May 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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4.A. Agenda approval
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Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions
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4.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on April 8, 2026, Regular Board Meeting minutes.
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4.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Lisa Koon-Bloomburg will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
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Customary and usual
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4.E. Other
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5.A. Board Committee Reports
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Personnel & Negotiations met 5.13.2026
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5.B. Other
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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6.A. Act on 5th year of the 5-Year Calendar - ALL DEPTS
Description:
Proposed 2030-2031 to the 5-year calendar as agreed upon by the Superintendents at Roundtable.
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6.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Director of Finance - GenFund
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Director of Finance with Jessica Arkens. She is currently the Staff Accountant here at the ISD.
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6.C. Act on revised job description - GenEd
Description:
We are asking the board approve the revisions of the Literacy Coach job description. (see attached)
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6.D. Act on revised job description - SE
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We are requesting the board approve the revision made to the School Psychologist Apprentice job description. (see attached)
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6.E. Act on new job description - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the new job description for School Psychologist Apprentice 3rd Year. (see attached)
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6.F. Request board approval of Norway-Vulcan Area Schools Lease Agreement - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the lease agreement between the DIISD and Norway-Vulcan Schools. (see attached)
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6.G. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
Description:
We have received a request for intermittent unpaid leave from Elisabeth White Thiel through the end of the
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6.H. Act on employee unpaid leave request -- SE/ECE
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We have received a request for unpaid leave for medical needs from Katie Mello and ask for five days of unpaid leave through the end of the
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6.I. Permission to post an RFP for the purchase and installation of door access control readers -- TE
Description:
We would like the board to grant permission to post an RFP for the purchase and installation of door access control readers for the Technical Education Center.
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6.J. Request permission to purchase a Skid Steer - TE
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6.K. Request permission to purchase a laser engraver - TE
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We request board approval for the purchase of an xTool P3 Laser Engraver (Versatile Bundle) and an accompanying air filtration system, totaling $10,172.60. This equipment will be integrated into the Graphics classroom to modernize our curriculum. By introducing laser engraving technology, we are providing students with hands-on experience on industry-standard machinery, diversifying their skill sets, and ensuring they remain competitive in the evolving field of graphic design and production. This will be paid for by 61a added cost funds. |
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6.L. Act on employee unpaid leave request -- ECE
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We have received a second unpaid leave request from Lydia Martinez due to ongoing sick leave absences. We are asking the board approve an additional five days of unpaid leave through the end of the
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6.M. Other
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7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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7.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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7.B. Superintendent's Report
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7.C. Other
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8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: For the purpose of reviewing the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Description:
ROLL CALL VOTE
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9. Act on revised Emergency Operations Plan
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10. ADJOURN
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