Valley View IEQ project: district finance director reports bids under budget, board to consider award Dec. 9 Director of finance Bridal Finneken presented Valley View indoor-environment project bid results: apparent low bids by trade were listed, total project estimate about $18.06 million and roughly $160,614 under the preliminary budget; the board will see a recommendation and bond-sale resolution at the Dec. 9 meeting.

The Valley View indoor environmental quality project is not only under budget but also set for crucial next steps as the board prepares to review bid awards on December 9!

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Negotiators flag Minnesota paid leave cost as key issue in contract talks District negotiators reported multiple agreements settled within board parameters but said the new Minnesota paid leave program, estimated to cost the district more than $300,000 annually, is prompting requests to sunset district short‑term disability benefits to avoid duplicative costs.

Minnesota's new paid leave program could cost the district over $300,000 a year, sparking major changes in contract negotiations and benefits!

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