May 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM - BSD#7 Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Discussion - Minutes:
Allan Malaterre called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.
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2. OPENING PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Discussion - Minutes:
Duane Poitra and Allen Schelenvogt led the group in prayer.
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3. OPEN MEETING COMMENTS (BCBA)
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4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Discussion - Minutes:
Allen S. asked to have #5.I under the Consent Agenda pulled for discussion.
Shane M. announced the loss of BSD Employee Francis Nelson. He asked that his family be honored during this time of loss, and thanked him for his service. His services will be held on Thursday and Friday of this week. |
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5. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
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5.A. TMCS Superintendent/Athletic Director — Dr. Shane Martin
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5.B. Approval of Minutes 03-20-26 & 03-21-26 (Board Retreat)
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5.C. Approval Minutes 04-14-26 @ Noon
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5.D. Approval of Minutes 04-22-26 @ Noon
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5.E. Approval of Minutes 04-23-26 @ Noon
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5.F. Approval of the Operation of the Tiny Turtles Preschool Program - Debbe Poitra
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5.G. Concussion Training — Summer Crissler/Dr. Shane Martin
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5.H. Ojibwa Indian School Board Report — Angelique Bennett
Description - Public:
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5.I. Business Manager Report - Duane Poitra
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5.J. TMHS Principal Board Report - Brad LaRocque
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5.K. TMCMS Principal Board Report - Gaillord Peltier
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5.L. Approval of Tuition Agreements - Duane Poitra
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5.M. TMHS GT Classroom Without Walls $84,770.80 - Brad LaRocque
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5.N. Approval to increase the General Fund budget IT Dept by $718,000 - Travis LaRocque
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5.O. Federal Programs Final Monitoring Report (Information Only) — Dr. Shane Martin
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5.P. Approval of Final Reading KAB2 BSD Parent and Family Engagement Policy — Levi Gourneau
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5.Q. Approval of the Consolidated Application Representative (Levi Gourneau) for Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Transfer Funds with BSD — Dr. Shane Martin
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5.R. NDDPI Corrective Actions Items Required to Ensure the District can meet Federal Program Requirements (Information Only) — Dr. Shane Martin/Levi Gourneau
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6. BE LEGENDARY ITEMS
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6.A. Draft Community Engagement (Information only) — Laurie Elliott
Discussion - Minutes:
Looking for 2 board members to serve on the team to move forward on the PowerPoint. Let Connie know who would like to sit on the team. Allan stated an email did go out for interest. Teri LaFountain and Claudette Gourneau volunteered to sit on a team.
Board Self Guardrails in place or create their own that is fine as well. Ex: the board will not go without 3 months w/o self evaluation. Laurie will be here in person next meeting. |
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7. OLD BUSINESS
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7.A. NONE
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.A. Approval of Accounts Payable - Earl Demery
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8.B. TMCS Assistant Superintendent/HR Director Board Report — Levi Gourneau
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8.B.1. Recommendation For Approval To Hire: TMCS Alternative School Administrator — Levi Gourneau
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8.B.2. Recommendation For Approval To Hire: TMCHS Native American Studies Teacher — Levi Gourneau
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8.B.3. Recommendation for Approval to Hire: TMCHS Health Occupations Teacher — Levi Gourneau
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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