August 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
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The August 18, 2025 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Haverinen at with the Pledge of Allegiance and Mission and Vision Statement.
Board members present: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Sara Makela, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. Attending Virtually: Katie Howard, Location: 6900 NE 169th ST Vancouver, WA 98686 |
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2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
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3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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3.1. Student/Staff Share
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Cody Pulju will give an update on Summer Rec.
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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4.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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4.2. Communications
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5. SAFETY AND SECURITY (CLOSED MEETING Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3)
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Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3
John Hedstrom will give an update. |
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6. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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If needed:
Motion by to remove the following from the consent agenda: Seconded by vote |
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. July 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $508,516.77 3. Notice of assignments for the following extra-curricular coach/advisors for the Fall 2025-2026 School Year: Kevin Sommers, Head Football Coach Step 9; Kris Koll, Assistant Football Coach Step 1; Justin Brown, Assistant Football Coach Step 1; Isaiah Usher, Junior High Football Coach Step 1; Cory Kapphahn, Junior High Football Coach Step 5; Tori Komulainen, Head Volleyball Coach Step 1; Anna Pietila, Assistant Volleyball Coach Step 1, Alisha Hendrickson, Assistant Volleyball Coach Step 1, Delaney Crowl, Junior High Volleyball Coach Step 1, Becky Hedstrom, Junior High Volleyball Coach Step 1; Katie Novak, Head Cheerleading Coach Step 1; Luke Davidson, Strength and Conditioning Advisor; Tanya Carney, HS Knowledge Bowl Advisor Step 4; Tanya Carney, One Act Play Advisor Step 4; Dan Besonen, JH Knowledge Bowl Advisor Step 8; Laura Takkunen, Spelling Bee Step 2; Tim Wurdock, NHS Advisor Step 1;
4. Work Assignment for Becky Hedstrom, Concessions Manager; 5. Teacher Contract with Shalom Crook, High School Teacher, BA Step 1, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year; 6. Teacher Contract with Essie Nuemann, Elementary School Teacher, BA Step 3, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year; 7. Work Assignment for Becky Hedstrom, Paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 25, 2025; 8. Work Assignment for Jeff Newburey, Paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 25, 2025; 9. Work Assignment for Samantha Pfiefer, Paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 25, 2025; 10. Work Assignment for Lisa Folken, Paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 25, 2025; 11. Quadient Leasing Agreement; Seconded by vote
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8. REPORTS
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8.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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8.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaison 2025:
Building Advisory: Katie Howard and David Treinen Community Education: Andrea Haverinen Crisis Management: Katie Howard Freshwater Education District: Katie Howard Minnesota School Board Association: Andrea Haverinen Minnesota State High School League: David Treinen Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Sara Makela Policy: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Andrea Haverinen Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen Rebranding: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela and David Treinen Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Cherie Peterson Wellness: Sara Makela |
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9. MHS 2025-2026 STUDENT HANDBOOK
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Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of the 7-12th grade high school student handbook for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
Seconded by vote
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10. MES 2025-2026 STUDENT HANDBOOK
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Motion by to approve the second reading of the K-6th grade elementary school student handbook for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11. DEVICE AND USAGE HANDBOOK
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Motion by to approve the device and usage handbook for the 2025-2026 school year, as presented.
Seconded by vote
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12. E-LEARNING DAY PLAN
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Motion by to approve the E-Learing Day Plan as presented.
Seconded by vote
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13. PARAPROFESSIONAL HANDBOOK
Description:
Motion by to approve the first reading of the Menahga Para Educator Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
Seconded by vote
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14. STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW
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Motion by to adapt and adopt the Strategic Plan as presented.
Seconded by vote
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15. UNITED BUS SALES
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Motion by to approve the purchase of the bus from United Bus Sales for the amount of $75,000.75 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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16. BUSINESS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROCESS
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Motion by to update current business processing procedure from monthly check printing to weekly check printing.
Seconded by vote |
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17. UNC TRACK DISCUSSION
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18. PERSONNEL
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18.1. Resignations
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Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from April Hodge, High School Teacher, effective August 1, 2025. We thank April for her ten years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Sophia Ylitalo, Paraprofessional, effective August 6, 2025. We thank Sophia for her year of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from MacKenzie Zetah, Elementary School Teacher, effective August 11, 2025. We thank MacKenzie for her 3 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Michaela Skoog, Paraprofessional, effective August 11, 2025. We thank Michaela for her 2 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Sarah Sumstad, Paraprofessional, effective August 18, 2025. We thank Sarah for her year of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
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18.2. Lane Changes
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Motion by to approve the following lane change requests:
Bailey Baumgart, MA+10 to MA+20; Megan Huus, MA+10 to MA+20; Nicholas Jasmer, MA+10 to MA+20; |
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19. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
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The following resolution was introduced by ___________________________ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHEREAS, MS 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: "The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education."; and WHEREAS, MS 465.03 provides: "Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full."; and WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Menahga Public School Dist 821 gratefully accept the following donations as identified below: The Menahga Lions donated $10,000.00 for the Pickle Ball Court; The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: voting aye: voting nay: absent: Whereupon, said resolution was declared duly adopted. |
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20. STATEMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
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21. POLICY
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21.1. Policy 425 Staff Development and Mentoring
Description:
Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 425 Staff Development and Mentoring as presented.
Seconded by vote
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21.2. Policy 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals
Description:
Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals as presented.
Seconded by vote
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22. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the August 18, 2025 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
