Meeting Agenda
1. COMMENTS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
 
2. CALL TO ORDER
 
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
4. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE
 
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
 
6. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA - See #14 for Consent Agenda Items
 
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
 
8. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS
 
8.A. Board Member Calendar
 
8.B. Community Referendum Engagement Calendar 
8.C. Enrollment Update 
8.D. 2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar Review 
9. ACTION ITEMS
 
9.A. Approval of Donations/Grants for July 2025 Totaling $23,028.18.
 
10. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
10.A. Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) Board
 
10.B. Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF)
 
10.C. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Legislative Updates
 
10.D. Northeast Metro 916 Board
 
10.E. Other Board Reports
 
11. CLOSED SESSION 
 
11.A. Discussion of Personnel Matter Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(a) - Superintendent Evaluation
 
12. OPEN MEETING 
 
13. ADJOURNMENT
 
14. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Items Approved Under #6)
14.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
14.A.1. July 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting
14.A.2. July 14, 2025 - Study Session 
14.A.3. August 11, 2025 - Study Session 
14.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report - To be reported after Audit is complete
14.C. Approval to Pay Bills
14.C.1. AP Check Register - FY25 Check No. 423251 to 423408 and 9800016139 to 9800016204 / 423285 to 423444 and 9800016163 to 9800016211
14.D. Approval of Wire Transfer Transactions
14.E. Personnel
14.E.1. Recommendation to Approve Contract Status for Licensed Personnel Moving from Probationary Status to Continuing Contract Status for the 2025-2026 School year.
14.E.1.a. Caroline Hayle - Grade 5 Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary 
14.E.1.b. Christopher Hemstad - Science Teacher - Mahtomedi Middle/High School 
14.E.1.c. Jessica LaLonde - Science Teacher - Mahtomedi Middle School 
14.E.2. Approval of Contracts and Work Agreements
14.E.2.a. Jordan Birkeland - Social Science Teacher - Mahtomedi Middle School (2025-2026)
14.E.2.b. Jennifer Davis - Lunch Recess Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (09/02/2025)
14.E.2.c. Morgan Deneen - Special Education Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (09/02/2025)
14.E.2.d. Gerald Diebel - Special Education Paraprofessional - Mahtomedi High School (09/02/2025)
14.E.2.e. Hannah Dorr - Grade 5 Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary (2025-2026)
14.E.2.f. Emily Gibbons - ECE Float Program Associate - Wildwood Elementary/District Office (08/25/2025)
14.E.2.g. Jana Golshine - Building RN - Mahtomedi Middle School (09/02/2025)
14.E.2.h. Corissa Hermsen - Special Education Paraprofessional - Mahtomedi High School (09/02/2025)
14.E.2.i. Christian Kolb - Counselor - Mahtomedi Middle School (2025-2026)
14.E.2.j. Hailey Lachinski - Health/Physical Education Teacher - .7FTE - Mahtomedi Middle/High School (2025-2026)
14.E.2.k. Ryan Larson - Special Education Paraprofessional - Mahtomedi Middle School (09/02/2025)
14.E.2.l. Caitlyn Lindemoen - Special Language Pathologist - ECSE (2025-2026)
14.E.2.m. Cassandra Lukin - Special Education Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (09/02/2025)
14.E.2.n. Gustaf Magnusson - Science Teacher - LTS - O.H. Anderson Elementary (08/25/2025-10/24/2025)
14.E.2.o. Annette Mike - Lunch Recess Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (09/02/2025)
14.E.2.p. Valerie Morel - STEM Teacher - Mahtomedi Middle School (2025-2026)
14.E.2.q. Kathleen Owen - Special Education Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary (2025-2026)
14.E.2.r. Kathryn Robinson - English Language Arts Teacher - .4FTE - Mahtomedi High School (2025-2026)
14.E.2.s. Amy Turner - Special Education teacher - Mahtomedi Middle School (2025-2026)
14.E.2.t. Mackenzie Troske Hiatt - School Psychologist - Mahtomedi High School (2025-2026)
14.E.3. Approval of Leave of Absence
14.E.3.a. Kelsey Geis - Grade 5 Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary (09/02/2025-11/24/2025)
14.E.3.b. Laurie Schumacher - Custodian - Mahtomedi Middle School (06/03/2025-08/26/2025)
14.E.3.c. Jennifer Seckora - Music Teacher - Wildwood Elementary (01/08/2026-06/05/2026)
14.E.3.d. Katie Swarthout - Science Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary (05/05/2025-10/23/2025)
14.E.4. Approval of Resignations/Terminations/Nonrenewals/Retirements 
14.E.4.a. Alaina Merrick - Counselor - Mahtomedi Middle School (07/15/2025)
14.E.4.b. Rebecca Peer - Special Education Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (07/15/2025)
14.E.4.c. Maria Roeller - ELL Paraprofessional - Mahtomedi Middle School  (08/18/2025)
14.E.4.d. Sharon Schulz - Preschool Associate - District Office (08/20/2025)
14.F. Approval of Student Overnight Trips 
14.F.1. Girls High School Soccer, Rochester, MN, August 22-23, 2025
14.F.2. Girls High School Tennis, Duluth, MN, September 5-6, 2025
14.G. Annual Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts for School District Elections not held on the Day of a Statewide Election
14.H. 2025-2025 School Board District Calendar Revisions  
14.H.1. Move Policy Committee From September 22, 2025, to October 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. COMMENTS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
 
Subject:
2. CALL TO ORDER
 
Subject:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
Subject:
4. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE
 
Subject:
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
 
Subject:
6. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA - See #14 for Consent Agenda Items
 
