Holdingford-area school board approves agenda, seats members at brief special meeting

The School Board of Independent School District #738 (Holdingford Public School District) convened a special meeting on Jan. 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Chair Lori Opatz called the meeting to order in the meeting room and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion to approve the meeting agenda was made by Patrick Meier, the board clerk and member, and seconded by Benjamin Christensen. The motion "carried All In Favor," as recorded in the minutes.

The board administered the Oath of Office to newly elected member Sarah Hansen and re-elected members Patrick Meier and Benjamin (Ben) Christensen; the transcript does not identify who administered the oath. No additional business was recorded in the minutes.

After completing the agenda items, Sarah Hansen moved to adjourn and Evelyn Martini seconded; the minutes state the motion carried "All In Favor" and the meeting adjourned at 6:07 PM. The minutes were submitted and signed by Clerk Patrick Meier.