May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
1. WELCOME
|
|
2. CALL TO ORDER
|
|
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
|
|
4. ROLL CALL
|
|
5. LAKER PRIDE | SPECIAL RECOGNITION | LAKER SHOWCASE
|
|
5.A. MSBA Presentation
Presenter:
MSBA President Kristi Peterson & Executive Director Kirk Schneidawind
|
|
5.B. Major Magnitude Field Trip Recaps
|
|
5.B.1. The PLHS Choir traveled to Ireland during spring break. Vocal Music Directors Randi Erlandson and Rob Hahn will recap the trip.
|
|
5.B.2. PLHS Spanish students traveled to Spain during spring break. PLHS Teacher Maria Lecceardone-Brown will recap the trip.
|
|
5.B.3. PLHS French students traveled to France during spring break. Jill Hanson-Follingstad will recap the trip.
|
|
5.C. Jayme Anderson, Executive Director of the Laker Educational Foundation, will be present to officially announce the 2026 Spring Grant Awards. The announcement will highlight this year's grant recipients and celebrate the continued support of innovative educational programs and initiatives within the Laker community. |
|
5.D. Michelle Cuka, representing Student Support Services, along with Patrick Glynn, Principal of Jeffers Pond Elementary School, and representatives Michelle Lindell, Tracy Fleming and Katy Kelch will highlight the fundraising initiative for Every Buddy's Playground. They will share updates on the campaign’s progress, outline the vision for creating an inclusive play space for all students, and discuss how the community can continue to support this important initiative. |
|
6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
|
|
7. PROCLAMATIONS
|
|
7.A. Proclamation: Youth Appreciation Week - May 11-15, 2026 and Optimist Luncheon on May 13, 2026
Description:
Optimist Youth Appreciation Lunch - May 13, 2026. School Board to RSVP.
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.B. Proclamation: National Speech & Language Pathologist Week - May 18-22, 2026
Attachments:
()
|
|
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.
|
|
9. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
|
|
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.
|
|
10.A. Financials
Description:
Due to this meeting taking place this early in the month, the financials are not available except the Bank Reconciliation for March and the Financial Board Packet. They will be presented at the next business meeting.
|
|
10.A.1. Bank Reconciliation Statement
Description:
Month: March 2026
|
|
10.B. Purchases over $25,000
Description:
No purchases over $25,000 at this time.
|
|
10.C. Monthly Financial Report
Attachments:
()
|
|
10.D. Enrollment Report
Description:
No updates at this time.
|
|
10.E. Approval of School Board Minutes
Description:
Minutes as follows:
* Regular Board Meeting - April 13, 2026 * Special Study Session - April 27, 2026 * Study Session - April 27, 2026
Attachments:
()
|
|
10.F. Personnel Items
|
|
10.F.1. Candidates for Employment
Description:
(List attached)
Attachments:
()
|
|
10.F.2. Resignations | Terminations | Non-Renewals
Description:
Resignations as follows:
* Kate Egerman - Assistant Principal - HS (effective June 30, 2026) * Samantha Gray - Payroll Specialist - DSC (effective July 17, 2026) * Michael Greenwaldt - Custodian - RR (effective April 8, 2026) * David Hruby - B Squad Girls' Basketball Coach - HS (effective April 7, 2026) * Danielle Kleist - Administrative Assistant of LAI - DSC (effective April 30, 2026) * Anne Koloski - Special Education Para - FH (effective April 15, 2026) * Katherine Sandberg - 3rd Grade Teacher - FH (effective June 5, 2026) * Daniel Sikowski - Technology Education Teacher - HS (effective June 5, 2026) * Dr. Michael Thomas - Superintendent - DSC (effective June 30, 2026) * Elizabeth Tillemans - Kindergarten Teacher - GD (effective June 5, 2026) * Adrienne Young Koplitz - MS Track & Field Coach - MS (effective April 14, 2026) * Megan Young - 4th Grade Teacher - GD (effective June 5, 2026)
Attachments:
()
|
|
10.F.3. District Retirements
Description:
District retirements with gratitude for years of service as follows:
* Lisa Kraft - Administrative Assistant to Assessment - DSC (14 years of service) * Debra Maxfield - Early Childhood Teaching Assistant - EW (14 years of service) * Carleen Needham - Administrative Assistant Special Education - WW (15 years of service) * Diane Torrey - Lead Custodian - HOMS (21 years of service) |
|
10.F.4. Rescind Retirement
Description:
Rescission as follows:
* Patti Trabing - 5th Grade Teacher - WW |
|
11. RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
Description:
Acceptance by roll call vote is requested.
