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Meeting Agenda
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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III. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 20, 2026
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IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR APRIL 2026
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IV.C. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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IV.D. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR PRINCIPALS
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IV.E. APPROVE TERMS & CONDITIONS
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IV.F. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
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IV.G. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
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IV.H. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
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IV.I. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
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IV.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
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IV.K. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. EARLY EDUCATION UPDATE
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VI. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
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VI.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VI.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VI.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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VII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | May 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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III. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
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Rick Sansted
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Rick Sansted will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride." The persons being recognized this month are as follows: Four teams of 5th graders placed in the top ten at the regional Math Masters competition in April:
Additional teams competing in the team portion:
In the individual problem solving competition, multiple students placed in the top 20:
In the Fact Drill competition, Jack Carpenter place 2nd and Nate Amundson placed 3rd, with the following students placing in the top 20:
Seventeen students eared a Minnesota Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish:
Seventh graders Addie Miller and Britton Peper won first place in the MN Student Digital Mapping Competition with their solar panel project. Sophia Nohre was chosen to be one of two student speakers at the Charting the C’s Conference 2026. She presented "Unbreakable Spirits, Breakable Bones: Understanding Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) in the Classroom" to educators, staff and families supporting students with low-incidence disabilities. Jolene Katchmark, paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary, was named a 2026 recipient of the Recognizing Excellence in Classified Employees (REACH) Award. She is being recognized for the excellence she demonstrates in her role to make a meaningful impact in her school and community. The AAHS Jazz Ensemble received a Superior Rating at the regional contest in April. MMEA has selected three AAHS students to be All-State Musicians this year:
Athletes recognized this past month as Central Lakes Conference Performers of the Week in their respective sport include:
In Archery, Aubri Miller qualified to shoot in the 2026 Western National Archery Tournament at the Mountain America Center in Sandy, UT. She shot a score of 280 and placed 52nd in the high school girls division and 72nd out of the total of 1,115 girls. The Wresting Team was recognized as the Section 8AA Academic Champions and as the Academic Gold Team by the MWCA. Senior wrestler Nolan Fettig broke the all-time career wins record with a phenomenal 177 wins. Robotics Coach, Jennifer Engle, has been selected to present about FIRST Robotics at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) - MN’s inaugural "Women in Engineering: Built to Lead" event. Adrian Miles threw a 60 ft, 5.25 in throw, breaking not only a meet record, but also the school record. Adrian also set a new school record in the discus, breaking his own school record in the process. DECA students returned from the ICDC conference with many placing in the top 18:
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
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Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 20, 2026
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| Presenter: |
Rick Sansted
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the April 20, 2026 regular board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR APRIL 2026
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Rick Sansted
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The listing of bills for payment is the last attachment to this agenda. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the payment of bills for April 2026. |
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IV.C. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
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Jessie Hjelle
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Personnel recommendations are made monthly. The conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and where applicable, the issuance of the required license. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the personnel recommendations as presented on the following pages. |
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IV.D. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR PRINCIPALS
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| Presenter: |
Jessie Hjelle
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A tentative agreement was reached to add the following MOU to the Work Agreement between the District and Principals:
The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreement. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the MOU as presented. |
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IV.E. APPROVE TERMS & CONDITIONS
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| Presenter: |
Jessie Hjelle
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Terms & Conditions have been finalized between the District and the following employee groups:
The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreements. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the Terms & Conditions as presented. |
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IV.F. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
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Rick Sansted
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends that the school board approve the submission of the following:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant applications and donation requests. |
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IV.G. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
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| Presenter: |
Rick Sansted
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve the submission and acceptance of donations and grants to the district that exceed $1,000. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the attached resolution accepting grants and donations to the school district. |
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IV.H. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
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Rick Sansted
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all fundraising activities. RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending that the school board approve the following fundraiser:
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IV.I. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
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| Presenter: |
Rick Sansted
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading. Administration will review the policies at the meeting.
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policies at their committee meeting and supports the additions and revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the policies listed above. |
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IV.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
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| Presenter: |
Rick Sansted
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the April 2026 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policy 515. |
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IV.K. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
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| Presenter: |
Rick Sansted
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Annually, the school board approves educational agreements between the District and various consultants, agencies and service providers. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following agreement:
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. EARLY EDUCATION UPDATE
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| Presenter: |
Lynn Jenc
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Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Lynn Jenc will share highlights from the Early Education Center. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VI. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
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Rick Sansted
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Description:
INFORMATION
The district administrative team will provide informational updates to the board at the meeting. The following pages provide the minutes of recent meetings of the Personnel/Negotiation Committee, Curriculum/Policy Committee and the Budget/Facilities Committee. Also, school board members will share information and other updates as appropriate. |
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VI.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VI.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VI.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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VII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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