December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
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The December 15, 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, Katie Howard, Sara Makela, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. One or more Board Members attending virtually; |
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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. TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING AT 6:00 PM
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At 6:00 pm, Business Manager Dana Kennedy and Superintendent Jay Kjos will give a presentation for the Truth in Taxation hearing. An opportunity for questions from the public will be offered.
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3.1. CERTIFY 2025 PAYABLE 2026 LEVY
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Motion by to approve the certification of the 2025 payable 2026 levy.
Seconded by vote |
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4. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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4.1. Student/Staff Share
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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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5.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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5.2. Communications
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6. SAFETY AND SECURITY (CLOSED MEETING Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3)
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Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3
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7. 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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8. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. November 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes; December 1, 2025 policy meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $173,683.63 3. Notice of assignments for the following extra-curricular coaches/advisors for the 2025-2026 school year: Tom Smith, Head Track Coach step 10; Ed Heltunen, Assistant Track Coach step 5; Thor Johnson, Assistant Track Coach step 2; Katie Smith, Junior High/Elementary Track Coach;
4. FY 26 Regular Year Ext Time Agreement
5. Kitchen Employees' Terms and Conditions of Employment Handbook Seconded by vote
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9. REPORTS
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9.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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9.2. 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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10. NOMINATION FORM FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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11. POLICY
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11.1. Policy 506 Student Discipline
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Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 506 Student Discipline as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11.2. Policy 604 Instructional Curriculum
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Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 604 Instructional Curriculum as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11.3. Policy 606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Description:
Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11.4. Policy 103 Complaints - Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons
Description:
Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 103 Complaints - Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11.5. Policy 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11.6. Policy 522 Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 522 Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11.7. Policy 524 Internet Acceptable use and Safety Policy
Description:
Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy as presented.
Seconded by vote
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12. BOARD SELF EVALUATION
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13. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION CLOSED MEETING PURSUANT TO MS13D.03, SUBD.3(a)
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Closed meeting for the purpose of conducting Superintendent Evaluation, pursuant to MS 13D.03, subd. 3(a) at p.m.
Reconvened the public portion of the meeting at p.m. |
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14. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the December 10, 2025 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
