July 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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The July 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Howard at ________ with the Pledge of Allegiance and Mission and Vision Statement.
Board members present: Katie Howard, Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela, and David Treinen. Others present: Business Manager Dana Kennedy, ES Principal Steph Mercil, HS Principal Michelle Koch, Assistant Principal John Hedstrom 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 _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to adopt the agenda as amended/presented. |
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3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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5. SAFETY AND SECURITY
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to close for the discussion of Safety and Security per closed meeting law: Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(d) at ________ The public portion of the meeting reconvened at________. |
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6. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION BY _____________
to remove the following from the consent agenda: |
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the following consent items: 1. June 18, 2026 special meeting minutes; July 6, 2026 policy meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $181,575.81 3. Consider Staffing for 2026-2027:
3.1. Teacher Contract, Melody Rasmussen, BA step 1;
3.2. Instructional Coach Contract, Kerry White; 3.3. Transportation Supervisor Contract, Christina Albin; 3.4. Transportation Mechanic Contract, Daryl Kimball; 3.5. Head Custodian Contract, Terry Kimball; 3.6. Payroll & Benefits Specialist Contract, Patty Melander; 3.7. Superintendent's Secretary Contract, Sarah Lusti; 3.8. Head Golf Coach, Tim Wurdock, step 10; 3.9. Head Baseball Coach, Kris Koll, step 5; 3.10. Activities Supervisor, Luke Davidson, step 2; 3.11. Weight Room Advisor, Luke Davidson; 3.12. Food Service Bookkeeper Contract, Katie Walsh; 4. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities — CLC Agreement
5. MSBA Invoice 6. Notice of Filing Date for Election to School Board
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8. KENMARK INVOICES
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the Kenmark Invoice in the amount of $693.00 as presented.
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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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Building Advisory: Katie Howard and David Treinen
Community Education: Andrea Haverinen Crisis Management: David Treinen and Sara Makela Freshwater Education District: Katie Howard Minnesota School Board Association: Andrea Haverinen Minnesota State High School League: David Treinen Pairing and Sharing: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Policy: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Negotiations: Licensed: Katie Howard and Julia Kicker
Rebranding: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela and David TreinenParaprofessionals: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Principals: Andrea Haverinen 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. LTFM ANNUAL EXPENSE AND REVENUE
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the LTFM Annual Expense and Revenue as presented.
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11. AWARD FY27 QUOTES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the following quotes for goods and services for FY27 as presented.
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12. PERSONNEL
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12.1. Resignation
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to accept the letter of resignation from Isaiah Usher, Paraprofessional with Menahga Public Schools, effective July 14, 2026. We thank Isaiah for his year of dedicated service to the students of our school. |
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13. TEACHER CONTRACT RENEWALS AND TENURE
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
After four years of service, we renew the contracts for 2026-2027 and grant tenure to the following certified staff: Jolene Harris and Pam Johnson. |
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14. 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."; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Menahga Public School Dist 821 gratefully accept the following donations as identified below: $500 to Menahga Baseball from Gateway Lions Club; Resolution seconded by_______________________
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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15. MHS 2026-2027 STUDENT HANDBOOK (DRAFT)
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of the 7-12th grade high school student handbook for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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16. MES 2026-2027 STUDENT HANDBOOK (DRAFT)
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of the K-6th grade elementary school student handbook for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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17. POLICY
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17.1. Policy 414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse as presented.
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17.2. Policy 415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults as presented.
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17.3. Policy 417 Chemical Use and Abuse
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of Policy 417 Chemical Use and Abuse as presented.
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17.4. Policy 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the review and adoption of Policy 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School as presented.
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17.5. Policy 419 Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the review and adoption of Policy 419 Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction as presented.
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17.6. Policy 501 School Weapons Policy
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of Policy 501 School Weapons Policy as presented.
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17.7. Policy 505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of Policy 505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees as presented.
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17.8. Policy 524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of Policy 524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices as presented.
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18. SUMMATIVE STATEMENT FROM SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION CLOSED SESSION JUNE 18, 2026 PURSUANT TO MS13D.03, SUBD.3(a)
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to accept the summative statement as presented/amended.
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19. ADJOURN
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to adjourn the July 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at ________ NEXT MEETINGS: |
