October 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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I.A. Strategic Plan
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II. ROLL CALL
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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IV.A. Agenda Approval
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Approval of the Agenda for the October 26, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting as presented.
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V. RECOGNITIONS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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VI. PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
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VI.A. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report and the Achievement and Integration progress update.
Speaker(s):
Renee Kerzman
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VII. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Description:
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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VII.A. Approve the Minutes of the September 28, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting.
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VII.B. DONATIONS
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VII.B.1. Backpacks and School Supplies from the Family Medicine Team at Essentia Health (Detroit Lakes)
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VII.B.2. Shoes from the Mark Knutson Shoes for Kids Legacy Fund
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VII.B.3. Hats and Scarves from Wanda Opland and Cormorant Lutheran Church
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VII.B.4. $75.00 from the Custom Card Program at Bell Bank (Detroit Lakes)
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VII.B.5. $75.00 to the Laker Cupboard from Deb Krogsgaard
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VII.B.6. $203.48 to the Laker Cupboard from Trinity Lutheran Church
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VII.B.7. $250.00 to the FFA Student Activity Account from the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce
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VII.B.8. $400.00 to the Laker Cupboard from United Methodist Church
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VII.B.9. $500.00 for Elementary School needs from Jaycee's Water Carnival
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VII.B.10. $500.00 for Middle School needs from Jaycee's Water Carnival
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VII.B.11. $500.00 for High School needs from Jaycee's Water Carnival
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VII.B.12. $500.00 to the Laker Cupboard from Detroit Lakes Jaycee's Water Carnival
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VII.B.13. $500.00 to Laker Transitions from Special Olympics
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VII.B.14. $3,750.00 to the DLHS Manufacturing Program from VFW Post #1676 (Detroit Lakes)
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VII.B.15. $14,332.50 to Detroit Lakes Public Schools from R&G Subaru Share the Love Program
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VII.C. Approve Treasurer's Report
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VII.D. Approve Personnel Agenda Items
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VII.E. Approve the Snow Removal Contract for Rossman Elementary, and Bus Garage for the 2026-2027 school year.
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VII.F. Approve the Snow Removal Contract for Roosevelt Elementary, Detroit Lakes Middle School, and Detroit Lakes High School for the 2026-2027 school year.
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VII.G. Approve Second Reading of Policies:
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VII.G.1. 203.5 - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
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VII.G.2. 615 - TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND EXEMPTIONS FOR IEPS, SECTION 504 Plans AND LEP STUDENTS
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VII.G.3. 616 - SCHOOL DISTRICT SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY
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VII.G.4. 618 - ASSESSMENT OF STANDARD ACHIEVEMENT
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VII.G.5. 619 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR GRADUATION STANDARDS
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VII.G.6. 624 - ONLINE INSTRUCTION
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VII.G.7. 625 - RESPONSIBLE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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VII.G.8. 628 - RELEASED TIME RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
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VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Description:
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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VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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VIII.A.1. 621 – LITERACY AND THE READ ACT
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VIII.B. Building Goals for:
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VIII.B.1. Rossman
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VIII.B.2. Roosevelt
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VIII.B.3. Middle School
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VIII.B.4. ALC
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VIII.B.5. High School
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IX. ACTION ITEMS
Description:
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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IX.A. Approve Staffing Request for an Additional Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-27 School Year.
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IX.B. Approve the Form A application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation.
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IX.C. Approve the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report for 2026-2027.
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IX.D. Approve the Fall 2026-2027 Lane Change Requests.
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IX.E. Approve the expulsion of a High School student from further attendance for the remainder of the 2026-2027 School Year.
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IX.F. Rescind policy 629 - ASSURANCE OF MASTERY
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X. ADMINISTRATIVE AND BOARD REPORTS
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X.A. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Mark Jenson, Superintendent
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X.A.1. State of the District Update
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X.B. District Advisory Committee
Speaker(s):
Rotter, Vice Chair
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X.C. Board Committee and Representative Reports
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X.C.1. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Wilson/Rufer, Student Board Representative
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X.C.2. Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Okeson, Treasurer
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X.C.3. SUP Committee
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Okeson, Treasurer
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X.C.4. Becker County Children's Initiative (BCCI)
Speaker(s):
Rotter, Vice Chair
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XI. UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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XI.A. Work Session - Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Location TBD
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XI.B. Election Day - Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Polls open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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XI.C. Policy Committee Meeting - Wednesday, November 11, 2026 @ 7:00 AM - Middle School Conference Room
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XI.D. Finance Committee Meeting - Monday, November 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - District Office
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XI.E. Regular School Board Meeting - Monday, November 23, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - City Council Chambers
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XII. 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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XII.A. Terry Kalil
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XII.B. Nicole Hadding
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XII.C. Claire Danner
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XII.D. Greg Johnson
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XII.E. Emily Buermann
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XII.F. Beth Copenhaver
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XII.G. Rebecca Soukup
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XII.H. Sara Pender
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XII.I. Ron Bratlie
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XII.J. Deb Wimmer
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XII.K. Todd Simison
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XII.L. Robert Koschnick
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XII.M. Kristina Somes
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XII.N. Kristen Branden
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XIII. MEETING ADJOURNED
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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