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 February 23rd, 2026 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 Work Session of February 9th, 2026.
5.2. 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 January 26th.
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 (Kvien, Simmons) in the amount of $3,336,823.70.
7. Reports
7.1. Listening Session
7.2. Roseau School Board Student Representative : John Delaney
7.3. AIPAC : Bryce Lingen
8. Communications
8.1. Superintendent
8.1.a. Buildings and Grounds
8.1.b. Roseau School District Enrollment
8.1.c. Staffing Update
8.1.d. Roseau Pedestrian Bridge Phase II
8.1.e. Spring 2026 Coaching Roster
8.1.f. School Board Student Rep John Delaney
8.1.g. Public Schools Week February 23rd - February 27
8.1.h. Minnesota Teacher of the Year candidate field narrowed to 30 semifinalists
8.1.i. State Wrestling Tournament
9. Principal Report
9.1. Principal Report
10. Upcoming Board Meeting(s)
11. Proposed Resolutions February 23rd, 2026
11.1. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 682 approve the donation of sidewalk easement (0.177 acres) to the City of Roseau as needed for a pedestrian trail without compensation the real property legally described as:
Lot 17, Block 2, Brenhaug and Danielson Addition (.117 Acres).
11.2. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the hiring of the 2026 Spring Coaching Roster as presented.
11.3. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the resignation of :
  • Amanda Monkman : Girls Hockey Coach
  • Greg Lund : Boys Hockey Coach
  • Grace Petrowski : paraprofessional 
11.4. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the hiring of :
  • Charlene Nash : paraprofessional
  • Tanya Maynard : paraprofessional
11.5. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 direct administration to propose reductions in expenditures in the approximate amount of $500,000.00 for the 2026-2027 academic year. 
12. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 23, 2026 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 February 23rd, 2026 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 Work Session of February 9th, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
5.2. 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 January 26th.
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 (Kvien, Simmons) in the amount of $3,336,823.70.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Reports
Subject:
7.1. Listening Session
Subject:
7.2. Roseau School Board Student Representative : John Delaney
Description:
  • Spelling Bee results
  • STUCO Valentine's Day
  • Band and Choir Large Group Contest
  • DAPE Waterpark trip
  • Special Olympics Swimming
  • Wrestling send off
Subject:
7.3. AIPAC : Bryce Lingen
Description:
  • Annual Compliance Vote
Subject:
8. Communications
Subject:
8.1. Superintendent
Subject:
8.1.a. Buildings and Grounds
Description:
  • Proposed Long Term Facility Maintenance at the Bus Garage as it relates to lighting upgrades is proposed as follows:
    • Front Office
    • Main Garage
    • Shop Area
    • Shop Breakroom/Bathroom
    • Washbay
  • Estimated cost based on preliminary quotes: $9,500.00 - $10,000.00
  • RAMS Sports Center: Potential Donation
    • Currently obtaining quote to add penalty time clock to the north end of the Rams Sports Center.
    • Ice scheduled to be removed beginning Friday, February 27th. (Compressors shut down on Thursday, Feb 26th)
Subject:
8.1.b. Roseau School District Enrollment
Description:
  • Roseau School District reported enrollment as of February 16, 2026
  • K-6 = 537
  • 7-12 = 513
  • K-12 total enrollment : 1050
  • Pre K = 52
  • *see attached document
Attachments:
Subject:
8.1.c. Staffing Update
Description:
  • Terms of potential incentive for retirement to be discussed pending board approval.
Subject:
8.1.d. Roseau Pedestrian Bridge Phase II
Description:
  • Pedestrian trail project.
  • The recommendation is to donate the sidewalk easement required from the School District property to be utilized for sidewalk. 
  • Lot 17, Block 2, Brenhaug and Danielson Addition to the City of Roseau, Roseau County, MN
  • *see attached documents
  • What is the estimated fair or just value of the property associated with the requested easement? In other words, if the School District were to request compensation, what would be the approximate value of the land the City of Roseau would compensate the School District for the walking path easement?
    • Because the City is seeking an easement rather than an outright purchase (fee title), the compensation should reflect only the "diminished value" of the land. Our (Roseau City) analysis suggests the impact on the School District is minimal for the following reasons:
    • Location: The proposed 15-foot sidewalk strip is located entirely within the 20-foot front and corner setbacks required by City zoning code.
    • Development Potential: Since this land is already restricted by existing zoning setbacks, the easement does not further limit the District’s ability to build or develop.
    • Compensable Amount: Typically, an easement of this nature is valued at 10-25% of the full fee title value. Based on the MnDOT comparable, this results in an estimated value of approximately $500.
    • The City of Roseau views pathway as a collaborative safety improvement. Should the district request payment, Roseau City would likely not proceed with the sidewalk.
  • With regard to long-term maintenance, once the sidewalk is constructed and years down the road when repairs may be needed due to normal wear or deterioration, would responsibility for those repairs rest with the City, or would that responsibility fall to the School District?
  • Long-Term Maintenance and Repair Responsibility
    •  Capital Repairs and Reconstruction Under the terms of the grant funding being sought for this project, the City of Roseau assumes full responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the sidewalk throughout its anticipated useful life (20-25 years). During this period, the City is legally obligated to perform any necessary repairs or reconstruction to ensure the facility remains safe and functional.
       
