The Superintendent is appointed by the Board and serves as the Board’s agent. Board meetings are held regularly with the dates, places, and times published in the local paper, district calendar, and the school website. You are welcome to attend the School Board meetings to observe its activities.
Regular School Board meetings are held in Conference Room 1148 in the MS/HS at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month, except May and December, which will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month.
In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held the following day, same time and location.
2025 Regular School Board Meetings
January 6, 2025 (Organizational Meeting)
January 27, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 23, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 25, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 24, 2025
December 15, 2025 (Truth in Taxation)
January 5, 2026 (School Board Organizational Meeting)
January 27, 2026
District Policy Manual
The policy format identifies the purpose of the policy, the policy statement and the language that clarifies the policy through definitions, procedures and related information. All policies included in this manual provide the governance structure and guidance in school district decisions.
Policies contained in this policy reference manual are applicable to students, employees, parents, community members, and other persons engaged in interactions with the district. In order to avoid undue duplication, the school district provides notice by this paragraph that policies apply to all persons listed above. These persons are charged with knowing, reviewing, and abiding by the policies set forth in this reference manual.
100 Series: School District
101 – Legal Status of the School District
101.1 – Name of the School District
102 – Equal Educational Opportunity
103 – Complaints – Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons
200 Series: School Board
201 – Legal Status of the School Board
202 – School Board Officers
203.1 – School Board Procedures; Rules of Order
203-5 – School Board Meeting Agenda
203.6 – Consent Agendas
204 – School Board Meeting Minutes
205 – Open and Closed Meetings
206 – Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings
and Data Privacy Considerations
207 – Public Hearings
208 – Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
209 – Code of Ethics
210 – Conflict of Interest – School Board Members
211 – Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee or Student
212 – School Board Member Development
213 – School Board Committees
214 – Out of State Travel by School Board Members
300 Series: Administration
301 – School District Administration
302 – Superintendent
304 – Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation
305 – Policy Implementation
306 – Administrator Code of Ethics
400 Series: Personnel
401 – Equal Employment Opportunity
402 – Disability Non Discrimination
403 – Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees
404 – Employment Background Checks
404 – Form
405 – Veteran’s Preference
406 – Public Private Personnel Data
406 – Form
407 – Employee Right to Know – Exposure to Hazardous Substances
408 – Subpoena of a School District Employee
410 – Family and Medical Leave
412 – Expense Reimbursement
413 – Harassment and Violence
413 – Form
414 – Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
414- Form
415 – Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
417 – Chemical Use and Abuse
418 – Drug-Free Workplace Drug-Free School
419 – Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
420 – Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions
421 – Gifts to Employees and School Board Members
422 – Policies Incorporated by Reference
423 – Employee – Student Relationships
424 – License Status
427 – Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
477 – School Vehicle Use
479 – Employee Use of Social Media
480 – Employee Retirement Recognition
500 Series: Students
501 – School Weapons
502 – Search of Students Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions and Student’s Person
503 – Student Attendance
504 – Student Dress and Appearance
505 – Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees
506 – Student Discipline
506 – Form
506 – Discipline Complaint Procedure and Form509 – Enrollment of Nonresident Students
507 – Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint
507.5 – School Resource Officer
508 – Extended School Year for Certain Students with IEP’s
509 – Enrollment of Nonresident Students
510 – Student Activities
511 – Student Fundraising
512 – School Sponsored School Publications and Activities
514 – Bullying Prohibition
515 – Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
515 – Form
516 – Medication and Telehealth
516.5 – Overdose Medication
517 – Student Recruiting
518 – DNR-DNI Orders
519 – Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies
520 – Student Surveys
520 – Form
521 – Student Disability and Nondiscrimination
521 – Form
522 – 2020 Final Rule Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy
523 – Policies Incorporated by Reference
524 – Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
524 – Student Form
524 – Staff Form
525 – Violence Prevention (Applicable to Students and Staff)
526 – Hazing Prohibition
527 – Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles, Patrols, Inspections and Searches
527 Form
528 – Student Parental, Family and Marital Status, Nondiscrimination
529 – Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students
529 Form
530 – Immunization Requirements
531 – The Pledge of Allegiance
532 – Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEP’s from School Grounds
533 – Wellness Policy
534 – School Meals
550 – Student Acceleration to Higher Athletic Activities Policy
551 – Activity Academic Ineligibility Probation
555 – Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Students
560 – Administrative Restrictive Procedures
600 Series: Education Programs
601 – School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals
602 – Organization of School Calendar and School Day
603 – Curriculum Development
606 – Textbooks and Instructional Materials
606.5 – Library Materials
606.5 – Form
608 – Instructional Services – Special Education
610 – Field Trips
611 – Homeschooling
612.1 – Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs
613 – Graduation Requirements
616 – School District System Accountability
620 – Credit for Learning
621 – Literacy and The Read Act
700 Series: Non-Instructional Operations
701 – Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget
702 – Accounting
703 – Annual Audit
706 – Acceptance of Gifts
707 – Transportation of Public School Students
708 – Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
709 – Student Transportation Safety
710 – Extra Curricular Transportation
714 – Fund Balance
721 – Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
722 – Public Data and Data Subject Requests
722 – Form
751 – Internal Control
800 Series: Building and Sites
801 – Equal Access to School Facilities – Form
802 – Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Materials
803 – Warning Systems and Emergency Plans
804 – Bomb Threats
806 – Crisis Management
807 – Health and Safety
900 Series: School District/Community Relations
901 – Community Education
902 – Use of School District Facilities and Equipment
903 – Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
904 – Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Non-School Persons
2025 Standing Committee Assignments:
Finance/Budget Committee
Katie Wiese
Tami Taubert
Daphne Likness
Negotiations/Personnel (Year 1 of 2)
Brad Carson
Mark Hiniker
Tyler Fruechte
Facilities/Bldgs & Grounds
Tami Taubert
Katie Wiese
Mark Hiniker
Policy
Daphne Likness
Chrissy DeBates
Brad Carson
Calendar
Chrissy DeBates
Tami Taubert
Other Committee Assignments – 2025
Activities Advisory – Daphne Likness
Community Education – Tyler Fruechte
Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness – Katie Wiese
Legislative Liaison – Brad Carson
Election Campaign Financial Reports:
2024 General Election Campaign Financial Reports
2023 Candidate Election Campaign Financial Report
April 9, 2019 School Referendum Campaign Financial Reports
2017 Operating Levy Campaign Financial Report
2018 Candidate Election Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing
