January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Approval of the Meeting Agenda
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3. Determine Acting Chairperson
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4. Election of 2026 Officers
Description:
Election of the following officers:
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5. Open Forum
Description:
The purpose of the Open Forum is singular time when a citizen is provided an opportunity for citizens to address the Chisago Lakes School Board on an item included in the school board meeting agenda. During Open Forum, the school boards’ role is just to listen, gather information, and allow administration to follow-up on the items. Citizens who would like to address the board on a topic on the meeting agenda may email Michelle Kleist, Communication Coordinator, at communications@isd2144.org by 3:00 pm the day before the meeting. Please include your full name, the agenda item you wish to speak to and your question or comment on the agenda item in the email. Only those persons who have sent a request to address the board prior to 3:00 pm the day before the meeting will be allowed to speak during Open Forum. |
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6. Communications
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6.a. Director of Business Services Update
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6.a.1) Enrollment
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6.a.2) Monthly Update
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6.a.3) Treasurer's Report
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6.b. Student Representative Update
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6.c. Board Committee Updates
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6.d. Superintendent Update
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.a. Claims & Accounts
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7.b. Personnel
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7.c. Past Meeting Minutes
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8. Conduct Annual Business
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8.a. Set Board meeting dates for 2026
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8.b. Designate District Depositories
Description:
Administration has reviewed the checking and depositing needs of Independent School District #2144. Administration recommends that the Board designate the following institutions as depositories of the district:
Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus Old National Bank Security State Bank of Marine US Bank And any additional depositories throughout the year to accommodate the investment portfolio of the school district. |
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8.c. Select District's Legal Counsel
Description:
Administration recommends that the Board continue to use Ratwik, Roszak, Maloney Law Firm and Rupp, Anderson, Squires, Waldspurger and Mace, P.A. and other firms as needed when deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.
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8.d. Select Official Newspaper
Description:
The District is required by statute to designate a newspaper for official school publications (Minnesota Statute 331A.04) each year. Administration recommends that the Board of Education designate the Chisago County Press as the newspaper for official publications from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026 based on circulation.
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8.e. Resolution Authorizing Use of Facsimile Signature
Description:
As a practical matter, the District must authorize the use of facsimile signatures for purposes of conducting financial affairs. Minnesota Statutes § 47.41 authorizes such facsimile signatures.
Administration recommends the Board adopt the following resolution: Delegate authority to sign contracts to the Superintendent and/or the Director of Business Services up to the bid law threshold of $25,000 and also to sign contracts once the board has approved them after quotations or sealed bids. |
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8.f. IRS Mileage Rate
Description:
IRS mileage rate for 2026 has increased from $0.70 to $0.xx per mile.
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8.g. Resolution Authorizing Administration to Develop Specifications and Solicit Bids
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8.h. Annual Staff Reduction Resolution
Description:
Directs Administration to make recommendation for reductions in programs and positions and the reasons there for. This standing resolution is done each year.
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8.i. Authorization to make payments in advance of School Board approval
Description:
The Superintendent of Schools recommends the School Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools or designee/Executive Director of Business Services to make payments between School Board meetings in advance of School Board approval under the following conditions and to include such payments in the next list of bills submitted to the School Board for approval:
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8.j. Board Member Pay
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9. Old Business
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10. New Business
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10.a. Donations
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10.b. 2027 Band & Choir Trip
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10.c. Election Judges
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10.d. Election Judge Pay
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11. Adjourn
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