Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
 
2. Roll Call of Attendance
 
3. Approval of Agenda
 
4. Board Calendar Dates
 
5. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items
 
6. Presentations and Discussion Items
 
6.1. Recognition of Retirements
 
7. Superintendent's Report
 
8. Approval of the Consent Agenda
 
8.1. Minutes 
8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
8.3. Personnel
9. Action Items
 
9.1. Retirements (10+ Years)
9.2. Adopt Proposed Policy Modifications
9.3. Approval of School Board Policies
9.4. FY26 Budget Revision
9.5. FY27 Budget Approval
9.6. FY27 Tuition, Membership, and Access Fees
9.7. Resolution Authorizing a Taxable Line of Credit for Cash Flow Purposes
9.8. Approval of Food Service Agreements
9.9. Approval of Agreement to Provide Educational Services at the Avanti Center
9.10. Approval of Bamboo Professionals Contract
9.11. Approval of Contract with Kelly Services
9.12. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Probationary Teachers
9.13. Approval of CDW Quote
9.14. Approval of Apple Quote
9.15. Approval of High Point Quote
10. Board Forum
 
11. Closed Session
 
12. Approval of 916 Administrative Support Staff Local 284 Contract
13. Approval of 916 Employees Managers and Assistant Managers Group Contract
14. Approval of Education Assistant Federation Local 2343 Contract
15. Adjournment
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
 
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Subject:
2. Roll Call of Attendance
 
Speaker(s):
Forsberg
Subject:
3. Approval of Agenda
 
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
4. Board Calendar Dates
 
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Description:

Thursday, June 4, 2026 - End of Year Celebration for Auditory Oral from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Family Center in Stillwater
Friday, June 5, 2026 -  Karner Blue Graduation from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. at Karner Blue Education Center
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire District Office
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire District Office
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - School Board Retreat at 4:30 p.m. at Bellaire District Office
 
Subject:
5. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items
 
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Description:

Visitors attending the meeting who wish to address the school board on any issue that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. We ask that you complete the Request to Address the School Board form linked here prior to the school board meeting.
 
Subject:
6. Presentations and Discussion Items
 
Subject:
6.1. Recognition of Retirements
 
Speaker(s):
Dave Haveman
Description:
 
Kristin Salava will recognize: 

Jean Anderson
Tim O'Connor
 
Subject:
7. Superintendent's Report
 
Speaker(s):
Boe
Subject:
8. Approval of the Consent Agenda
 
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as detailed in the enclosure.
Subject:
8.1. Minutes 
Description:

Meeting Minutes from May 6, 2026.
 
Subject:
8.2. Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Description:

$4,792,998.71 for check numbers *603753 - 603777, ACH payments and Wires except for voids as marked on the check register.
 
Subject:
8.3. Personnel
Description:

Employment, Resignation/Termination, Eliminate Position, Adjust Hours/FTE, Leave of Absence, Reassignment/Transfer, Probationary Termination, New Position
 
Subject:
9. Action Items
 
Subject:
9.1. Retirements (10+ Years)
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:

Sarah Kusterman, Education Assistant Specialist, has provided the school district with 32 years of service. Her retirement date is June 5, 2026. 
Timothy O'Connor, Education Assistant Specialist, has provided the school district with 18 years of service. His retirement date is June 5, 2026.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board accept the resignations listed above upon the occasion of their retirement.
Subject:
9.2. Adopt Proposed Policy Modifications
Speaker(s):
Boe
Description:

School Board Policy 208 states: If a policy is modified with minor changes that do not affect the substance of the policy or because of a legal change over which the school board has no control, the modified policy may be approved at one meeting at the discretion of the school board.

Policy 104: School District Mission Statement
Policy 401: Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy 404: Employment Background Checks 
Policy 406: Public and Private Personnel Data
Policy 406 Form: Consent to Release Data -  Request from an Individual
Policy 410: Family and Medical Leave Policy
Policy 515: Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records 
Policy 722: Public Data and Data Subject Requests 
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the policies as revised.
Subject:
9.3. Approval of School Board Policies
Speaker(s):
Halseth Wirkus
Description:

This policy was presented for a first reading at the May 6 Board Meeting and no changes have been made:

Policy 416: Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
Policy 416 Forms: Attachments A, B, C, and D
Policy 417: Chemical Use and Abuse
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board adopt the policy as presented.
Subject:
9.4. FY26 Budget Revision
Speaker(s):
Kumlien
Description:

Northeast Metro 916 has been awarded grants throughout FY26. The attached budget revision includes the additional revenues and expenditures reflected in the FY26 budget. 
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the revised 2025-26 budget for Northeast Metro 916 as attached.
Subject:
9.5. FY27 Budget Approval
Speaker(s):
Kumlien
Description:

Budget approval is obtained in June of each year in order to proceed with the financial operations of the District after June 30. A first reading of the FY27 budget was held at the May 6 Board Meeting.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the 2026-27 budget for Northeast Metro 916 as attached.
Subject:
9.6. FY27 Tuition, Membership, and Access Fees
Speaker(s):
Kumlien
Description:

Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District annually sets rates for tuition, membership and access fees. The attached tuition rates and fees will be applied during the 2026-27 fiscal year. 
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the tuition, membership and access fees for 2026-27 as attached.
Subject:
9.7. Resolution Authorizing a Taxable Line of Credit for Cash Flow Purposes
Speaker(s):
Kumlien
Description:

Upon review of the District’s financial projections, the District may temporarily require funding to support immediate operating expenses in anticipation of the receipt of state aid and other revenues. Additional details are set forth in the attached resolution.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the Resolution Authorizing a Taxable Line of Credit for Cash Flow Purposes as attached.
Subject:
9.8. Approval of Food Service Agreements
Speaker(s):
Kumlien
Description:

Northeast Metro 916 contracts with member districts to provide food services for the students in our programs located across multiple member districts.

