February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Pledge of Allegiance
(One or more school board members may attend and participate in the meeting through electronic means, as permitted by law)
Discussion:
Attendance: Crystal Purdie, Charlie Box, Karen Lind, Jennifer Lind, Caitlin Grossell, Deanna Hron, Tayler Goggleye, Patty Gebhart, Rachel Herring, Emilie Duffney, Jennifer Stefan, Brent Schimek, Jennifer Drotts, Lakeland News, Ara Anderson, Kole Schultz, Amie Hanson, Lynn Evans, Heidi Erickson, Seth Peterson, Ethan Thompson, Jen Storm, Josie Wasson, Erin Bastian, Sherwin Obey, Corrine Nason, Nathan Erickson, and three other members of the community.
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2. Agenda Approval
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Additions / Deletions / Corrections / Items from the Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Public comment and acknowledgement of correspondence
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4. Regular Business
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
January 5th, 2026 Organizational and Regular Meeting Minutes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
All matters listed under the consent agenda are staffing-related or considered routine and do not require discussion. These items will be acted upon together in one motion. If discussion is desired on a particular item, it will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately by the Board.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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4.C. Approval of Accounts Payable / Payroll / Transfers
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Financial Reports
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5.A. High School Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Ara Anderson
Attachments:
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5.B. Elementary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Jen Stefan
Attachments:
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5.C. Building and Grounds Department / Activities Program Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
Attachments:
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5.D. Full Service Community Schools Program Report
Speaker(s):
Deanna Hron
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5.E. Anishinaabe Education Coordinator Report
Speaker(s):
Rachel Herring
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5.F. Boys and Girls Club / Community Education Program Report
Speaker(s):
Kayleen Monacelli
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5.G. S.T.E.P. Coalition Program Report
Speaker(s):
Breanne Kaanta
Attachments:
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5.H. School Based Health Center Program Manager Report
Speaker(s):
Susan Nelson
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5.I. Board Member Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
Committee meetings this month: There were three community meetings for the four-day week
Last week there was a Budget meeting and a Meet and Confer. |
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5.K. Student Enrollment Data
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
Attachments:
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6. Action Items
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6.A. Approve Resolution directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions and reasons therefore.
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. Approve Reduction Amount in Budget Plan of $2,000,000.00
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.C. Approve Flexible Learning Plan
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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6.D. Approve 6th Grade transition to King Elementary Building
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.E. Approve DREA Teacher Development and Evaluation Plan
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.F. Approve ULA Language for First Tie Breaker related to teaching experience
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.G. Approve the Professional and Technical Services Agreement with Kootasca FY26
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.H. Donations
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Prom:
-Gaalaas Orthodontics: $50.00 -American Disposal: $100.00 -Polar Insulating: $100.00 -Woodland Bank: $100.00 -Grand Rapids State Bank: $100.00 -Northland Lodge: $100.00 -Forward Health Foundation: $500.00 Math Masters: -Nason Construction LLC: $200.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Regular Business Meeting
Monday, March 9th, 2026 High School Media Center 6:00 pm |
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
Motion to adjourn by Pam Thompson and second by George Goggleye 6:17 pm
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