March 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. WELCOME
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2. CALL TO ORDER
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. ROLL CALL
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5. LAKER PRIDE | SPECIAL RECOGNITION | LAKER SHOWCASE
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5.A. Bridges will highlight student success in Project-Based Learning
Description:
Ms. Alexius Serefeas and Assistant Principal David Brown will be presenting, and will be joined by two outstanding students, Sydney Stauffer and Anastasia Odarik, who will share their experiences and showcase the impact of project-based learning firsthand.
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6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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7. PROCLAMATIONS
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7.A. Proclamation: National Assistant Principals and Dean Appreciation Week - April 6-10, 2026
Presenter:
Executive Director of Academic Services Anderson
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7.B. Proclamation: Media Specialists Week - April 6-10, 2026
Presenter:
Executive Director of Administrative Services Cothern
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7.C. Proclamation: Unity Appreciation Week - April 6-10, 2026
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas
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7.D. Proclamation: National Occupational Therapists Month - April 2026
Presenter:
Director of Student Support Services Cuka
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8. OPEN FORUM
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
Description:
In accordance to board policy 203, a fifteen-minute time period is set aside to receive citizen input through this open forum segment on the board agenda. Sign up sheets available at least 10 minutes prior to meeting time at the door.
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9. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
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10. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
Description:
Consent agenda items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed as a consent agenda item and addressed. The removal of an item for discussion must be requested prior to the approval of the consent agenda.
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10.A. Financials
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10.A.1. Check/Wire Transfer Disbursement Summary
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10.A.2. Wire Transfer, EFT and ACH Banking Activity - February 2026
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10.A.3. Bank Reconciliation Statement - January 2026
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10.A.4. Monthly Investment Summary - February 2026
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10.A.5. Monthly Wire Detail - February 2026
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10.A.6. Monthly Health/Dental Wire Detail - February 2026
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10.A.7. Monthly Check Detail - February 2026
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10.A.8. Monthly ACH Detail - February 2026
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10.B. Purchases over $25,000 Report
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10.C. Monthly Financial Report - January 2026
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10.D. Approval of School Board Minutes
Description:
Minutes as follows:
* Regular Board Meeting - February 9, 2026 * Study Session - February 23, 2026
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10.E. Personnel Items
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10.E.1. Candidates for Employment
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10.E.2. District Retirements
Description:
The following district retirements, with gratitude for years of service:
* Trudy Adderly - ECSE Teacher - EW (19 years of service) * Sarah Bowman - 4th Grade Teacher - FH (26 years of service) * Andrea Carin - Social Worker - HRE (20 years of service) * Pamela Doerr - 5th Grade Teacher - RR (29 years of service) * Pamela Giefer - Communications Teacher - HOMS (20 years of service) * Kari Keimig - Child Nutrition Assistant Site Manager - WW (7 years of service) * Kim Koepp - Social Worker - HOMS (20 years of service) * Heidi Murray - 3rd Grade Teacher - GD (20 years of service) * Debra Parizek - Child Nutrition Site Manager - WW (32 years of service) * Terrie Schoenbauer - Benefits Specialist - DSC (16 years of service) * Jill Selchow - FACS Teacher - TOMS (23 years of service) * Sherry Sorenson - Child Nutrition - WW (20 years of service) * Patti Trabing - 5th Grade Teacher - WW (19 years of service) * Joni Wendt - Lead Custodian - TOMS (5 years of service) |
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10.E.3. Resignations | Terminations | Non-Renewals
Description:
Resignations to include:
* Edward Andrist - Boys Tennis Coach (B Squad) - HS (effective January 7, 2026) * Ray Coffelt - Boys Volleyball (B Squad) - HS (effective February 25, 2026) * Faith Johnson - Special Ed Para - HS (effective February 27, 2026) * Richelle Lambert - MARSS Coordinator - DSC (effective February 20, 2026) * Kevin Larson - Lead Custodian - LODL (effective February 28, 2026) * Sandrine Lemercier - Girls Cross Country Assistant Coach - HS (effective February 9, 2026) * Kirby Meiners - Science Teacher - HS (effective June 5, 2026) * Mary Nagarajan - Student Support Svcs. Admin Asst. - HOMS (effective April 8, 2026) * Jill Ogren - Child Nutrition - WW (effective April 30, 2026) * Nicholas Scherer - Custodian - HS (effective February 17, 2026) * Carrie Shaughnessy - Special Ed Teacher - LODL (effective June 5, 2026) * Julie Smith - Speech Language Pathologist - EW (effective June 30, 2026) * Svetlana Sokolava - Child Nutriation - HS (effective February 18, 2026) * Elizabeth (Beth) Tlusty - Business Services Assistant - DSC (effective February 20, 2026) * Sergio Santos Vasquez - Custodian - LODL (effective February 27, 2026) * Joyce Walstad - Special Ed Teacher - WW (effective February 28, 2026) |
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11. RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
Description:
Acceptance by roll call vote is requested.
