June 15, 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 12:01 pm
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2. OPENING PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Discussion - Minutes:
Duane Poitra and Allen Schlenvogt led the group in prayer.
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3. OPEN MEETING COMMENTS (BCBA)
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4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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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. TMCS Assistant Superintendent/HR Director Board Report - Levi Gourneau
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5.C. 2024–2026 Athletic Performance, Rehabilitation & Braves Engagement Progress Report - Kayanna Trottier
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5.D. Approval of Minutes 05-12-29 @ 1200
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5.E. Approval of Minutes 05-12-26 @ 1230
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5.F. Ojibwa Indian School Principal Board Report - Angelique Bennett
Description - Public:
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5.G. Approval of Tuition Agreements - Duane Poitra
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5.H. TMHS Board Report - Brad LaRocque
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5.I. TMES Board Report - Shanna Davis - McCloud
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5.J. Business Manager Reports - Duane Potira
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5.K. Approve the Purchase per Bids for (2) New Route Buses - Duane Poitra
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6. BE LEGENDARY
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6.A. TMCS 2025-2026 Math Admin Report -- Claudette Gourneau
Discussion - Minutes:
Claudette presented the Math Admin report was highlighted.
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6.B. TMCS 2025-2026 ELA Admin Report - Claudette Gourneau
Discussion - Minutes:
Claudette highlighted ELA Admin information.
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6.C. Board Self-Guardrails - Laurie Elliott
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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. Turtle Mountain Sports Official Association — Weston Poitra
Discussion - Minutes:
Weston updated the board on his roles and responsibilities for the TMSOA. Weston highlighted why the District uses his services as follows:
Will not use paper checks in the future with the new Arbiter Sports Program — a seamless program, enter into contract with other schools and payment is immediate. Each sports official will have an arbiter account for payments. 30% fee — Weston assumes 100 of the payment They bill the school monthly. 200 subcontractors on board it takes time to process, technology Discussion followed. Allen S. asked if he could reduce his service fee due to the online streamlining. Wanda asked whey does it mean to pay upfront? Weston stated before the game. The point is to pay immediately. If someone explains a cancellation shortly before the game, then they need changes of checks or payments immediately. If they are an employee at the college, then they get paid through payroll. 1099's are issued to subcontractors. The subcontractors will not be charged to use the new program. He works with OIS and Dunseith Day School. Allan — 30% is a lot of money to be paid for this service. There will be cuts coming in the near future for the Title Programs. Wanda asked how long this contract was? It renews yearly. |
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8.B. Provide an Update on Title I - Duane Poitra/Earl Demery
Discussion - Minutes:
Earl stated he attached a written update to the board that is in the board packet. Earl announced the tentative cuts in the title programs. This means cuts in employment for employee(s) positions funded by these monies. Duane stated that we do not subsidize the money.
There is a new team in place for the Title Programs: Earl, Shane, Paula K, ???? Allan recommended an auditor in place to help with this issue on the shortfall in Title Programs. Levi, we should know by November about the exact cuts. Levi stated no one gets to carry over leave balances — being paid out — 5 years later. (pay when it's earned, not paid later at a higher amount). Duane addressed the construction on campus which was planned and saved in the past — the monies can only be used on construction projects. Duane explained ALL the construction projects going on around campus. Duane the new gym has not bid out yet. |
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8.C. Approval of Accounts Payable - Earl Demery
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8.D. Canvass the June 2, 2026, School Board Election Results — Mike Day
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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