Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 17, 2025
IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR MARCH 2025
IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR MARCH 2025
IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
IV.E. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
IV.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
IV.G. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
IV.H. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
IV.I. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
IV.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
IV.K. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
V.A. ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE
V.B. TRANSITION CENTER UPDATE
V.C. ALEXANDRIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
VI. ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A TIER 1 OR TIER 2 TEACHER
VI.B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NONRENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
VI.C. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS PROPOSING PLACEMENT OF A CONTINUING CONTRACT/TENURED TEACHER ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
VII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
VII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
VII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
VII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
VIII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Subject:
III. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Rick Sansted will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride."  The persons being recognized this month are as follows:

The State HOSA Competition saw many of our students excel in their respective event:
  • The team of Jacob Kellenberger, Dylan Jaeger, Carter Olson and Jaxon Wirth placed 4th and qualified for the Anatomage National Tournament in Las Vegas, NV
  • Carter Olson placed 3rd in ATC Biology and qualified for the International Leadership Conference (ILC)
  • Ning Zhang placed 1st in ATC Chemistry and qualified for the ILC
  • Lexi Bergs and Aribelle Justison placed 1st in CERT Skills Emergency Preparedness and qualified for the ILC
  • Katelyn Thiery and Eva Liden placed 3rd in Community Awareness and qualified for the ILC
  • Aribelle Justison placed 3rd in Family Medicine Physician and qualified for the ILC
  • Ella Vanderheiden placed 3rd in Human Growth & Development and qualified for the ILC
  • Jacob Kellenberger placed 3rd in Medical Math and qualified for the ILC
  • Dylan Jaeger placed 2nd in Physical Therapy and qualified for the ILC

Daniel Jackson was the male finalist for the MSHSL Class AA, Region 8AA Triple A Award.

The following students were recognized as CLC All-Conference Musicians and performed at the Grand Finale Concert at Tech High School on April 4:
            Choir Students:
  • Abigail Brault (Soprano)
  • Olivia Gervais (Soprano)
  • Faith Odland (Soprano)
  • Lauren Heseltine (Alto)
  • Ruby Jensen (Alto)
  • Lydia Oldenkamp (Alto)
  • Bryan Bachiller Correa (Tenor)
  • Aaron Bjerkaas (Tenor)
  • Jordan Van Scoik (Tenor)
  • Andrew Fleming (Bass)
  • Dylan Marshall (Bass)
  • Joseph Wieberdink (Bass)
Orchestra Students:
  • Bria Burginger (Violin)
  • Maxwell Chinn (Cello)
  • Niklas Cook (Violin)
  • Thomas Dutcher (Violin)
  • Daniel Jackson (Violin)
  • Kennison Lambrecht (Cello)
  • Joshua Makalinao (Violin)
  • Alex Rodriguez (Violin)
  • Grace Shurson (String Bass)
Band Students:
  • Adailas Allen (Flute)
  • Eliza Bernards (Percussion)
  • Gavin Chelin (Clarinet)
  • Lars Dahl (Percussion)
  • Otto Henrich (French Horn)
  • Madison Nicola (Flute)
  • Carter Olson (Baritone Saxophone)
  • Evelyn Stockford (Trumpet)
  • Hayden Underwood (Bass Clarinet)

Ryne Gordon took 1st place at the Central Lakes Conference Speech Meet in Creative Expression.

The Robotics Team won the Impact Award at the Great Northern Regional event in Grand Forks, thereby qualifying for the World Championship in Houston, TX.

Robotics Coach Jennie Engle was awarded the Iowa Regional Woodie Flowers Finalist Award, celebrating mentors who lead, inspire and empower their teams with integrity and gracious professionalism.

The Girls Basketball Team took 3rd place in the 3A State Basketball Tournament.

Hadley Thul and Chloe Scholl were named to the MSHSL Class AAA All-Tournament Girls Basketball Team.

Hadley Thul and Allie Haabala have been chosen to play for the Class AAA Coaches Association All Star Series.

Hadley Thul was also named a finalist for Miss Basketball 2025.

Head Girls Basketball Coach Wendy Kohler was named Section 8AAA Coach of the Year, while Julie Wrobel was named Assistant Coach of the Year.

The Boys Basketball Team brought home the title of Class AAA Boys Basketball State Champions.

Chase Thompson was named 2025 Mr. Basketball and Star Tribune’s All MN Player of the Year for 2025.

Talan Witt, Mason Witt and Chase Thompson made the MSHSL Class AAA All-Tournament Team.

Forrest Witt was named Section 8AAA Coach of the Year for Boys Basketball.

Both the Boys Track and Field Team and the Girls Track and Field Team won the Indoor Central Lakes Championships.

