November 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. Superintendent’s Report

VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VII. Approval of Consent Items

VII.A. Minutes of October 8, 2026 Policy Committee Meeting

VII.B. Minutes of October 8, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

VII.C. Minutes of October 22, 2026 Work Session

VII.D. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity

VII.E. Personnel

VII.E.1. Shakarah Jackson, resignation effective October 21, 2026, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.2. Lynelle Jensen, resignation effective June 2, 2027, as Elementary Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.3. Elizabeth Scully, resignation effective October 31, 2026, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.4. Ben Xiong, effective October 1, 2026, Recess Assistant position discontinued at Sunrise River School

VII.E.5. Molly Burrow, leave request effective October 16, 2026 through November 13, 2026, as Math Teacher at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.6. Kate Gillis, leave request effective November 3, 2026 through approximately November 17, 2026, as Job Coach at Life Work Center

VII.E.7. Grant Baker, position change effective October 12, 2026, from Schoolkeeper to Custodian at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.8. Danielle Flis, employment effective November 3, 2026, as Bookkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.E.9. Amber Martinez, employment effective October 13, 2026, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.10. Brianna McBride, employment effective October 12, 2026, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.11. Ashlee Oliveira, employment effective September 29, 2026, as SAC Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.12. Ashley Rustad, employment effective October 5, 2026, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.13. Kallee Swager, employment effective October 13, 2026, as Recess Assistant at Sunrise River School

VII.E.14. 2026 -27 Extracurricular Fall Coach Positions

VII.E.14.a. Kevin Grote, Class 10, Step 10, as Fall Season Clay Target Advisor

VII.E.14.b. Jessica Konrad, Class 10, Step 3, as Fall Season Clay Target Advisor

VII.E.15. 2026 -27 Extracurricular Winter Coach Positions

VII.E.15.a. Jim VanEerden, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball

VII.E.15.b. Claire Patterson, Class 1, Step 2, as Head Coach for Girls Basketball

VII.E.15.c. Hunter Brandel, Class 3, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball 

VII.E.15.d. Natalie Bristol, Class 6, Step 4, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball

VII.E.15.e. Alyssa Hempel, Class 6, Step 2, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball

VII.E.15.f. Kyle Kahl, Class 1, Step 10, as Head Coach for Wrestling

VII.E.15.g. Kyle Groh, Class 9, Step 10, as Fitness Center Supervisor

VII.E.15.h. Nate Appleby, Class 9, Step 10, as Fitness Center Supervisor

VII.E.16. 2026-27 Activities Advisor Positions

VII.E.16.a. Jenna Battaglia, Class 10, Step 2, as Prom Advisor

VII.E.16.b. Johnny Bodell, Class 7, Step 4, as High School Yearbook Advisor

VII.E.16.c. Johnny Bodell, Class 6, Step 3, as DECA Advisor

VII.E.16.d. Amanda Cook, Class 6, Step 9, as FFA Advisor

VII.E.16.e. Rebecca Denniston, Class 6, Step 1, as High School Student Council Advisor

VII.E.16.f. Jon Griffith, Class 9, Step 1, as Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VII.E.16.g. Melissa Kleschult, Class 7, Step 5.01, as Elementary Yearbook Advisor

VII.E.16.h. Samuel Lubs, Class 4, Step 2, as Vocals (Harmonaires) Advisor

VII.E.16.i. Samuel Lubs, Class 10, Step 2, as Middle School Show Choir Advisor

VII.E.16.j. Pakou Lee, Class 8, Step 3, as All Culture Club Advisor

VII.E.16.k. Darin Marcussen, Class 3, Step 10, as Auditorium/Technology Coordinator

VII.E.16.l. Samantha Nuthak, Class 8, Step 6, as Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VII.E.16.m. James Pope, Class 8, Step 10, as High School Pep Band Advisor

VII.E.16.n. James Pope, Class 10, Step 10, as Middle School Jazz Band Advisor

VII.E.16.o. James Pope, Class 4, Step 10, as High School Jazz Band Advisor

VII.E.16.p. Amy Randall, Class 8, Step 6, as Middle School Student Council Advisor

VII.E.16.q. Jessica Richter, Class 7, Step 10, as Middle School Yearbook Advisor

VII.E.16.r. Laura Rothe, Class 8, Step 10, as National Honor Society Advisor

VII.E.16.s. Juli Summer, Class 7, Step 5.01, as Elementary Yearbook Advisor

VII.F. Annual Assurance of Compliance Report

VII.G. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated.  In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.

VIII. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. It is also not a means to discuss specific individuals negatively in public, either by name or position. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.

IX. Old Business

IX.A. Consider Approval of Second Reading of the Following Policies

IX.A.1. Policy 530 NB - Immunization Requirements

IX.A.2. Policy 905 NB - Advertising Procedures

X. New Business

X.A. Preliminary Financial Statement Report

X.B. Consider Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election

X.C. Consider Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties

X.D. Consider Approval of Updated Terms and Conditions for Directors

X.E. Consider Approval of Updated Terms and Conditions of Employment for 12-month Salaried Employees

X.F. Consider Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation

X.G. Consider First Reading of the 2027-28 Draft School Calendar

X.H. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies

X.H.1. Policy 697 NB - Controversial Issues in the Classroom

X.H.2. Policy 516.5 - Overdose Medication 

X.H.3. Policy 519 - Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies

XI. Addendum

XII. Information

XII.A. Fundraising Reports from May 1 - October 31

XIII. Board Requests

XIV. Committee Reports

XV. Dates to Remember

XV.A. November 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM - School Board Retreat, North Branch Area Middle School, FTLA Room #816

XV.B. December 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Middle School, DO Conference Room #316A

XV.C. December 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Middle School, FTLA Room #816

XVI. Adjournment