School Board

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education is hosting the 2026 Sauk Rapids-Rice School District Academy. 
The Board of Education invites school district residents to learn about the operations of their school district. 

Academy membership is limited to 15 attendees per course. Academy members will learn from the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education, administration, and staff. At the completion of the four session program, academy members will have gained a deeper understanding of topics such as the district's strategic plan and initiatives, school finance, teaching and learning, facilities and safety. The Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education and administration looks forward to sharing important district information and inviting attendees to become more involved with Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.

What:  2026 Sauk Rapids-Rice School District Academy

Who:  The academy is open to all district residents 18+

• Academy acceptance is limited to 15 attendees (first-come, first-served).
• A link to apply will be available on the district’s website and through the district's social media platforms on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.  
• Applications will be open from Tuesday, January 20, 2026, through Monday, February 2, 2026.

When:  There are a total of four sessions 

• February 18, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,
• March 18, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,
• April 15, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and
• May 7, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where:  Sessions will be held in various ISD47 buildings

If you are interested in registering for the School District Academy, please click on the link below, complete the registration form and submit it. Paper registration forms will also be available at the district office during office hours.

Applicants will be notified by Friday, February 6, 2026, if they have been selected to attend the academy.  If you have any questions, please reach out to the superintendent’s office at info@isd47.org or by phone at 320-258-1809.

The school board is comprised of seven district residents who represent their communities in setting policies and directing school programs. They are elected at large and serve four-year terms. The high school student council appoints a non-voting student representative to the board, and the superintendent is an ex-officio member as well.

The superintendent of schools is appointed by the school board as its chief executive officer. The superintendent administers board policies, oversees the operation of the school district, and keeps the board informed of the needs and programs of the schools. The superintendent and administrative staff are professional resources to the board, and their recommendations normally precede board action.

Contact the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education

The district maintains email addresses for the school board in order to facilitate communication with school board members. The contact information is listed with each member.

When does the board meet?

Regular meetings of the school board are normally held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Most meetings are held in the district’s board room located on the second floor of the high school. Board meetings are conducted in accordance with Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law and are chaired by a board member elected by the board for such purpose. The public is welcome to attend board meetings and public input is scheduled at approximately 7:00 p.m. or the end of the board meeting whichever occurs first. 

What is done at the board meetings?

Meetings of the board are held to conduct the business of the schools. The board acts upon recommendations of the superintendent of schools on a wide variety of matters ranging from personnel to building maintenance. It legally adopts an operating budget, sets a tax rate for the school district and authorizes expenditures. Although any matter relating to the operation of the schools may come before the board, most activities are routinely handled through administrative channels.

How can I find out what’s being discussed at a meeting?

ISD 47 has adopted a “paperless” system for board meetings. As a result, agendas are available at the board meeting and accordance with state statute and Board Policy will be made available by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to a school board meeting.

Are meetings open to the public?

A school board meeting is a meeting held in public, but it is not a public meeting. On occasion, and only in accordance with state statutes, closed sessions may be held for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel, negotiations, etc. Other committee or special meetings are posted in the district office or below. These meetings are generally open to the public.

How does someone bring a matter before the board?

Public input is scheduled for approximately 7:00 p.m. (or the end of the board meeting whichever occurs first) at regularly scheduled board meeting, and the board will recognize community members wishing to make a brief comment of a non-personal nature. A person who wishes to bring a matter before the school board should contact the superintendent or board chairperson at least one week before the board meeting and state the purpose and nature of the request. The chairperson has the prerogative to limit discussion time and they may request one person to be the spokesperson when a group is making a presentation.

How can I schedule a listening session?

Patrons of the district may schedule a “listening session” with a non qrorium of school board members by calling the superintendent's office at 320–258–1809 prior to 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the next scheduled listening session.

Agenda and Minutes from Collective Bargaining Meetings

District/SEIU Meetings 2025-2027
May 14, 2025 Meeting #1
June 5, 2025 Meeting #2
June 23, 2025 Meeting #3
July 30, 2025 Meeting #4
September 11, 2025 Meeting #5
September 30, 2025 Meeting #6
October 29, 2025 Meeting #7
November 18, 2025 Meeting #8

District/SRREA Meetings 2025-2027
May 21, 2025 Meeting #1
June 17, 2025 Meeting #2
July 14, 2025 Meeting #3
August 20, 2025 Meeting #4