Columbia Heights ISD #13 and Metro Heights Academy 
Roseville ISD #623 and Quora Education Center
Stillwater ISD #834 and Pankalo Education Center
White Bear Lake ISD #624 and 916 Mahtomedi Academy, Bellaire Education Center, and South Campus Education Center
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the food service agreements for the 2026-27 school year as listed above and attached.
Subject:
9.9. Approval of Agreement to Provide Educational Services at the Avanti Center
Speaker(s):
Thomas
Description:

The purpose of this agreement is to provide regular and special educational services to adolescent clients at the Avanti Center. This program is located in Blaine, and Northeast Metro 916 provides education at the request of Spring Lake Park Schools.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the agreement between the Avanti Center and Northeast Metro 916 for the period August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
Subject:
9.10. Approval of Bamboo Professionals Contract
Speaker(s):
Haveman
Description:

Northeast Metro 916 has been contracting with Jessica Dodge, Licensed Mental Health Professional, from Bamboo Professionals to provide prevention, intervention, post-vention and resiliency services to staff at District 916. This contract is being funded by the Aware and Innovation Grants. 
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the contract between Northeast Metro 916 and Bamboo Professionals in the amount of $65,000.00 between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
Subject:
9.11. Approval of Contract with Kelly Services
Speaker(s):
Halseth Wirkus
Description:

Northeast Metro 916 utilizes Kelly Services, Inc to fill Teacher, Education Assistant Specialist and Education Assistant absences with qualified substitutes. The administrative fee for services provided by Kelly Services for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years will remain at 29%.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the renewal of the contract with Kelly Services, Inc for the period of August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2028.
Subject:
9.12. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Probationary Teachers
Speaker(s):
Halseth Wirkus
Description:

WHEREAS, __________ is a probationary teacher in Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916,

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916, that pursuant to M.S. 122A.40,  the teaching contract of __________, a probationary teacher in Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District No. 916, is hereby terminated at the end of the working day on June 30, 2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and nonrenewal of their contract as provided by law, and that said notice shall be in substantially the attached form.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve terminating the contract of the probationary teacher named in the attached document.
Subject:
9.13. Approval of CDW Quote
Speaker(s):
Noor
Description:

To maximize buying power and simplify logistics, 916's IT department has again consolidated all staff and student device replacement orders into a single, annual submission at the beginning of the school year. This summer, all 916 programs will receive their staff Windows laptops, staff and student Chromebooks, and related accessories through this consolidated order. These devices are sourced from our standard technology vendor and via Sourcewell joint purchasing contracts. Upon distribution by the IT department, the costs will be appropriately cross-charged to individual program budgets.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the quote submitted by CDWG in the amount of $278,283.25.
Subject:
9.14. Approval of Apple Quote
Speaker(s):
Noor
Description:

To maximize buying power and simplify logistics, 916's IT department has again consolidated all staff and student device replacement orders into a single, annual submission at the beginning of the school year. Following a similar strategy, all Apple device replacements and ancillary accessories for staff and students across all 916 programs will be part of a single order placed this summer. This purchase will be made directly with Apple, leveraging either the State of Minnesota NASPO Agreement OR the PEPPM Cooperative purchasing agreement.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the quote submitted by Apple Inc in the amount of $119,223.00.
Subject:
9.15. Approval of High Point Quote
Speaker(s):
Noor
Description:

Each year the 916 IT Department puts out for bid through the federal E-rate program for equipment and services relating to our summer infrastructure replacement projects. This quote represents the replacement of existing end-of-life wireless network equipment, cloud services and yearly licensing. These items are eligible for up to 80% reimbursement through the federal E-rate grant program. However, because our reimbursement is not guaranteed, we have allocated sufficient budget for this entire order in the budget for this year.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the quote submitted by High Point Networks in the amount of $86,465.64.
Subject:
10. Board Forum
 
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Description:

The Board Forum provides School Board members with an opportunity to share items of interest and information from their home district. Board members may share verbal updates at the meeting which are pertinent to all the member districts related to the following: MSBA, AMSD and special events in Northeast Metro 916 and Member Districts.
 
Subject:
11. Closed Session
 
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Description:

The meeting will be closed as permitted by Minn Stat §13D.03, subdivision 1 to consider strategy for labor negotiations. 
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, to enter in to closed session for the purpose of discussing Labor Negotiations Strategy.
  2. The recommendation is, to reconvene the regular school board meeting following closed session.
Subject:
12. Approval of 916 Administrative Support Staff Local 284 Contract
Speaker(s):
Halseth Wirkus
Description:

A tentative settlement has been reached with the Local 284. The contract proposed is for a two-year time frame with new effective dates of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the contract between the School District and Local 284 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Subject:
13. Approval of 916 Employees Managers and Assistant Managers Group Contract
Speaker(s):
Halseth Wirkus
Description:

A tentative settlement has been reached with the 916 Employees Managers and Assistant Managers Group. The contract proposed is for a two-year time frame with new effective dates of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the contract between the School District and the 916 Employees Managers and Assistant Managers Group for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Subject:
14. Approval of Education Assistant Federation Local 2343 Contract
Speaker(s):
Halseth Wirkus
Description:

A tentative settlement has been reached with the Education Assistant Federation Local 2343. The contract proposed is for a two-year time frame with new effective dates of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The recommendation is, the School Board approve the contract between the School District and Education Assistant Federation Local 2343 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Subject:
15. Adjournment
 
Speaker(s):
Thelander
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Adjournment of Meeting

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