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. MASB Board of Directors Election 
ROLL CALL
6.B. Approval of Wireless Access Points and Licensing -  ALL DEPTS
6.C. Approval of UPS Battery Backup Units -- ALL DEPTS
6.D. Approval of Network Switches and Transceivers  - ALL DEPTS
6.E. Resignation - GenFund
6.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide - SE
6.G. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
6.H. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
6.I. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
6.J. Open Bids for Tech Center Renovation - TE
6.K. Approval of PO to B&H Photo for PA speakers and enclosures - TE
6.L. Act on revised Building Trades Instructor Job Description - TE
6.M. HOSA State Regional Leadership - TE
6.N. BPA State Competition - TE
6.O. Act on request Modify, Admission, Attendance and Withdrawal Procedure - ECE
6.P. Act on retirement -- ECE
6.Q. Other
7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
7.A. Departmental Reports
7.B. Superintendent's Report
7.C. Other
8. ADJOURN
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Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District
Meeting: February 11, 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
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4.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on January 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting minutes.
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4.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Bill Borga 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.
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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
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5.B. Other
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6. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
6.A. MASB Board of Directors Election 
ROLL CALL
Description:
Vote for one from Region 1

Brad Baltensperger 
JJ Johnson-Reeves
Subject:
6.B. Approval of Wireless Access Points and Licensing -  ALL DEPTS
Description:
We are asking the board to approve the purchase of wireless access points and associated licensing in an amount not to exceed $35,000 to replace aging wireless infrastructure throughout the District. The District is eligible for an 80% E-Rate discount, resulting in a local share not to exceed $7,000. This purchase will be made only upon receipt of the E-Rate Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) approving the funding.
Subject:
6.C. Approval of UPS Battery Backup Units -- ALL DEPTS
Description:
We are asking the board to approve the purchase of UPS battery backup units from Electroline, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,000, to support network equipment during power interruptions. The District is eligible for an 80% E-Rate discount, resulting in a local share not to exceed $3,000. This purchase will be made only upon receipt of the E-Rate Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) approving the funding.
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6.D. Approval of Network Switches and Transceivers  - ALL DEPTS
Description:
We are asking the board to approve the purchase of network switches and transceivers from Sehi Computer Products, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $40,000, to replace aging DIISD network equipment at all district locations. The District is eligible for an 80% E-Rate discount, resulting in a local share not to exceed $10,000. This purchase will be made only upon receipt of the E-Rate Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) approving the funding.
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6.E. Resignation - GenFund
Description:
Richelle Barker has decided to enjoy her time and resign as Director of Finance.  We wish her the best and thank her for her time.
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6.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide - SE
Description:
We are asking the board to ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide at the CI Forest Park Classroom with Amanda Thoreson at Step 3 with a starting date of February 11, 2026.  Amy, Jayci and Katie conducted the interviews.  
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6.G. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
Description:
We have received an unpaid leave request from Payton Hawkins with an estimated return date of March 2, 2026.
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6.H. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
Description:
We have received an unpaid leave request from Tamara Neumann for up to 10 days for the 2025-2026 school year.
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6.I. Act on employee unpaid leave request - SE
Description:
We have received an unpaid leave request from Lexann Thomas from the beginning of February until the 14th of February as a minimum and possibly until the next board meeting.  
Subject:
6.J. Open Bids for Tech Center Renovation - TE
Description:
We are asking the board to approve Building & Site Committee to open the bids, review and then bring a recommendation to award at the March board meeting.
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6.K. Approval of PO to B&H Photo for PA speakers and enclosures - TE
Description:
We are asking the board to approve the purchase order for B&H Photo to purchase speakers and enclosures not to exceed $30,000. B&H Photo is a participating OMNIA Vendor.  OMNIA like MiDeal and REMCSave create master contracts for goods that have already been competitively bid.
 
Subject:
6.L. Act on revised Building Trades Instructor Job Description - TE
Description:
We are asking the board to approve the revised Building Trades Instructor job description.  See attached suggested revisions.
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6.M. HOSA State Regional Leadership - TE
Description:
We are requesting permission for Mrs. Johnson and approximately 15 students from the Health Occupations program who qualify for the HOSA State Competition April 15-18, 2026 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City.  Mrs. Aderman and a parent chaperon will be joining Mrs. Johnson.  Fees are covered with fundraising and self-pay.
Subject:
6.N. BPA State Competition - TE
Description:
Students from Computer Networking & Cyber Security, C++ and programs are able to attend the State BPA Competition in Grand Rapids, MI from March 12-15, 2026.  Mr. Gregg will be traveling with the group.  The fees are covered by FTCF, fundraising and self-pay.
Subject:
6.O. Act on request Modify, Admission, Attendance and Withdrawal Procedure - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board modify the Admission, Attendance and Withdrawal Procedure.  
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6.P. Act on retirement -- ECE
Description:
We received a retirement request from Casey McCormick, Director of Early Childhood.  We would like the board to accept this with regret.
Subject:
6.Q. 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
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7.C. Other
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8. 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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