Attachments:
()
|
|
12. PERSONNEL ITEMS
Presenter:
Executive Director of Administrative Services Cothern
|
|
12.A. Additional Staffing for 2025-26 Co-Curricular Coach
Description:
Additional staffing as follows:
* Girls' Track & Field Coach (1.0 FTE) ($5,066.12)
Attachments:
()
|
|
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
|
|
14. NEW BUSINESS
|
|
14.A. Superintendent Search Process Discussion
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan
Description:
The board will consider the following options for replacing the outgoing Superintendent:
1. Conduct an interim search this spring 2. Conduct a full search this spring 3. Conduct a full search next winter The board will be asked to reach consensus on one of these options. Please note: Barb Dorn, representing MSBA, will join virtually to provide guidance and answer questions.
Attachments:
()
|
|
14.B. Financial Analysis of Levy Options and Recommended Next Steps (Discussion)
Presenter:
Superintendent Thomas, Executive Director of Business Services Rider
Description:
The board will build consensus on the following:
* Whether to continue path to building a levy campaign for November 2026 * Establish structure of a levy campaign - Traditional operating levy with fixed monthly cost and timeline - 'Stepped up' operating levy that would increase slightly overtime - Additional second question for a capital levy to begin in fiscal 2029 * Establish funding parameters for the levy(ies)
Attachments:
()
|
|
14.C. Curriculum Recommendation Adoption (Action)
Presenter:
Executive Director of Academic Services Anderson
Description:
A curriculum recommendation was presented at the April 27, 2026 board meeting. Board action is requested at this meeting.
Attachments:
()
|
|
14.D. CESO Transportation Consulting Contract (Action)
Presenter:
Executive Director of Business Services Rider
Description:
The contract will assist us in moving all of our routing data to the EZRouting software with implementation and training services from CESO in addition to consulting services throughout the 2026-2027 fiscal year to establish more efficient work flows, procedures, auditing and tracking of our transportation related functions. Board action is requested.
Attachments:
()
|
|
14.E. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) (Action)
Presenter:
Executive Director of Administrative Services Cothern
Description:
Read Act Phase 2 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be presented. Board action is requested.
Attachments:
()
|
|
14.F. Approval of Issuance of 2026-27 Purchase Orders (Action)
Presenter:
Executive Director of Business Services Rider
Description:
Board approval is sought to begin the issuance of 2026-27 purchase orders for supplies that are needed prior to the preliminary budget approval.
|
|
15. POLICY
Presenter:
Board Chair Bullyan | Board Policy Committee
|
|
15.A. BOARD POLICY SECOND | FINAL READING OF POLICY
Description:
These policies have been reviewed/read prior to this second reading/final action. Board action is requested.
(These policies can be approved as a group or individually) |
|
15.A.1. Policy 102: Equal Educational Opportunity
Attachments:
()
|
|
15.A.2. Policy 103: Complaints - Students, Employees, Parents, Other Perrsons
Attachments:
()
|
|
15.A.3. Policy 301: School District Administration
Attachments:
()
|
|
15.A.4. Policy 302: Superintendent
Attachments:
()
|
|
15.A.5. Policy 303: Superintendent Selection
Attachments:
()
|
|
15.A.6. Policy 304: Superintendent Contract, Duties & Evaluation
Attachments:
()
|
|
15.A.7. Policy 306: Administrator Code of Ethics
Attachments:
()
|
|
15.A.8. Policy 506: Student Discipline
Attachments:
()
|
|
15.A.9. Policy 621.1: Weighted Grading System
Attachments:
()
|
|
15.A.10. Policy 806: Crisis Management
Attachments:
()
|
|
16. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
|
|
16.A. Administrative Reports
|
|
16.B. Board Reports
|
|
17. FUTURE EVENTS
Description:
Events to include:
* Celebrating our District Retirements - Special Laker Pride at the Board Meeting on May 18, 2026 - DSC - 6:00 pm * Board Study Session - May 18, 2026 - DSC - 6:00 pm * Memorial Day - No School Gr. E-12 - May 25, 2026 (all buildings closed) |
|
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.
|
|
19. OPEN CLOSED MEETING AND ADJOURN
|
