Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order at __:___ P.M.
2. Roll Call
2.1. Roll Call: Thor Didrikson, Neal Vatnsdal, Pete Kvien, Jodee Haugen, Heather Magnusson, David Simmons 
2.2. Administration: Tom Jerome
3. Listening Session
4. Approval of Agenda
4.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC  that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the agenda of the August 18th, 2025 Regular Board Meeting as presented/amended.
5. Minutes
5.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the preceding regular meeting of July 16th, 2025.
6. Business Services
6.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC  that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills based on review by the Audit Committee (Magnusson, Vatnsdal) in the amount of $1,244,471.75 .
7. Reports
7.1. Listening Session
7.2. Polaris Industries Student Design Challenge: Jason Cummings, Keith Severson
7.3. Building and Grounds Supervisor : Aaron Rose
7.4. Responsive Classroom Training: Elementary Principal Mr. Lingen
  • Elementary Teacher Mrs. Peterson
7.5. LifeCare Medical Center : Paula Hedlund
8. Communications
8.1. Superintendent
8.1.a. Roseau School District Enrollment
8.1.b. Staffing Update
8.1.c. Roseau School District Open House
8.1.d. Implementation of Benchmark Advanced Elementary Reading Curriculum 2025-2026 academic year
8.1.e. English Language Arts Curriculum (Pilot)  2025-2026 academic year
8.1.f. Minnesota School Safety Center
8.1.g. Capital Projects Update
8.1.h. Youth Skills Training Grant
8.1.i. Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
9. Principal Report
9.1. Principal Report
10. Upcoming Board Meetings
11. Proposed Resolutions August 18th, 2025
11.1. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 682 authorizes administration to approve bid from _______________ for milk provider during the 2025-2026 academic year.
11.2. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 682 authorizes administration to approve bid from _______________ for bread provider during the 2025-2026 academic year.
11.3. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the resignation of the following individuals:
Janell Kofstad : Food Service
Lelia Johnson : Paraprofessional
Mandy Trangsrud :  Paraprofessional 
Ashley Sullivan : Paraprofessional
Andrea Sprabary : Boookkeeper 
11.4. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the hiring of the following individuals:
Denielle Drown-Reed : Paraprofessional
Kathy Wensloff : Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher*
Stacy Moser : Paraprofessional
Calli Westrum : FACS Teacher*
Karen Engevik : Special Education Teacher
Melissa Shepherd : Paraprofessional
Cindy Mork : Paraprofessional
Geri Bourman : Cook
*Pending acquisition of required license.
 
12. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order at __:___ P.M.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Subject:
2.1. Roll Call: Thor Didrikson, Neal Vatnsdal, Pete Kvien, Jodee Haugen, Heather Magnusson, David Simmons 
Subject:
2.2. Administration: Tom Jerome
Subject:
3. Listening Session
Subject:
4. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
4.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC  that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the agenda of the August 18th, 2025 Regular Board Meeting as presented/amended.
Subject:
5. Minutes
Subject:
5.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the preceding regular meeting of July 16th, 2025.
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Business Services
Subject:
6.1. A motion was made by  ____________________, seconded by ____________________ and UC  that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the payment of bills based on review by the Audit Committee (Magnusson, Vatnsdal) in the amount of $1,244,471.75 .
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Reports
Subject:
7.1. Listening Session
Subject:
7.2. Polaris Industries Student Design Challenge: Jason Cummings, Keith Severson
Description:
  • Recap of the 2024-2025 Polaris Industries and Roseau Collaboration
  • Polaris Support 
  • 2025-2026 Student Design Challenge
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3. Building and Grounds Supervisor : Aaron Rose
Subject:
7.4. Responsive Classroom Training: Elementary Principal Mr. Lingen
  • Elementary Teacher Mrs. Peterson
Subject:
7.5. LifeCare Medical Center : Paula Hedlund
Description:
  • Behavioral Health Services in Roseau Public School
  • Children's Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS)
    • Individual skills training
    • Group skills training
    • Individual psychotherapy
  • Eligibility requirements to receive services discussion
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Communications
Subject:
8.1. Superintendent
Subject:
8.1.a. Roseau School District Enrollment
Description:
  • Roseau School District reported enrollment as of August 14th 2025
  • K-6 = 
  • 7-12 = 525
  • K-12 total enrollment : 
  • PK = 
  • *see attached document
Attachments:
Subject:
8.1.b. Staffing Update
Description:
  • *In the process of identifying interview candidates for the Bookkeeper position
  • seeking paraprofessionals
Subject:
8.1.c. Roseau School District Open House
Description:
  • August 27th , 2025
  • 5:00-7:30
  • Teachers will be available to meet with students and families.
  • Ice Cream Sundaes will be available.
  • Transportation Director will be available at open house.
    • To answer questions regarding the transportation needs of our students/families
    • Clarify bus route/driver information
    • Seek applicants for bus driver positions.
Subject:
8.1.d. Implementation of Benchmark Advanced Elementary Reading Curriculum 2025-2026 academic year
Description:
  • Benchmark Advanced 
  • The K-6 reading curriculum was researched and recommended by the Reading Committee. 
  • Curriculum includes TIER 2 and TIER 3 Interventions.
  • Adrienne Eickman, Regional Literacy Lead, will visit classrooms on designated dates to assist in the transition to implementation of reading instruction techniques based on the Science of Reading . 
    • September 25 and October 21st
Subject:
8.1.e. English Language Arts Curriculum (Pilot)  2025-2026 academic year
Description:
  • 7th, 8th and 9th grade
  • Laugen (7th),  Kvien (8) and Wensloff (9th)
  • HMH Reading Curriculum
Subject:
8.1.f. Minnesota School Safety Center
Description:
  • Representatives (Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Minnesota will direct the assessment as well as review the existing Roseau School District Crisis Plan.
  • Law Enforcement Officials will assist in Facility Emergency Response Assessment
  • Representatives will include but are not limited to the following:
  • City of Roseau Police Department
  • Roseau County Sheriff's Department
  • Border Patrol
  • Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Roseau County : Rich Gross
  • Board Member Pete Kvien served as original point of contact for Roseau County Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Rich Gross
Subject:
8.1.g. Capital Projects Update
Description:
  • New theater stage curtains and skirting have been installed.
  • Bids are being obtained for potential roof replacement above the theater, fitness center and nearby adjacent areas (July 1, 2026).
  •  Rams Sports Center has undergone the following repairs:
    • Sanding / sandblasting, scraping, cleaning and painting of the "store front" (exterior doors, entryway, lobby, railings)
    • All interior doors in the lobby, bathrooms as well as four locker rooms in the main rink.
    • Repairs to damaged walls, painting of interior walls around the rink.
    • High School locker rooms.
    • Installation of new plumbing and water lines in the High School locker rooms. 
Subject:
8.1.h. Youth Skills Training Grant
Description:
*See attached
Attachments:
Subject:
8.1.i. Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
Description:
  • Roseau School District has been awarded a $20,000.00  scholarship to offset tuition expenses for attending Wolf Ridge.
  • Scholarship is made possible through the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.
  • Superintendent Jerome submitted grant on behalf of the Roseau School District.
  • *see attached award letter
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Principal Report
Subject:
9.1. Principal Report
Description:
High School Principal:
  • Student Schedules
  • MacBook Distribution
  • 7th Grade Orientation
  • Cell Phone Procedures
  • Community Education Hall of Fame
Elementary School Principal:
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports training
  • Classroom Teacher Reveal

Director Report
Special Education Director Przekwas:
  • Paraprofessional Handbook (see attached)
  • Paraprofessional Training : 
  • EduClimber
  • Special Education Teacher Training
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Upcoming Board Meetings
Subject:
11. Proposed Resolutions August 18th, 2025
Subject:
11.1. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 682 authorizes administration to approve bid from _______________ for milk provider during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Subject:
11.2. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 682 authorizes administration to approve bid from _______________ for bread provider during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Subject:
11.3. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the resignation of the following individuals:
Janell Kofstad : Food Service
Lelia Johnson : Paraprofessional
Mandy Trangsrud :  Paraprofessional 
Ashley Sullivan : Paraprofessional
Andrea Sprabary : Boookkeeper 
Subject:
11.4. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the hiring of the following individuals:
Denielle Drown-Reed : Paraprofessional
Kathy Wensloff : Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher*
Stacy Moser : Paraprofessional
Calli Westrum : FACS Teacher*
Karen Engevik : Special Education Teacher
Melissa Shepherd : Paraprofessional
Cindy Mork : Paraprofessional
Geri Bourman : Cook
*Pending acquisition of required license.
 
Subject:
12. Adjournment
Description:
Motion__________________                                Second____________________

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