May 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Thelander
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2. Roll Call of Attendance
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the agenda.
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4. Board Calendar Dates
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Description:
Friday, May 15, 2026 - WELS Talent Show from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Quora Education Center Friday, May 22, 2026 — Karner Blue Track and Field Day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Karner Blue Education Center Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - ALC Graduation at 4:00 p.m. at Century College Thursday May 28, 2026 - Quora Secondary School Graduation at 4:30 p.m. at Quora Education Center Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - South Campus Graduation at 12:30 p.m. at South Campus Education Center Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire District Office Thursday, June 4, 2026 - End of Year Celebration for Auditory Oral from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Family Center in Stillwater |
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5. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Description:
Visitors attending the meeting who wish to address the school board on any issue that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. We ask that you complete the Request to Address the School Board form linked here prior to the school board meeting. |
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6. Presentations and Discussion Items
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6.1. 916 Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Speaker(s):
Natasha Halseth Wirkus
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6.2. First Reading of FY27 Budget
Speaker(s):
Mark Kumlien
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6.3. First Reading of School Board Policies
Speaker(s):
Natasha Halseth Wirkus
Description:
Policy 416: Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing Policy 416 Forms: Attachments A, B, C, and D Policy 417: Chemical Use and Abuse |
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7. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Boe
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8. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as detailed in the enclosure.
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8.1. Minutes
Description:
Meeting Minutes from April 1, 2026. |
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8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Description:
$4,449,003.66 for check numbers *603712 - 603752, ACH payments and wires, except for voids as marked on the check register. |
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8.3. Personnel
Description:
Employment, Resignation/Termination, Eliminate Position, Adjust Hours/FTE, Leave of Absence, Reassignment/Transfer, New Positions, Employment Contract Amendment and Waiver of Continuing Contract Rights |
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Retirements (10+ Years)
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
Jean Anderson, Teacher, has provided the school district with 28 years of service. Her retirement date is June 5, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board accept the resignation listed above upon the occasion of their retirement.
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9.2. Resolutions Recognizing Years of Service
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
WHEREAS, the School Board is grateful for the high level of service provided by School District employees, and WHEREAS, a sizable number of persons have continued their service to the District for a minimum of ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, or thirty years, and WHEREAS, the School District has benefited significantly from the skill, interest, and loyalty of such employees; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the School Board of Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 extend its sincerest gratitude for ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, or thirty years of continuous service to the District.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the resolution which recognizes staff who have provided service to the district for a minimum of ten years as attached.
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9.3. Adopt Proposed Policy Modifications
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
School Board Policy 208 states: If a policy is modified with minor changes that do not affect the substance of the policy or because of a legal change over which the school board has no control, the modified policy may be approved at one meeting at the discretion of the school board. Policy 405: Veteran's Preference Policy 407: Employee Right to Know — Exposure to Hazardous Substances Policy 410: Family and Medical Leave Policy Policy 414: Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse Policy 415: Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Policy 418: Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School Policy 420: Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions Policy 421.1: Solicitation or Selling by Staff Policy 422: Policies Incorporated by Reference Policy 427: Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the policies as revised.
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9.4. Approval of Strategic Actions for the 2026-27 School Year
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:
The development of Intermediate District 916’s annual Strategic Actions is an integral part of our continuous planning, implementation, and monitoring cycle. Annual benchmarks are informed by stakeholder surveys, environmental scans, and data analysis to ensure a comprehensive and balanced perspective. The resulting draft of the 2026-2027 Strategic Actions framework -including graphics, anchors, and benchmarks- reflects the collective aspirations of our district, aligns with our commitment to educational excellence, and ensures compliance with Minnesota statutory requirements, including Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness standards.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the 2026 - 2027 Strategic Actions which reflect the district's commitment to continuous improvement and its dedication to providing an exceptional, individualized education for all students.
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9.5. Approval of School Board Policies
Speaker(s):
Haveman/Thomas
Description:
The policies listed below were presented for a first reading at the April 1, 2026, School Board Meeting. Minor changes have been made based on suggestions made at the March meeting. Policy 529: Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students Policy 604: Instructional Curriculum Policy 606: Textbooks and Instructional Materials Policy 618: Assessment of Student Achievement
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the School Board policies as presented.
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9.6. Approval of Educational Services Agreement with Spring Lake Park ISD 16
Speaker(s):
Thomas
Description:
This agreement is between Northeast Metro 916 and Spring Lake Park School District to provide educational services, on behalf of the Spring Lake Park School District, for those students who are enrolled at Avanti Center residential treatment program.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board authorize the agreement for Northeast Metro 916 to provide the educational services at Avanti Center on behalf of the Spring Lake Park School District from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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9.7. Approval of Aris Clinic Agreement to Provide Educational Services
Speaker(s):
Thomas
Description:
This agreement between Northeast Metro 916 and Aris Behavioral Health, LLC is for the purpose of providing regular and special education or tutoring services to eligible adolescent clients being served by Aris Behavioral Health, LLC. Aris is located in Woodbury.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the agreement with Aris Behavioral Health for August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028.
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9.8. Approval of Contract Agreement with City of Fridley
Speaker(s):
Thomas
Description:
This contract is between Northeast Metro 916 and the City of Fridley, in which the Fridley Police Department provides a full-time School Resource Office (SRO) at Metro Heights Academy.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve a two-year agreement for the Fridley Police Department to provide a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) at Metro Heights Academy from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $394,700.
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9.9. Approval of Food Service Agreement
Speaker(s):
Kumlien
Description:
Northeast Metro 916 contracts with member districts to provide food services for the students in our programs located across multiple member districts. Centennial ISD #12 and Karner Blue Education Center
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve the food service agreement for the 2026-27 school year as listed above and attached.
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9.10. Resolution Placing Teacher on Unrequested Leave of Absence
Speaker(s):
Halseth Wirkus
Description:
The resolution proposing placing the following teacher on Unrequested Leave of Absence is attached: David Paehlke, 0.3 FTE, Computer Software, Hardware Gaming Instructor, Career & Technical Center
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the attached resolution.
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9.11. Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs and Positions
Speaker(s):
Halseth Wirkus
Description:
WHEREAS, the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District adopted a resolution on January 21, 2026, directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions, and WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received and considered by the school board, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District, as follows: That the programs and positions listed below, or portions thereof, be discontinued effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. 0.9 FTE, Social Studies Teacher, East View Academy 0.9 FTE, Social Studies Teacher, 916 Mahtomedi Academy 1.0 FTE, Art Teacher, East View Academy 0.5 FTE, Science Teacher, East View Academy 0.5 FTE, Science Teacher, 916 Mahtomedi Academy
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the positions above be discontinued effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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9.12. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Probationary Teachers
Speaker(s):
Halseth Wirkus
Description:
WHEREAS, __________ is a probationary teacher in Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916, BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916, that pursuant to M.S. 122A.40, the teaching contract of __________, a probationary teacher in Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916, is hereby terminated at the end of the working day on June 30, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and nonrenewal of their contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the attached form.
Recommended Motion(s):
The recommendation is, the School Board approve terminating the contracts of the probationary teachers named in the attached document.
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10. Board Forum
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Description:
The Board Forum provides School Board members with an opportunity to share items of interest and information from their home district. Board members may share verbal updates at the meeting which are pertinent to all the member districts related to the following: MSBA, AMSD and special events in Northeast Metro 916 and Member Districts. |
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11. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjournment of Meeting
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