Individual event champions include:
  • Kaija Schneider: 60m, 200m and Long Jump
  • Kasey Soderholm: 1600m
  • Addison Gulbranson: 60m Hurdles
  • Payten Kor, Alison Krasky, Esryn Dahl and Kaija Schneider: 4x200m relay
  • Izzy Nei, Mila Warzecha, Kasey Soderholm and Quinn Hills: 4x400m relay
  • Lydia Oldenkamp: Shot Put
  • Elly Homelvig: High Jump
  • Evan Kludt: 200m and Long Jump
  • Elliott Kent: 400m
  • Otto Anderson: High Jump and 60m Hurdles, also setting a new CLC Record
  • Dane Olson, Evan Kludt, Elliott Kent and Daniel Jackson: 4x200m relay, also setting a new CLC Record
  • Dane Olson, Otto Anderson, Gavin Schroeder and Elliott Kent: 4x400m relay
Subject:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Subject:
IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 17, 2025
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the March 17, 2025 regular board meeting.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed.
 
Subject:
IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR MARCH 2025
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
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 March 2025.
 
Subject:
IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR MARCH 2025
Presenter:
Trevor Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of March 31, 2025. 


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of March 2025.
 
Subject:
IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
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.
 
Subject:
IV.E. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The administration recommends that the school board approve the submission of the following:
 
  • In partnership with Alexandria Technical and Community College, Alexandria Public Schools will submit a request for Congressionally Directed Spending to establish a CTE training site to be used to offer CTE educational opportunities to high school students.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant applications and donation requests.
 
Subject:
IV.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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.
Subject:
IV.G. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

As per district policy, the board is required to approve all extended field trips that involve one or more overnight stays.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends that the school board approve the following extended field trip:
  • The HOSA program is requesting permission to travel to St. Cloud, MN on March 30-April 1, 2025 to compete in the State HOSA Conference.
Subject:
IV.H. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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 fundraisers:
  • The Speech Team will approach businesses asking for donations and ask family and friends to sponsor a day on their calendar leading up to the NIETOC national speech competition to alleviate costs associated with traveling to this competition.
  • The Volleyball Team will host a volleyball tournament in June to raise funds that will help support the program by way of transportation upgrades, food and lodging for tournaments.
Subject:
IV.I. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading.  Administration will review the policies at the meeting.
 
      • Policy 301 - School District Administration
      • Policy 302 - Superintendent
      • Policy 303 - Superintendent Selection
      • Policy 304 - Superintendent Contract, Duties and Evaluation
      • Policy 305 - Policy Implementation
      • Policy 308 - District Decision Making Process
      • Policy 315 - Emergency Closing

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.
 
Subject:
IV.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following policies received a first reading at the March 2025 board meeting:
 
      • Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave
      • Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence
      • Policy 512 - School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities
      • Policy 704 - Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System
      • Policy 722 - Public Data and Data Subject Requests
      • Incident Report Form


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 410, 413, 512, 704, 722 and the Incident Report Form. 
 
Subject:
IV.K. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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:
  • Clinical Experience Agreement between Western Governors University and Alexandria Public Schools beginning April 21, 2025 through April 20, 2028
Subject:
V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
V.A. ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Claire Anderson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Claire Anderson will share highlights from Alexandria Area High School.  A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.
 
Subject:
V.B. TRANSITION CENTER UPDATE
Presenter:
Sara Richards
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Sara Richards, Student Support Services Assistant Director, will share highlights from the Transition Center.  A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.
 
Subject:
V.C. ALEXANDRIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Presenter:
Claire Anderson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Claire Anderson, AEF Board Chair, will share highlights from the Alexandria Education Foundation.  A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.
 
Subject:
VI. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VI.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A TIER 1 OR TIER 2 TEACHER
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following page provides the resolution the school board is required to adopt identifying Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers whose positions may be reduced or discontinued in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding.  Jessie Hjelle will provide additional background information regarding the resolution.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolution Nonrenewing a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Teacher for the following probationary staff members:
 
  • Alexander Strickler
  • Riley Goracke
  • Krista Justice
  • Mitchell Denny
  • Valerie Jahnke
Subject:
VI.B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NONRENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide the resolutions the school board is required to adopt identifying probationary staff members whose positions may be reduced or discontinued in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding.  Jessie Hjelle will provide additional background information regarding the resolutions.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolutions Nonrenewing a Probationary Teacher for the following probationary staff members:
 
  • Colt Lien
  • Sara Peterson
  • Bailley Peterson
  • Nancy Hasz
  • Tammara DeJesus (.4 FTE Non-Renewal; Remain .6 FTE Tenured)
Subject:
VI.C. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS PROPOSING PLACEMENT OF A CONTINUING CONTRACT/TENURED TEACHER ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide the resolution which the school board is required to adopt identifying tenured staff members whose positions may be reduced in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding.  Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide additional background information regarding the resolution.

This is the first of two steps in the process when tenured staff is involved.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt the resolution proposing to place the following staff members on unrequested leave of absence:
 
  • Stephanie Ruegemer, Elementary Principal
  • Aleicia Claassen, Learning Resource Teacher
  • Shawn Knutson, Learning Resource Teacher
  • Lavon Kueffler, Learning Resource Teacher
  • Vonda Pfannenstiel, Learning Resource Teacher
  • Muriel Lindback, Learning Resource Teacher
  • Nancy Gesell, Early Education (.2 FTE ULA; Remain .8FTE)
Subject:
VII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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.
 
Subject:
VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Subject:
VII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Subject:
VII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
VII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Subject:
VIII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
Subject:
IX. ADJOURNMENT

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