October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM - October 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order
Speaker(s):
Angie Klassen
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2. The Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Angie Klassen
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3. Approval of Agenda (revise as necessary)
Speaker(s):
Angie Klassen
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4. Public Comment Regarding School Board Renewal of Expiring Operating Referendum Authority
Speaker(s):
Angie Klassen
Description:
MN State Statute 126C.17, subdivision 9b, allows school boards to renew an operating referendum for the same amount and terms as previously approved.
This agenda item gives the public an opportunity to speak and complies with MN State Statute 126C.17. Windom Area Schools has a voter-approved operating referendum of $613 per pupil that expires in 2028. The board will take action tonight to renew it for the same amount and terms, which is 7 years. |
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5. Acceptance of Donations, see attached letter from Dewey Moede regarding his donation.
Speaker(s):
Angie Klassen
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6. Open Forum
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7. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Angie Klassen
Description:
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8. Administrative Report - Preschool - Elementary
Speaker(s):
Corey Barfknecht
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9. Administrative Report Middle School - Grades 5-8
Speaker(s):
Dane Nielsen
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10. Administrative Report - High School - Grades 9-12
Speaker(s):
Bryan Joyce
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11. Administrative Report Special Education
Speaker(s):
Amanda Wilson
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12. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
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13. Board of Education Report
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14. Approve Early Resignation Guidelines for 2026-2027 - Action
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
Description:
The Windom Area School District strives to recruit and retain the most talented employees to serve students. The School Board recognizes that recruiting employees remains difficult and believes early notification of resignations will support and strengthen this effort. The attached early resignation agreement compensates current employees for providing early notice of resignation so we can start hiring early for the following school year.
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15. Approve Resolution Authorizing the Renewal Of An Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization- Action
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
Description:
MN State Statute 126C.17 subdivision 9b allows school boards to renew an operating referendum one time for the same amount and terms as previously approved.
Windom Area Schools has an operating referendum in place for $613 per student for seven years. This expires in 2028. Approval of this resolution will renew it for the same amount and term. Public comment on this was heard earlier in the agenda in regard to this resolution.
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16. Approval of Reduction of One Custodian Position- Action
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
Description:
In previous years, we assigned two of our custodians to the Winfair building while the SWWC leased it and used their services. They have now hired their own custodian and no longer use our services. We shifted one custodian to the Highland Building and the other retired. There is no need to replace; therefore, a reduction in the number of custodial staff is needed.
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17. Approve Two Additional EL Teacher Positions - Action
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
Description:
The district has seen a steady increase in the number of EL students over the past few years. In 2021, we provided an education for 124 EL students, and today we are serving 230 EL students. The District Leadership Team has been reviewing data, programming, and instructional practices. We've concluded that more support is needed for this population and ask the board to approve two additional EL teaching positions.
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18. Review 2025-2026 Achievement Data - Informational
Speaker(s):
Corey Barknecht, Dane Nielsen, Bryan Joyce, and Amanda Wilson
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19. Committee Update regarding the BARC — Informational
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20. Approve Resolution Supporting Form A Application to the Minnesota High School League — Action.
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
Description:
The MSHSL Foundation offers grants and funding to help schools recognize, promote, and support high school students' extracurricular participation in fine arts and athletics. We have previously received funding through this grant (approximately $2000), and we need board approval to submit in 2026.
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21. Approve Minnesota State High School League Foundation Resolution Form B Requesting a Grant to Fund an AED for the Wrestling Building - Action.
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
Description:
Jacob Johnson, activities director and Jessica Matt, school nurse worked together to complete a request for a grant from the MSHSL Foundation to purchase an AED for the wrestling building. The MSHSL Foundation requires board approval.
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22. Review Policies: 208, 417, 423, 520, 616, 619, 621, 625, and 709 - Informational
Speaker(s):
Bri Miller
Description:
Link regarding Policy 621 Literacy and the Read Act.
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23. Additional items for the board
Speaker(s):
Angie Klassen
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24. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Angie Klassen
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