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12. PERSONNEL ITEMS
Presenter:
Executive Director of Administrative Services Cothern
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13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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14. NEW BUSINESS
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14.A. Proposed Names for the DSC, Community Ed & Transitions Program at Grainwood (Action)
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas
Description:
A proposed outline for naming recommendations and advisory involvement was presented as part of the ongoing site consolidation for the 2026-27 school year referencing board policy 807 as our guide. Proposed names will be presented for the DSC, Community Ed and Transitions program for board action.
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14.B. 3 Year Achievement & Integration Plan Approval (Action)
Description:
The Achievement & Integration Planning framework was presented to the Board at the February 23, 2026, study session. During the presentation, the purpose of the plan, eligibility criteria, and how the plan operates were reviewed. Proposed goals and strategies were also discussed. The three-year Achievement and Integration Plan will now be presented to the board for board action.
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14.C. Construction Services Loading Dock Recommendation (Action)
Presenter:
Director of Operational Services Powers
Description:
Per the timeline, the bid recommendation was presented to the board at the February 23, 2026 study session. Board action to accept the bid recommendation is requested.
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14.D. 2026-27 Health & Dental Insurance Premium Increase (Action)
Presenter:
Executive Director of Administrative Services Cothern, Executive Director of Business Services Rider
Description:
After a thorough review of the district's claims data, the Insurance Committee is recommending a 13% increase in our health insurance premiums and a 10% increase in our dental insurance premiums for the 2026-27 school year. Board action is requested.
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14.E. Set 2026-27 School Board Meeting Dates (Action)
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
Description:
The board is requested to set meeting dates for the upcoming school year (26-27). The location will be announced closer to occupancy.
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14.F. Transportation RFP Recommendation (Discussion)
Presenter:
Director of Operational Services Powers, Executive Director of Business Services Rider
Description:
This is an update only. The recommendation will be presented to the board requesting board action on March 23, 2026.
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14.G. 2026-27 Preliminary Budget (Discussion)
Presenter:
Executive Director of Business Services Rider
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14.G.1. Enrollment as of March 3, 2026
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14.G.2. Kindergarten Enrollment
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14.G.3. FY 27 Budget Targets
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14.H. Town Hall Themes (Discussion)
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas
Description:
Three Town Hall Meetings were held in February. Table Facilitators documented participant comments and identified recurring themes. These themes will be discussed at this meeting.
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15. POLICY
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan | Board Policy Committee
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15.A. BOARD POLICY SECOND | FINAL READING OF POLICY
Description:
These policies have been reviewed/read prior to this second reading/final action. Recommendations from the study session were incorporated into the revised policies for this final reading. Board action is requested.
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15.A.1. Policy 101 - Legal Status of the School District
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15.A.2. Policy 101.1 - Name of the School District
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15.A.3. Policy 104 - School District Mission Statement
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16. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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16.A. Administrative Reports
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16.B. Board Reports
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17. FUTURE EVENTS
Description:
Future events include:
* Board Study Session - March 23, 2026 - DSC - 6:00 pm * No School - Gr. E-12 - March 30, 2026 * No School - Gr. E-12 - Spring Break (March 31 to April 3, 2026) |
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18. ADJOURN MEETING AND TRANSITION TO CLOSED SESSION
Description:
The meeting will be closed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. 13D.03) for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategy.
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19. OPEN CLOSED MEETING AND ADJOURN
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