Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Colleen Kinkaid, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Kelly Schaefer, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Wyatt Holmes, Belle Smith and Georgianna Toftness, and Superintendent Rick Aulie
2. Welcome to Visitors
3. Approve Agenda (Addendum, if included)
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
5. Board Discussion/Comments on the Following Items
5.1. RAMS Presentation on Permanent School Fund Ballot Question
5.2. Recognition
5.3. Student Representative Report - Holmes, Smith and Toftness
5.4. Policy Review Process
            Policy 203.5 - School Board Meeting Agenda - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 203.6 - Consent Agendas - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 704 - Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items
5.5. Before and After School Childcare Survey Results
5.6. Reminder - Next Board Work Session is October 5, 2026 Due to Indigenous People's Day on October 12, 2026
5.7. Strategic Plan - Communications, Marketing, Outreach and Recruitment Goals and Objectives
6. Approve Minutes - August 24, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
7. Informational Items Included in Packet:
7.1. Administrative Reports
7.1.a. Activities Director/Dean of Students
7.1.b. Community Ed/Events Coordinator
7.1.c. Secondary Principal
7.1.d. Elementary Principal
7.1.e. Superintendent
7.2. Committee Reports
7.2.a. Staff Development
7.2.b. Safety Committee
7.2.c. Other Reports
7.2.c.1. Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF)
7.2.c.2. Community Ed Advisory Council
7.2.c.3. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council
7.2.c.4. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers Governing Board
7.2.c.5. Infinity Online Governing Board
7.3. Enrollment Report
8. Consent Calendar:
8.1. Approve Bills Presented
8.2. Acceptance and Filing of Financial Reports
8.3. Adopt Resolution Accepting Monetary Awards, Donations and Fundraising
9. Personnel Consent Items:
9.1. Renew/Approve the following Coaches/Activities Contracts Effective with the 2026-2027 Season:
9.1.a. Dance -
     Kassandra Houle                 Varsity Coach
     Millie Ferrari                          Assistant
     Jayda Stangel                       Assistant
9.2. Approve the Following Lane Changes Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year:
          Megan Syrstad           MA+10 to MA+20
          Anna Ernst                  MA+0 to MA+10
          Jen Mickels                 MA+10 to MA+20
          Jenna Esse                  MA+20 to MA+30
          Jennifer Kannel           BA+10 to MA+0
9.3. Accept Resignation of Kelley Knickerbocker, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective September 3, 2026 and Authorize Filling the Position
9.4. Accept Resignation of Dave Fornier, Maintenance/Mechanical Lead Custodian, Effective September 9, 2026, with Thanks for Years of Service, and Authorize Filling the Position
9.5. Accept Resignation of Devan Bartels, 4 to 5 Hour per Week, Website and Social Media Maintainer
9.6. Employ Olivia Kamien-Lamke, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective September 2, 2026
9.7. Employ Jon Hasch, Custodian, Effective September 16, 2026
9.8. Employ Carin Greil, Special Education Teacher, Effective September 24, 2026
9.9. Employ Gia Lofstrom, Secondary Guidance Counselor Long-Term Substitute, During the Maternity Leave of Molly Schenk from October 5, 2026 to March 1, 2027
9.10. Approve Maternity Leave for Marcy Schubert, Secondary Phy Ed/Health Teacher, Effective On or About March 3, 2027 through May 26, 2027
10. Action Items:
10.1. Approve the Following Policy(ies):
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships
10.2. Approve Dissolution of Cooperative Sponsorship of Boys Hockey - Pequot Lakes, Crosby-Ironton, Pine River-Backus and Aitkin
10.3. Approve Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys Hockey - Pequot Lakes, Crosby-Ironton, Pine River-Backus, Aitkin and McGregor
10.4. Approve the Crosby-Ironton Schools Teacher Development and Evaluation Plan
10.5. Certify the 2026 Payable 2027 Proposed Levy at the Maximum Amount Calculated by the MN Department of Education
10.6. Set a Special Board Meeting for 5:45 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026 to Canvass Election Results
11. Public Comments
12. Regular Board Meeting -- October 26, 2026 -- Forum Room-Secondary Building
13. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Colleen Kinkaid, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Kelly Schaefer, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Wyatt Holmes, Belle Smith and Georgianna Toftness, and Superintendent Rick Aulie
Subject:
2. Welcome to Visitors
Subject:
3. Approve Agenda (Addendum, if included)
Description:
                                                                                                                                                    M_____   2nd_____
Subject:
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Subject:
5. Board Discussion/Comments on the Following Items
Subject:
5.1. RAMS Presentation on Permanent School Fund Ballot Question
Subject:
5.2. Recognition
Subject:
5.3. Student Representative Report - Holmes, Smith and Toftness
Subject:
5.4. Policy Review Process
            Policy 203.5 - School Board Meeting Agenda - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 203.6 - Consent Agendas - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 704 - Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items
