June 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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I.A. Laker Pride
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II. ROLL CALL
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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IV.A. Agenda Approval
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Approval of the Agenda for the June 22, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting as presented.
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V. RECOGNITIONS
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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VI. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FROM VISITORS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Description:
A fifteen-minute time limit will be allowed for audience comment. Those requesting audiences will inform either the Board Chairman or the Superintendent prior to the meeting that you wish to address the Board.
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VII. DONATIONS
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VII.A. On behalf of everyone involved in Grad Bash, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the many community members, businesses, and organizations who generously donated items, services, and monetary contributions to help make this year's event a success. Your kindness and support allowed us to create a memorable celebration for our graduates as they marked this important milestone. The donations, prizes, refreshments, and financial contributions provided opportunities, experiences, and lasting memories that our students will cherish for years to come. The success of Grad Bash is a reflection of the incredible generosity and commitment of our community. We are truly fortunate to have such dedicated supporters who invest in the success and well-being of our young people. Thank you for helping us celebrate our graduates and for making a positive difference in their lives. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. |
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VIII. PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
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VIII.A. Q-Comp
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Presenter: Pam Daly Q-Comp Coordinator
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IX. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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Action is requested on the following items of the consent agenda. Consent agenda items are typically adopted without discussion of the individual items because they are routine or ordinary in action. Any consent agenda item may be removed for further discussion and deliberation by any member of the board.
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IX.A. Approve the Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting.
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IX.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IX.C. Approve Personnel Agenda Items
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IX.D. Authorize the signatures for Jill Walter, Detroit Lakes High School Principal, Rob Nielsen, Activities Director, and Jay DeCann, Activities Director, for the High School Student Activity Accounts; and Mike Suckert, Detroit Lakes Middle School Principal, and Justin Hegg, Detroit Lakes Middle School Assistant Principal, for the Middle School Student Activity Accounts for the 2026-27 School Year.
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IX.E. Approve Mark Jenson, Jason Kuehn, Kylie Johnson, and Jennifer Fode, to make incoming and outgoing wire transfers, stop payments, purchase or withdraw Certificates of Deposit, make inquiries on accounts, and check balances on behalf of the school district for the 2026-27 school year.
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IX.F. Approve Matie Hanson, Payroll Coordinator, to be authorized to make electronic fund transfers for the following items: 1) Transfers to the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) Health Care Savings Program (HCSP); (2) Transfers to the district's third party administrator for the employee 403(b) Program; (3) Transfers to the WEX Account for the district's Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Programs.
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IX.G. Approve the designation of the following banks as Official Depositories for the 2026-27 School Year: Old National Bank, Midwest Bank, Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund, and Ehlers/Pershing.
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IX.H. Approve Student Transportation Services Agreement with Schultz Garage and Bus for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 School Years.
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IX.I. Approve the Purchase of Services Agreement between Detroit Lakes Public Schools and Stephanie Hanson for the 2026-27 School Year
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IX.J. Approve the Activity Fee & Admission Price Schedules for the 2026-27 School Year.
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IX.K. Approve the 2026 Tenure List
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IX.L. Approve Katrena Lende as Officer of Election for the November 3, 2026, School Board Election held in conjunction with the Becker County Auditor's Office Regular Election
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IX.M. Approve the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Candidacy.
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IX.N. Approve the 2026 General Election Timeline in Conjunction with the Becker County Auditor Election Procedures.
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IX.O. Approve the Resolution Calling for an Election.
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IX.P. Approve the Write-in Vote Counting Resolution for the General Election.
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IX.Q. Approve Mark Jenson as the DLPS IOwA for the 26-27 school year.
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X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Discussion items receive individual attention because of the nature of the issues and need for introductory or other discussion in order to review the information prior to taking action. This is also the agenda location for items which simply need school board review, but no formal action on the items is required. Discussion items will typically return to the agenda at a future point for more specific action.
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X.A. First Reading of Policies:
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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X.A.1. 428 – SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PAY
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X.A.2. 506 - K-12 DISCIPLINE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION POLICY
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X.A.3. 601-- SCHOOL DISTRICT CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION GOALS
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X.A.4. 902 - RENTAL POLICY - BUILDINGS & FACILITIES
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XI. ACTION ITEMS
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Action items receive individual attention because of the nature of the issues, the need to discuss or review the information prior to taking action, or the specific kind of action required for the item.
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XI.A. Motion to approve the Committed Fund Balance Designation for Fiscal Year 2025-26 as $2,071,414.30.
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XI.B. Motion to approve the Assigned Fund Balance Designation for Fiscal Year 2025-26 as $2,043,693.99.
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XI.C. Motion to approve the Initial Budget for the 2026-27 School Year.
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XI.D. Motion to approve the MSHSL Resolution for Membership for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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XI.E. Motion to approve the purchase of service agreement between Detroit Lakes Public Schools and Stellher Human Services from Jul 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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XI.F. Motion to approve the renewal of the Life Insurance contract with Madison National LIfe/National Insurance Services.
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XI.G. Motion to Approve the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan.
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XII. ADMINISTRATIVE AND BOARD REPORTS
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XII.A. Superintendent Report
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Presenter: Mark Jenson, Superintendent
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XII.A.1. District Updates
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XII.B. Board Committee and Representative Reports
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XII.B.1. ECFE and School Readiness Advisory Council
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Presenter: Nelson, Director
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XII.B.2. Finance Committee Meeting
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Presenter: Okeson, Board Treasurer
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XIII. UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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XIII.A. Finance Committee — 07/13/26 9:00AM District Office.
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XIII.B. Facilities Committee- TBD
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XIII.C. Regular School Board Meeting- 07/27/26 7:00AM City Council Chambers.
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XIII.D. School Board Retreat-TBD
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XIV. MEETING ADJOURNED
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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