At the April 18, 1916, meeting, a motion was carried to elect a superintendent. Arnold Gloor of Sherburne, Minnesota, was elected superintendent for 1916-1917 and 1918-1919 school years. A committee of two was appointed to secure a suitable room for high school pupils for the coming school year, and teachers were hired.

The final meetings of the month were held April 22 and 29. The following motion, was adopted by unanimous vote of the Board:

“Whereas on 22nd April 1916 a special election of ICSD #85 was held…at which election is it was decided, by a majority vote of those present and voting, to issue bonds … in the sum of $55,000 for the purpose of building and equipping a consolidated school building, ... and

“Whereas a contract has been let for the erection of a school building, and

“Whereas a building is now being erected, and

“Whereas in order to complete said building it is necessary that the Board secure a loan from the State of Minnesota in the full sum of $55,000 in accordance with the vote of said District, as shown by the election held April 22nd, 1916.”

Bonds were issued on April 29.