Attachments:
Subject:
5.5. Before and After School Childcare Survey Results
Attachments:
Subject:
5.6. Reminder - Next Board Work Session is October 5, 2026 Due to Indigenous People's Day on October 12, 2026
Subject:
5.7. Strategic Plan - Communications, Marketing, Outreach and Recruitment Goals and Objectives
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Approve Minutes - August 24, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Description:
                                                                                                                                                    M_____   2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Informational Items Included in Packet:
Subject:
7.1. Administrative Reports
Subject:
7.1.a. Activities Director/Dean of Students
Attachments:
Subject:
7.1.b. Community Ed/Events Coordinator
Attachments:
Subject:
7.1.c. Secondary Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
7.1.d. Elementary Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
7.1.e. Superintendent
Subject:
7.2. Committee Reports
Subject:
7.2.a. Staff Development
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2.b. Safety Committee
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2.c. Other Reports
Subject:
7.2.c.1. Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF)
Subject:
7.2.c.2. Community Ed Advisory Council
Subject:
7.2.c.3. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council
Subject:
7.2.c.4. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers Governing Board
Subject:
7.2.c.5. Infinity Online Governing Board
Subject:
7.3. Enrollment Report
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Consent Calendar:
Description:
                                                                                                                                                    M_____   2nd_____
Subject:
8.1. Approve Bills Presented
Attachments:
Subject:
8.2. Acceptance and Filing of Financial Reports
Attachments:
Subject:
8.3. Adopt Resolution Accepting Monetary Awards, Donations and Fundraising
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Personnel Consent Items:
Description:
                                                                                                                                                    M_____   2nd_____
Subject:
9.1. Renew/Approve the following Coaches/Activities Contracts Effective with the 2026-2027 Season:
Subject:
9.1.a. Dance -
     Kassandra Houle                 Varsity Coach
     Millie Ferrari                          Assistant
     Jayda Stangel                       Assistant
Subject:
9.2. Approve the Following Lane Changes Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year:
          Megan Syrstad           MA+10 to MA+20
          Anna Ernst                  MA+0 to MA+10
          Jen Mickels                 MA+10 to MA+20
          Jenna Esse                  MA+20 to MA+30
          Jennifer Kannel           BA+10 to MA+0
Subject:
9.3. Accept Resignation of Kelley Knickerbocker, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective September 3, 2026 and Authorize Filling the Position
Subject:
9.4. Accept Resignation of Dave Fornier, Maintenance/Mechanical Lead Custodian, Effective September 9, 2026, with Thanks for Years of Service, and Authorize Filling the Position
Subject:
9.5. Accept Resignation of Devan Bartels, 4 to 5 Hour per Week, Website and Social Media Maintainer
Subject:
9.6. Employ Olivia Kamien-Lamke, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective September 2, 2026
Subject:
9.7. Employ Jon Hasch, Custodian, Effective September 16, 2026
Subject:
9.8. Employ Carin Greil, Special Education Teacher, Effective September 24, 2026
Subject:
9.9. Employ Gia Lofstrom, Secondary Guidance Counselor Long-Term Substitute, During the Maternity Leave of Molly Schenk from October 5, 2026 to March 1, 2027
Subject:
9.10. Approve Maternity Leave for Marcy Schubert, Secondary Phy Ed/Health Teacher, Effective On or About March 3, 2027 through May 26, 2027
Subject:
10. Action Items:
Subject:
10.1. Approve the Following Policy(ies):
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2. Approve Dissolution of Cooperative Sponsorship of Boys Hockey - Pequot Lakes, Crosby-Ironton, Pine River-Backus and Aitkin
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.3. Approve Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys Hockey - Pequot Lakes, Crosby-Ironton, Pine River-Backus, Aitkin and McGregor
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.4. Approve the Crosby-Ironton Schools Teacher Development and Evaluation Plan
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.5. Certify the 2026 Payable 2027 Proposed Levy at the Maximum Amount Calculated by the MN Department of Education
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.6. Set a Special Board Meeting for 5:45 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026 to Canvass Election Results
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Subject:
11. Public Comments
Subject:
12. Regular Board Meeting -- October 26, 2026 -- Forum Room-Secondary Building
Subject:
13. Adjourn
Description:
                                                                                                                                                      M_____   2nd_____

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