Subject:
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS
 
Subject:
8.A. Board Member Calendar
 
Subject:
8.B. Community Referendum Engagement Calendar 
Presenter:
Barb Duffrin
Subject:
8.C. Enrollment Update 
Presenter:
Barb Duffrin
Subject:
8.D. 2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar Review 
Presenter:
Barb Duffrin
Subject:
9. ACTION ITEMS
 
Subject:
9.A. Approval of Donations/Grants for July 2025 Totaling $23,028.18.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
10. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
Subject:
10.A. Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) Board
 
Subject:
10.B. Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF)
 
Presenter:
Subject:
10.C. Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Legislative Updates
 
Subject:
10.D. Northeast Metro 916 Board
 
Subject:
10.E. Other Board Reports
 
Subject:
11. CLOSED SESSION 
 
Subject:
11.A. Discussion of Personnel Matter Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(a) - Superintendent Evaluation
 
Subject:
12. OPEN MEETING 
 
Subject:
13. ADJOURNMENT
 
Subject:
14. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (Items Approved Under #6)
Subject:
14.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
14.A.1. July 14, 2025 - Regular Meeting
Subject:
14.A.2. July 14, 2025 - Study Session 
Subject:
14.A.3. August 11, 2025 - Study Session 
Subject:
14.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report - To be reported after Audit is complete
Subject:
14.C. Approval to Pay Bills
Subject:
14.C.1. AP Check Register - FY25 Check No. 423251 to 423408 and 9800016139 to 9800016204 / 423285 to 423444 and 9800016163 to 9800016211
Subject:
14.D. Approval of Wire Transfer Transactions
Subject:
14.E. Personnel
Subject:
14.E.1. Recommendation to Approve Contract Status for Licensed Personnel Moving from Probationary Status to Continuing Contract Status for the 2025-2026 School year.
Subject:
14.E.1.a. Caroline Hayle - Grade 5 Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary 
Subject:
14.E.1.b. Christopher Hemstad - Science Teacher - Mahtomedi Middle/High School 
Subject:
14.E.1.c. Jessica LaLonde - Science Teacher - Mahtomedi Middle School 
Subject:
14.E.2. Approval of Contracts and Work Agreements
Subject:
14.E.2.a. Jordan Birkeland - Social Science Teacher - Mahtomedi Middle School (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.2.b. Jennifer Davis - Lunch Recess Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (09/02/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.c. Morgan Deneen - Special Education Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (09/02/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.d. Gerald Diebel - Special Education Paraprofessional - Mahtomedi High School (09/02/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.e. Hannah Dorr - Grade 5 Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.2.f. Emily Gibbons - ECE Float Program Associate - Wildwood Elementary/District Office (08/25/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.g. Jana Golshine - Building RN - Mahtomedi Middle School (09/02/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.h. Corissa Hermsen - Special Education Paraprofessional - Mahtomedi High School (09/02/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.i. Christian Kolb - Counselor - Mahtomedi Middle School (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.2.j. Hailey Lachinski - Health/Physical Education Teacher - .7FTE - Mahtomedi Middle/High School (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.2.k. Ryan Larson - Special Education Paraprofessional - Mahtomedi Middle School (09/02/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.l. Caitlyn Lindemoen - Special Language Pathologist - ECSE (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.2.m. Cassandra Lukin - Special Education Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (09/02/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.n. Gustaf Magnusson - Science Teacher - LTS - O.H. Anderson Elementary (08/25/2025-10/24/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.o. Annette Mike - Lunch Recess Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (09/02/2025)
Subject:
14.E.2.p. Valerie Morel - STEM Teacher - Mahtomedi Middle School (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.2.q. Kathleen Owen - Special Education Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.2.r. Kathryn Robinson - English Language Arts Teacher - .4FTE - Mahtomedi High School (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.2.s. Amy Turner - Special Education teacher - Mahtomedi Middle School (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.2.t. Mackenzie Troske Hiatt - School Psychologist - Mahtomedi High School (2025-2026)
Subject:
14.E.3. Approval of Leave of Absence
Subject:
14.E.3.a. Kelsey Geis - Grade 5 Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary (09/02/2025-11/24/2025)
Subject:
14.E.3.b. Laurie Schumacher - Custodian - Mahtomedi Middle School (06/03/2025-08/26/2025)
Subject:
14.E.3.c. Jennifer Seckora - Music Teacher - Wildwood Elementary (01/08/2026-06/05/2026)
Subject:
14.E.3.d. Katie Swarthout - Science Teacher - O.H. Anderson Elementary (05/05/2025-10/23/2025)
Subject:
14.E.4. Approval of Resignations/Terminations/Nonrenewals/Retirements 
Subject:
14.E.4.a. Alaina Merrick - Counselor - Mahtomedi Middle School (07/15/2025)
Subject:
14.E.4.b. Rebecca Peer - Special Education Paraprofessional - Wildwood Elementary (07/15/2025)
Subject:
14.E.4.c. Maria Roeller - ELL Paraprofessional - Mahtomedi Middle School  (08/18/2025)
Subject:
14.E.4.d. Sharon Schulz - Preschool Associate - District Office (08/20/2025)
Subject:
14.F. Approval of Student Overnight Trips 
Subject:
14.F.1. Girls High School Soccer, Rochester, MN, August 22-23, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
14.F.2. Girls High School Tennis, Duluth, MN, September 5-6, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
14.G. Annual Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts for School District Elections not held on the Day of a Statewide Election
Attachments:
Subject:
14.H. 2025-2025 School Board District Calendar Revisions  
Attachments:
Subject:
14.H.1. Move Policy Committee From September 22, 2025, to October 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. 

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