August 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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III. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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III.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JULY 21, 2025
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the July 21, 2025 regular board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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III.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR JULY 2025
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Because of the many year-end accounting adjustments and entries that need to be made, the financial reports for July 2025 will be presented when the number accurately reflects fiscal year 2024-2025 activities. The listing of bills for payment is the last attachment to this agenda. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the payment of bills for July 2025. |
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III.C. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Personnel recommendations are made monthly. The conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and where applicable, the issuance of the required license. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the personnel recommendations as presented on the following pages. |
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III.D. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve the submission and acceptance of donations and grants to the district that exceed $1,000. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the attached resolution accepting grants and donations to the school district. |
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III.E. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all extended field trips that involve one or more overnight stays. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the school board approve the following extended field trips:
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III.F. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all fundraising activities. RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending that the school board approve the following fundraiser:
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III.G. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading. Administration will review the policies at the meeting.
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policies at their committee meeting and supports the additions and revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the policies listed above. |
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III.H. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the July 2025 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 514 and 524/453. |
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III.I. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES - IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Pursuant to Policy 208, Article IV.D., a policy that is modified because of a legal change over which the school board has no control may be approved at one meeting at the discretion of the school board. The following policies contain legal revisions reflective of laws enacted in the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 516.5, 534, 621, 707, 709, 802 and 806. |
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III.J. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Annually, the school board approves educational agreements between the District and various consultants, agencies and service providers. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following agreements:
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III.K. ADOPT 2025-2026 LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Rick Sansted will review the 2025-2026 Leadership Handbook with board members. The following pages provide a copy of the handbook. The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the handbook at their committee meeting and supports the recommendation to adopt. The administration is in support of this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2025-2026 Leadership Handbook as presented. |
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III.L. APPROVE 2025-2026 SUPERINTENDENT GOALS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The superintendent goals for the 2025-2026 school year are:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the 2025-2026 goals as stated above. |
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III.M. APPROVE THE 2025-2026 E LEARNING PLAN
Presenter:
Trish Perry
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trish Perry will provide a summary of the 2025-2026 E Learning Plan. The following page provides further information. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board adopt the 2025-2026 E Learning Plan as presented. |
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IV. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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IV.A. SUMMER PROGRAMMING UPDATE
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
INFORMATION
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher will provide an update on summer programming. No formal action is expected. |
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IV.B. MTSS UPDATE
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
INFORMATION:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher, Director of Student Support Services, will provide summary information on the MTSS. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V. ACTION ITEMS
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V.A. APPROVE 2025-2026 OPERATIONAL PLAN
Presenter:
Trish Perry
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trish Perry will provide a summary of the 2025-2026 Operational Plan with board members. The following pages provide further information. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the 2025-2026 Operational Plan as presented. |
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V.B. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE STAFF PAY RATES
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The attachment provides the administrative recommendations for substitute staff pay rates in the District effective on September 1, 2025. These rates are based on comparisons with other districts, current District staff salaries and wages and substitute demand. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the substitute staff pay rates as presented. |
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V.C. ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The attachment provides the Resolution Appointing Absentee Election Judges and UOCAVA Ballot Election Judges for the School District Special Elections to be held November 4, 2025. The administration recommends that the board adopt the resolution as required by law. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Appointing Absentee Election Judges and UOCAVA Ballot Election Judges for the School District Special Elections to be held November 4, 2025. |
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V.D. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPOINTING ABSENTEE ELECTION JUDGES AND UOCAVA BALLOT ELECTION JUDGES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The attachment provides the Resolution Appointing Absentee Election Judges and UOCAVA Ballot Election Judges for the School District Special Elections to be held November 4, 2025. The administration recommends that the board adopt the resolution as required by law. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Appointing Absentee Election Judges and UOCAVA Ballot Election Judges for the School District Special Elections to be held November 4, 2025. |
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VI. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION
The district administrative team will provide informational updates to the board at the meeting. The following pages provide the minutes of recent meetings of the Personnel/Negotiation Committee, Curriculum/Policy Committee and the Budget/Facilities Committee. Also, school board members will share information and other updates as appropriate. |
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VI.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VI.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VI.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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VII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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