Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
4.A. Agenda approval
4.B. Approval of minutes
4.C. Approval of invoices
4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
4.E. Other
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.A. Board Committee Reports
5.B. Other
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.A. Act on 5th year of the 5-Year Calendar - ALL DEPTS
6.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Director of Finance - GenFund
6.C. Act on revised job description - GenEd
6.D. Act on revised job description - SE
6.E. Act on new job description - SE
6.F. Request board approval of Norway-Vulcan Area Schools Lease Agreement - SE
6.G. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
6.H. Act on employee unpaid leave request -- SE/ECE
6.I. Permission to post an RFP for the purchase and installation of door access control readers -- TE
6.J. Request permission to purchase a Skid Steer - TE
6.K. Request permission to purchase a laser engraver - TE
6.L. Act on employee unpaid leave request -- ECE
6.M. Other
7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
7.A. Departmental Reports
7.B. Superintendent's Report
7.C. Other
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: For the purpose of reviewing the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
9. Act on revised Emergency Operations Plan
10. ADJOURN
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Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District
Meeting: May 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
Subject:
4.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions
Subject:
4.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on April 8, 2026, Regular Board Meeting minutes.
Subject:
4.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Lisa Koon-Bloomburg will review invoices.  Invoices are on file in the business office.  Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time.  Please call Superintendent Huotari.
Subject:
4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
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4.E. Other
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
5.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Personnel & Negotiations met 5.13.2026 
Subject:
5.B. Other
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6. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
6.A. Act on 5th year of the 5-Year Calendar - ALL DEPTS
Description:
Proposed 2030-2031 to the 5-year calendar as agreed upon by the Superintendents at Roundtable.
Subject:
6.B. Ratify and approve filling the position of Director of Finance - GenFund
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Director of Finance with Jessica Arkens.  She is currently the Staff Accountant here at the ISD.  
Subject:
6.C. Act on revised job description - GenEd
Description:
We are asking the board approve the revisions of the Literacy Coach job description.  (see attached)
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6.D. Act on revised job description - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the revision made to the School Psychologist Apprentice job description. (see attached)
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6.E. Act on new job description - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the new job description for School Psychologist Apprentice 3rd Year.  (see attached)
Subject:
6.F. Request board approval of Norway-Vulcan Area Schools Lease Agreement - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the lease agreement between the DIISD and Norway-Vulcan Schools.  (see attached)
Subject:
6.G. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
Description:
We have received a request for intermittent unpaid leave from Elisabeth White Thiel through the end of the 2026-2027 2025-2026 school year for medical reasons.
Subject:
6.H. Act on employee unpaid leave request -- SE/ECE
Description:
We have received a request for unpaid leave for medical needs from Katie Mello and ask for five days of unpaid leave through the end of the 2026-2027 2025-2026 fiscal year.  
Subject:
6.I. Permission to post an RFP for the purchase and installation of door access control readers -- TE
Description:
We would like the board to grant permission to post an RFP for the purchase and installation of door access control readers for the Technical Education Center. 
Subject:
6.J. Request permission to purchase a Skid Steer - TE
Description:

We are requesting board approval to purchase a Kubota SV75 track loader, utilizing a trade-in of our 2020 John Deere skid steer. This new unit was quoted through Sourcewell pricing and serves as a direct, high-performance equivalent to our current 325G in the amount of $32,981.00, which includes replacement of broom attachment.  This will be paid by 61a added cost funds.

We are requesting board approval to purchase a 2026 John Deere 325GCTL, utilizing a trade-in of our 2020 John Deere Skid-Steer.  This new unit was quoted through Sourcewell  in the amount of $33,569, which includes replacement of broom attachment. This will be paid by 61a added cost funds and Tech Ed funds.  
Subject:
6.K. Request permission to purchase a laser engraver - TE
Description:

We request board approval for the purchase of an xTool P3 Laser Engraver (Versatile Bundle) and an accompanying air filtration system, totaling $10,172.60.

This equipment will be integrated into the Graphics classroom to modernize our curriculum. By introducing laser engraving technology, we are providing students with hands-on experience on industry-standard machinery, diversifying their skill sets, and ensuring they remain competitive in the evolving field of graphic design and production.  This will be paid for by 61a added cost funds.
Subject:
6.L. Act on employee unpaid leave request -- ECE
Description:
We have received a second unpaid leave request from Lydia Martinez due to ongoing sick leave absences.  We are asking the board approve an additional five days of unpaid leave through the end of the 2026-2027 2025-2026 school year.
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6.M. Other
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7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
7.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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7.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.C. Other
Subject:
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: For the purpose of reviewing the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Description:
ROLL CALL VOTE
Subject:
9. Act on revised Emergency Operations Plan
Subject:
10. ADJOURN
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated.  If any person requires special accommodations, please advise the Superintendent 24 hours in advance of the meeting - 779-2690.

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