Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Beth Hautala, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Tommy Sablan, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Bailey Kotzenmacher and Wyatt Holmes, 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. Student Representative Report - Kotzenmacher and Holmes
5.2. Policy Review Process
            Policy 713 - Student Activity Accounting - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 714 - Fund Balances - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 720 - Vending Machines - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items
5.3. Board Self-Evaluation Goals
5.4. Strategic Planning Update
5.5. Discontinuance of Printed Community Education Brochure and Replacing with an Online Flipbook, QR Code, and Online Ads Such as Meta and Google
5.6. MSBA Annual Conference Highlights
5.7. MSBA School Board Awards
6. Approve Minutes - December 15, 2025  Regular and January 5, 2026 Reorganizational Board Meetings
7. Informational Items Included in Packet:
7.1. Administrative Reports
7.1.a. Activities Director/Dean of Students
7.1.b. Community Ed Director
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. Other Reports
7.2.b.1. Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF)
7.2.b.2. Community Ed Advisory Council
7.2.b.3. Infinity On-Line Governance Board
7.2.b.4. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council
7.2.b.5. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers
7.3. Enrollment Report
8. Consent Calendar:
8.1. Approve Bills Presented
8.2. Acceptance and Filing of Financial Reports
8.3. Accept Monetary Awards and Donations
9. Personnel Consent Items:
9.1. Renew/Approve the Following Coaches/Activities Contracts Effective with the 2025-2026 Winter Season:
9.1.a. Wrestling
          Michael Fitzpatrick         Volunteer Coach
9.2. Approve the Following Lane Changes Effective February 1, 2026 of the 2025-2026 School Year:
     Danielle Hillsdale          BA+20 to MA+0 (SC)
     Rosie Roubinek            BA+20 to MA+0 (SC)
     Kirsten Harris               MA+0 to MA+10 (SC)
9.3. Approve 2025-2027 Contracts for Directors
     Activitivies Director/Dean of Students      Food Service Director
     IT Support Specialist                                 Education Technology Specialist
     Finance and Human Resources Coord      Business Manager
     Crosby-Ironton Principals Association
9.4. Accept Resignation of Abby Geotz, Community Ed Director, Effective On or Before June 30, 2026, with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service
9.5. Accept Resignation of Kelly Schaefer, Elementary Clerical, Effective February 20, 2026 with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service, and Authorize Filling the Position
9.6. Accept Resignation of Candace Hoff, Special Education Teacher, Effective at the End of the 2025-2026 School Year with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service, and Authorize Filling the Position, if Needed
9.7. Accept Resignation of Ruth Francis, Special Education Teacher, Effective at the End of the 2025-2026 School Year with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service, and Authorize Filling the Position, if Needed
9.8. Accept Resignation of Ashley Klicker, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective January 23, 2026 and Authorize Filling the Position, if Needed
9.9. Employ Jill Decent, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective January 5, 2026
9.10. Employ Autumn Lenz, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective January 5, 2026
9.11. Employ Ann Schwartz, Long Term Substitute for Secondary Social Studies, Effective April 7, 2026 Through May 1, 2026
10. Action Items:
10.1. Approve the Following Policy(ies):
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 710 - Extracurricular Transportation
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 711 - Video Recording on School Buses
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 712 - Video Recording Other Than on School Buses
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy
10.2. Approve Superintendent Evaluation Goals and Timeline for 2025-2026
10.3. Adopt Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Positions and Programs and Reasons, Therefor
10.4. Approve 6th Grade Overnight Field Trip to Long Lake Conservation Center from March 25 to March 27, 2026
10.5. Reinstatement of Budget Reductions for 2025-2026 - Reinstate Instrumental/Band Sr./Jr. High School and High School Vocal Music Performances Outside the School Day for the Remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year and High School Pep Band Performances Outside the School Day Retroactive to the Start of the 2025-2026 School Year
10.6. Approve Plan for Make-up of November 26, 2025 Snow Day (4 Hours) for Staff Attending Four (4) One-Hour Sessions on Training for the New Student Information System Outside the Regular School Day and With No Make-up for Students
11. Public Comments
12. Regular Board Meeting -- February 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. -- Forum Room-Secondary Building
13. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Beth Hautala, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Tommy Sablan, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Bailey Kotzenmacher and Wyatt Holmes, 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. Student Representative Report - Kotzenmacher and Holmes
Subject:
5.2. Policy Review Process
