September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Rescheduled 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:
This meeting was rescheduled from September 14th to September 24th, 2026 at 5:00 pm due to no quorum.
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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 acknowledgment of correspondence
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4. Regular Business
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
August 10th, 2026 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.
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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
Discussion:
Ara Anderson, High School Principal addressed the Board.
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5.B. Elementary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Cassandra Rogers
Discussion:
Cassandra Rogers, Elementary Principal, addressed the Board. Regarding the action item of the posting for a kindergarten teacher, the Kindergarten currently has 50 students and more families that are registering. The initial projection had been 40 students and going into the weeks before the start of school, the numbers increased through registration.
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5.C. Building and Grounds Department / Activities Program Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
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5.D. Full Service Community Schools Program Report
Speaker(s):
Deanna Hron
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5.E. Boys and Girls Club / Community Ed Program Report
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5.F. Anishinaabe Education Coordinator Report
Speaker(s):
Rachel Herring
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5.G. DRHS Full Service Community Grants Manager Report
Speaker(s):
Jaeger Jergenson
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5.H. Board Member Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5.I. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
Discussion:
Superintendent Pat Rendle addressed the first step in the Strategic Plan for the district. Craig Menozzi was unable to attend due to the rescheduled meeting date.
The Board looked at the top three strategic priorities but will wait to hear from all Board members. |
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5.J. Student Enrollment Data
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
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6. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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6.A. Approve Posting 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher 26-27
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. Certify Proposed 2026 Pay 2027 Levy
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.C. Approve Next Career Pathways Programming Agreement 26-27
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.D. Approve Posting for Special Education Para for King Elementary 1.0 FTE
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.E. Approve Donations
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Industrial Education:
- Northern MN Builders Association: $1500.00 to Deer River Lumber King Elementary - Forward Health Foundation: $1500.00 First Aid Kits Boys Basketball - Forward Health Foundation: $600.00 School Snack: - Mary and Janet Christianson: $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, October 19th, 2026 High School Media Center 6:00 pm |
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
Motion to adjourn by Pam Thompson second by LuAnn Robinson. Meeting adjourned at 5:34 pm
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