October 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER: Pledge of Allegiance
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2. MEMBERS PRESENT:
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Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Zavadil, Moeller |
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3. APPROVE AGENDA: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by , seconded by , to approve the agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
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4. VISITOR'S COMMENTS:
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OPEN FORUM PROCEDURES: 1. The open forum will be held at the beginning of the meeting. 2. Those wishing to speak should sign up and indicate the topic at the beginning of the meeting. 3. A maximum time of 20 minutes will be allowed for the open forum. 4. A basic guide of three people per topic with a maximum of five minutes per person. 5. Those speaking will state their name and address prior to speaking. 6. Statements should be limited to the issues only. 7. Apply the "Golden Rule" during presentations. 8. The board retains the right to respond or not, but may discuss the item. 9. Personal/Personnel issues will not be heard or discussed |
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5. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND HONORS:
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The Minnewaska Area School Board would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Heidi Polzin and Katie Heidelberger for their exceptional leadership as Homecoming Advisors this fall. Heidi and Katie went above and beyond in coordinating a memorable week of activities that brought our students and community together in true Laker spirit. From organizing student participation across all grade levels to ensuring each event ran smoothly, their dedication was evident in every detail Thanks to their guidance, our students displayed outstanding enthusiasm, pride, and teamwork throughout the week. It was a great week at Minnewaska Area Schools, and much of that success is due to the hard work and positive energy of Heidi and Katie. On behalf of the School Board, staff, and students, thank you for your commitment to our school and for helping make Homecoming 2026 a tremendous success! |
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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September 21, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the minutes of the meetings as listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried.
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7. SUMMARY OF BILLS:
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Scott Lempka, Superintendent, will present the summary of bills attached to the agenda.
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7.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by ____________________, seconded by ______________________, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $1,071,975.81. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
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8. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT:
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Superintendent, Scott Lempka will present his monthly report. Strategic Planning: All three in-person meetings have been held and the surveys have closed. In total, we received... Community Survey: 243 total responses Student Survey: 213 total responses Staff Survey: 88 Responses Next Steps - County Committee of the Whole: As MAS is acting fiscal and managing host, Superintendent Lempka met with the Pope County Committee of the Whole on Tuesday to update them on timelines and financials related to the Lakes Area Enrichment Center Childcare Hub. Key topics included...
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8.A. INVESTMENT REPORT:
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Scott Lempka, Superintendent, will present the monthly investment report. The report is attached to the agenda.
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8.B. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS:
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The monthly Revenue and Expenditure Reports are attached to the agenda and will be presented by Superintendent, Scott Lempka.
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9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10192026 ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve Resolution No. 10192026 accepting the donations to the school district. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ACTION)
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Motion by ___________________, seconded by __________________, to approve the consent calendar as listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
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10.A. New Hires:
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Marlinda Alexander, Emotional Behavioral Technician, Grade 6 Step 5, effective 09/24/2026 Annaleigh Kollmann, School-Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 10/12/2026 Kristie Middendorf, Assistant Director Musical, BS+10 Step 3, effective 10/05/2026 Laurie Zink, Food Service Sub, Grade 4 Step 10, effective 10/19/2026 Kim Zins, Assistant Cook, Grade 5 Step 11, effective 11/02/2026 |
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10.B. Change of Status:
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Morgan Rooney, Change from high school head cook to kitchen sub, Grade 6 Step 12, effective 10/05/2026 |
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10.C. Resignations:
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Nicole Blazevic, Emotional Behavioral Technician, effective 09/25/2026 |
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11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE ACHIEVEMENT AND CIVIC READINESS (CACR) REPORT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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The Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) Report, formerly known as the World's Best Workforce (WBWF) Summary, is required to be completed and submitted annually to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) by December 15. Following school board discussion, administration requests board approval of the 2025-2026 CACR Report and authorization to submit the report to MDE. Motion by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) Report and authorize administration to submit the report to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried.
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12. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MSHSL FOUNDATION FORM A GRANT APPLICATION: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education is asked to approve a resolution supporting the district's application to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Foundation for a Form A grant. This grant provides funding to help offset student activity fees and support participation in MSHSL athletics and fine arts programs. Motion by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the resolution supporting the Minnewaska Area Schools' application for the Minnesota State High School League Foundation Form A grant, as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried.
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13. REQUEST TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMBINED POLLING PLACE FOR MULTIPLE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATING HOURS DURING WHICH THE POLLING PLACE WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR VOTING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS NOT HELD ON THE DAY OF A STATEWIDE ELECTION: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Minnesota Statutes state that a resolution must be approved each year establishing a combined polling place for school district elections not held on the day of a statewide election. Motion by ____________________, seconded by ______________________, to approve the resolution Establishing a Combined Polling Place for multiple precincts and designating hours during which the polling place will remain open for the school district elections not held on the day of a statewide election. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried.
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14. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING 2026-2027 SENIORITY LISTS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by , seconded by , to approve the seniority lists of the Minnewaska Teachers Association and Mental Health Practitioners as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried.
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15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR AGREEMENT: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education is asked to consider approval of an Agreement for Temporary Services with Bill Mills to serve as Temporary Substitute Activities Director during the absence of the district's Activities Director. Under the agreement, Mills will provide administrative and supervisory support for the Activities Department on an as-needed basis. Compensation will be $40.94 per hour for actual hours worked, with no additional fringe benefits. The agreement will remain in effect until the Activities Director returns to full duty, unless terminated earlier.
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16. OTHER:
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17. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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November 3, 2026, Election Day November 11, 2026, Veterans Day Program at 9:00 am in the MAHS Gymnasium November 16, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting at 6:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room December 21, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting at 6:00 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room January 4, 2027, School Board Organizational Meeting |
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18. ADJOURN: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by ______________________, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at _________ p.m. Motion carried. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