            Policy 713 - Student Activity Accounting - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 714 - Fund Balances - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 720 - Vending Machines - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items
Attachments:
Subject:
5.3. Board Self-Evaluation Goals
Subject:
5.4. Strategic Planning Update
Attachments:
Subject:
5.5. Discontinuance of Printed Community Education Brochure and Replacing with an Online Flipbook, QR Code, and Online Ads Such as Meta and Google
Subject:
5.6. MSBA Annual Conference Highlights
Subject:
5.7. MSBA School Board Awards
Subject:
6. Approve Minutes - December 15, 2025  Regular and January 5, 2026 Reorganizational Board Meetings
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 Director
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. Other Reports
Subject:
7.2.b.1. Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF)
Subject:
7.2.b.2. Community Ed Advisory Council
Subject:
7.2.b.3. Infinity On-Line Governance Board
Subject:
7.2.b.4. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council
Subject:
7.2.b.5. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers
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. Accept Monetary Awards and Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Personnel Consent Items:
Description:
                                                                                                                                                    M_____   2nd_____
Subject:
9.1. Renew/Approve the Following Coaches/Activities Contracts Effective with the 2025-2026 Winter Season:
Subject:
9.1.a. Wrestling
          Michael Fitzpatrick         Volunteer Coach
Subject:
9.2. Approve the Following Lane Changes Effective February 1, 2026 of the 2025-2026 School Year:
     Danielle Hillsdale          BA+20 to MA+0 (SC)
     Rosie Roubinek            BA+20 to MA+0 (SC)
     Kirsten Harris               MA+0 to MA+10 (SC)
Subject:
9.3. Approve 2025-2027 Contracts for Directors
     Activitivies Director/Dean of Students      Food Service Director
     IT Support Specialist                                 Education Technology Specialist
     Finance and Human Resources Coord      Business Manager
     Crosby-Ironton Principals Association
Subject:
9.4. Accept Resignation of Abby Geotz, Community Ed Director, Effective On or Before June 30, 2026, with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service
Subject:
9.5. Accept Resignation of Kelly Schaefer, Elementary Clerical, Effective February 20, 2026 with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service, and Authorize Filling the Position
Subject:
9.6. Accept Resignation of Candace Hoff, Special Education Teacher, Effective at the End of the 2025-2026 School Year with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service, and Authorize Filling the Position, if Needed
Subject:
9.7. Accept Resignation of Ruth Francis, Special Education Teacher, Effective at the End of the 2025-2026 School Year with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service, and Authorize Filling the Position, if Needed
Subject:
9.8. Accept Resignation of Ashley Klicker, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective January 23, 2026 and Authorize Filling the Position, if Needed
Subject:
9.9. Employ Jill Decent, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective January 5, 2026
Subject:
9.10. Employ Autumn Lenz, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective January 5, 2026
Subject:
9.11. Employ Ann Schwartz, Long Term Substitute for Secondary Social Studies, Effective April 7, 2026 Through May 1, 2026
Subject:
10. Action Items:
Subject:
10.1. Approve the Following Policy(ies):
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 710 - Extracurricular Transportation
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 711 - Video Recording on School Buses
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 712 - Video Recording Other Than on School Buses
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2. Approve Superintendent Evaluation Goals and Timeline for 2025-2026
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.3. Adopt Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Positions and Programs and Reasons, Therefor
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.4. Approve 6th Grade Overnight Field Trip to Long Lake Conservation Center from March 25 to March 27, 2026
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.5. Reinstatement of Budget Reductions for 2025-2026 - Reinstate Instrumental/Band Sr./Jr. High School and High School Vocal Music Performances Outside the School Day for the Remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year and High School Pep Band Performances Outside the School Day Retroactive to the Start of the 2025-2026 School Year
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.6. Approve Plan for Make-up of November 26, 2025 Snow Day (4 Hours) for Staff Attending Four (4) One-Hour Sessions on Training for the New Student Information System Outside the Regular School Day and With No Make-up for Students
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Subject:
11. Public Comments
Subject:
12. Regular Board Meeting -- February 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. -- Forum Room-Secondary Building
Subject:
13. Adjourn
Description:
                                                                                                                                                      M_____   2nd_____

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