October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.1. Oath of Office of Josh Gronli
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Josh Gronli was appointed to the Board of Education at the July 2026 regular meeting to fill the vacant position after Josh Goche resigned. Following the required thirty day comment period, Josh officially became a Board Member. However, he was absent from the September meeting to take his Oath of Office and therefore is taking it now.
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1.2. Roll Call of Members/Determine Quorum
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1.3. Additions or Corrections to Agenda
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1.4. Acceptance of Agenda
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2. Action On the Minutes
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2.1. Corrections to and Approval of Minutes
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3. Status of District Funds
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3.1. Treasurer's Report
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4. Consideration of Claims
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4.1. List of Claims
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Treasurer/Superintendent
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5. Visitors
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5.1. Recognition of Visitors and Guests
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6. Open Forum
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7. Recognitions
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8. Communications
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9. Old Business
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9.1. Award Snow Removal Bid for 2026-2027 School Year
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education award the snow removal bids as follows: Location 1: Large student parking lot, bus garage, and service road on the north side of the school is awarded to _________ at a rate of $_____. Location 2: Activity Center parking lots (front and back) and all sidewalks around the school and Activity Center and Early Childhood building, including all exit doors is awarded to ______________ at a rate of $______
Discussion:
All bid information will be available at the meeting. Three bids were received for snow removal services for 2026-2027.
Bids were received from: B&L Lawn Services, Brian & Linda Baune, submitted a bid for LOCATION 1: Large parking lot in front of school, bus garage parking lot, and service road on north side of school. Johanneck Concrete, Craig Johanneck, submitted a bid for LOCATION 1: Large parking lot in front of school, bus garage parking lot, and service road on north side of school. Baune Services & Lawn Care, Kevin Baune, submitted a bid for LOCATION 2: Activity Center parking lots (front and back) and all sidewalks around the school and Activity Center and Early Childhood building, including all exit doors. |
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9.2. Approval of Policy 423
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Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve Policy 423 as presented.
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9.3. Second Reading of Policy 208
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9.4. First Reading of Policy 402
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10. New Business
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10.1. Accept and Approve Donations Received
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education accept and approve the donations received during the month of October as follows:
10/7/26 Justin Morin/Morin Ag $125.00 for FFA;
10/07/26 Scott/Tina Hanna $500.00 for FFA;
10/07/26 Mid County Ag Services, LLC $375.00 for FFA; 10/07/26 Redwood Co Farm Bureau Assn $300.00 for FFA; 10/07/26 Wood Lake Lumber & Hardware $100.00 for FFA; 10/07/26 LFP Consulting $100.00 for FFA; 10/07/26 Turbes Ag Sales & Service $300.00 for FFA; 10/07/26 Avid Xchange $100.00 for FFA; 10/07/26 Salfer's Food Center $100.00 for FFA.
10/9 Sussner Construction $400.0 for National Honor Society; Integrity Bank Plus $400.00 for National Honor Society; 10/22/26 Farmer's Co-Op of Renville $300.00 for Programs of Distinction.
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10.2. Designate Board Committee Members and Organization Representatives
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education designate the following Board Members to serve on the Board Committees as follows:
Negotiations Committee: 3 Members.
Finance Committee: 3 Members.
Policy Committee: 3 Members.
Employee/Student Relations: 3 Members.
Facilities/Transportation: 3 Members.
Strategic Planning: 3 Members.
And one Board Representative for each of the following Organizations as follows:
ECFE/School Readiness Representative:
Legislative Liaison Representative:
MN State High School League Representative:
Community Education Representative:
Redwood Collaborative Representative:
Continuing Education Representative:
District Advisory Representative:
Discussion:
With the changes in Board Members in 2026, Mr. Aafedt and Board Chair Tom Carlson will make a recommendation updating the board committee members and organization representatives for approval.
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10.3. Minnesota State High School League Form A
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application of Minnesota State High School League Foundation as follows:
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota's high school youth to participate in MSHSL athletics and fine arts;
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of Wabasso Public Schools ISD 640 recognizes the value of student participation in MSHSL athletics and fine arts; and
WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist school in recognizing, promoting, and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in MSHSL athletic and fine arts programs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of Wabasso Public Schools ISD 640 supports the school's application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a FORM A grant to offset student activity fees.
Dated: October 26, 2026
Signature: /s/ Board Chair
Signature: /s/ Board Clerk
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11. Personnel
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11.1. Preliminary Wabasso Education Association Seniority List
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the Preliminary Seniority List of the Wabasso Education Association members, and begin the 20 day review period for any challenges according to Section 7 of the WEA labor contract.
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11.2. Preliminary Seniority List for Confidential and Supervisory Employees
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the preliminary Seniority List of the Confidential and Supervisory Employee members.
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11.3. Preliminary Seniority List for School Support Employees
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the Preliminary Seniority List of the Student Support Employees group.
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11.4. Hire Play Director
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education hire Caleb Ruppert as the Fall Play Director for the 2026-2027 School Year with a stipend of $3,769.33; and also as the One Act Play Director with a stipend of $1,526.82 .
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11.5. Hire Assistant Play Director
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Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education hire Jenna Miller as the Fall Play Assistant Director with a stipend of $1,397.99 for the 2026-2027 school year.
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11.6. Hire Assistant Wrestling Coaches
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education hire Cortez Arredondo, Dirk Taylor, and Kennedy Gilbertson, together as one shared position of Assistant Coach with the salary split between the three in an amount of $1,367.77 each, pending their background checks.
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11.7. Approve Winter Athletic Coaches and Advisors
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Recommended Motion(s):
Be it Resolved that the ISD 640 Board of Education approve the Winter Athletic Coaches and Advisors for 2026-2027 school year as follows: Head Coach Scott Leopold Step 2 $6,298.12 Assistant Coach Dylan Woodford Step 3 $4,914.44; Jr High Coach Colton Taylor Step 3 $3,387.62; Jr High Coach Justin Bernardy Step 2 $2,958.21; GIRLS BASKETBALL COACHES: Head Coach Paige Richert Step 3 $6,298.12; Assistant Coach - OPEN; Jr High Coach Michelle Nichols Step 4 $3,817.04; Jr High Coach Traci Bernardy Step 4 $3,817.04. WRESTLING COACHES: Head Coach Eric Ellanson Step 4 $6,775.25; Assistant Coach -shared position of Cortez Arredondo, Dirk Taylor, and Kennedy Gilbertson Step 1 $1,367.77 each; Girls Coach Clint Irlbeck Step 2-JH $3,387.62. DANCE TEAM: Head Coach Lauren Hoffman $4,914.44; Assistant Dance Isabella Shultz $4,437.31. ONE ACT PLAY Director Caleb Ruppert $1,526.82.
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12. Reports
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12.1. Board Committee Reports
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12.2. Principal Report
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12.3. Superintendent Report
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13. Informational Items
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Discussion:
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Following the election, the Redwood County Auditor/Treasurer will send us the School Board Election ballot count totals information. A Special Meeting must be called to canvass results of general election between the third and tenth day following general election per State Statute. Therefore a Special Meeting needs to be set sometime between Friday, November 6, 2026 - Friday, November 13, 2026.
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13.1. School Grounds Lawn Improvement Proposal received.
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Description:
Mr. Aafedt will discuss the details of the proposal received which includes thatching, aerate, and over seeding.
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14. Adjournment
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