October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Beth Hautala, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Tommy Sablan, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Bailey Kotzenmacher and Wyatt Holmes, and Superintendent Rick Aulie

2. Welcome to Visitors

3. Approve Agenda (Addendum, if included)

4. Public Comments on Agenda Items

5. Board Discussion/Comments on the Following Items

5.1. 2024-2025 Audit Report/Financial Statement Presentation - Bergan/KDV-Creative Planning

5.2. Student Representative Report - Kotzenmacher and Holmes

5.3. Operating Referendum Election - November 4, 2025

5.4. Policy Review Process
            Policy 808 - Health & Safety Policy - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 901 - Community Education - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 902 - Use of School District Facilities and Equipment - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items

6. Approve Minutes - September 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

7. Informational Items Included in Packet:

7.1. Administrative Reports

7.1.a. Activities Director/Dean of Students

7.1.b. Community Ed Director

7.1.c. Secondary Principal

7.1.d. Elementary Principal

7.1.e. Superintendent

7.2. Committee Reports

7.2.a. Staff Development

7.2.b. Other Reports

7.2.b.1. Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF)

7.2.b.2. Community Ed Advisory Council

7.2.b.3. Infinity On-Line Governance Board

7.2.b.4. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council

7.2.b.5. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers

7.3. Enrollment Report

8. Consent Calendar:

8.1. Approve Bills Presented

8.2. Acceptance and Filing of Financial Reports

8.3. Accept Monetary Awards and Donations

9. Personnel Consent Items:

9.1. Renew/Approve the following Coaches/Activities Contracts Effective with the 2025-2026 Winter Season:

9.1.a. Girls Basketball - 
                    Peter Vukelich             Head Coach
                    Kyle Bartels                 Assistant Coach
                    Allison Ahonen            C-Basketball Coach
                    Molly Schenk              7/8th Grade Coach
                    Meredith Decent         Volunteer Coach 

9.1.b. Boys Basketball -
                    John Hoge                  Head Coach
                    Darsean Woodson      Assistant Coach
                    Tyler Hendrickson      C-Basketball Coach
                    TBD                            7/8th Grade Coach

9.1.c. Wrestling - 
                    Brian Wood                Head Coach
                    Devon Gundry            Assistant Coach
                    Jackie Wood               Volunteer Coach
                    Travis Decent             Volunteer Coach
                    Gordon McArthur       Volunteer Coach
                    Brandon Decent        Volunteer Coach
                    Cody Lasher              Volunteer Coach

9.1.d. Dance -
                    Megan Nephew          Volunteer Coach
                    Brenna Nelson           Volunteer Coach
                    Raylin Daraitis            Volunteer Coach
                    Aaliyah Young             Volunteer Coach

9.1.e. National Honor Society Advisor -
                Nathan Ernst              Co-Advisor
                James Fort                 Co-Advisor

9.1.f. Special Olympics -
                Bryan Syrstad            Advisor

9.1.g. Strength and Conditioning -
                Mike Gindorff            Coach

9.1.h. Knowledge Bowl - 
                    Mike Gindorff                  Head Advisor
                    Kelly Moore                    Assistant Advisor - Sr. High
                    Katherine Thoennes       Assistant Advisor - Jr. High
                    Megan Syrstad               Assistant Advisor - Jr. High

9.2. Approve the Following Lane Changes Effective with the Start of the 2025-2026 School Year:
     Cathy Lacerte         BA+0 to BA+10 (SC)   
     Ellie Johnson          BA+30 to BA+40 (SC)

9.3. Approve Maternity Leave for Emma Otterstad from December 15, 2025 through April 3, 2026 Using MN PFML

9.4. Approve Paternity Leave for Andrew Otterstand from April 6, 2026 through May 29, 2026 Using MN PFML

9.5. Employ Michael Asplin, Special Education Teacher, Effective January 5, 2026

10. Action Items:

10.1. Approve the Following Policy(ies):
     Second Reading and Adoption of Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy

10.2. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Seniority Lists:
                    -Education Minnesota - Crosby-Ironton
                    -American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

10.3. Approve 2024-2025 Audit Report and Financial Statements

10.4. Authorize Superintendent to Sign the Consortium Agreement - Cross District High School Course Access

10.5. Approve Overnight Trip for Dance Team on January 9 and 10, 2026 to Attend the Best of the Best College and High School Dance Team Show in Minneapolis on January 9 and Competing in St. Cloud on January 10, 2026

10.6. Approve Overnight Trip for Dance Team on January 16 and 17, 2026 to Attend the HOL Conference Championship Meet in Pelican Rapids on January 16 and to Compete in the Yellow Medicine East Invitational on January 17, 2026

10.7. Approve Spanish Club Trip to Peru in June 2027

10.8. Set a Special Board Meeting to Canvass the Results of the November 4, 2025 Election for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the District Office Conference Room

10.9. Set Special Board Meeting for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to Meet with MSBA Regarding Superintendent Transition and Superintendent Evaluation

11. Public Comments

12. Regular Board Meeting -- November 24, 2025 -- Forum Room-Secondary Building

13. Adjourn