      Post-Useful Life Obligations Once the 20- to 25-year grant period expires, the City will evaluate the infrastructure. While the City would likely continue to maintain the sidewalk as-is, it is not contractually obligated to do so indefinitely. At that stage, the City would have the discretion to either continue maintenance or, if the path is no longer viable, remove the improvements.
       
      Routine Maintenance (Snow Removal) The City’s standard policy designates the adjacent landowner as the party responsible for snow and ice removal on public sidewalks. However, there are practical considerations for this specific corridor:
    • City Assistance: In recent years, the City has cleared snow on major walking corridors on an "as-able" basis to ensure public safety.
    • Future Planning: Given the importance of this route for student safety, the City would likely include this sidewalk in its priority clearing schedule, though this remains subject to equipment and staff availability.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.1.e. Spring 2026 Coaching Roster
Description:
  • *see attached document
Attachments:
Subject:
8.1.f. School Board Student Rep John Delaney
Description:
  • John Delaney has been accepted into an early summer program at University of Wisconsin - Stout
  • John and a group of select students will spend one month in Scotland this summer.
Subject:
8.1.g. Public Schools Week February 23rd - February 27
Description:
  • Public Schools Weeks is a reminder that public education is about more than buildings or classrooms....it's about people.
  • Public education represents opportunity, belonging, and shared commitment to ensure every child has the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.
  • Public School success is made possible by the dedication of our teachers and staff who inspire, challenge and support students each day, and by the families and community that champion our school district. 
Subject:
8.1.h. Minnesota Teacher of the Year candidate field narrowed to 30 semifinalists
Description:
  • Roseau teacher Mr. Josh Weckman has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. 
  • An independent selection panel of 22 community leaders chose the semifinalists from an initial field of 128 candidates across Minnesota. 
  • The panel will review teacher portfolios along with a video submission from Mr. Weckman and other candidates in mid - March. 
  • Following review of portfolios and video submission, the semifinalists will be narrowed down to 10 finalists. 
  • *see attached
Attachments:
Subject:
8.1.i. State Wrestling Tournament
Description:
  • Congratulations to the following Roseau Ram wrestlers who will participate in the Minnesota State High School individual State Championships this week.
    • Section 8A Girls:
      • LaMeyah Williams : Champion
      • Morgan Skoien : 2nd Place
    • Section 8A Boys
      • Toby Bryan : 2nd Place
Subject:
9. Principal Report
Subject:
9.1. Principal Report
Description:
High School Principal:

Elementary School Principal:

Director Report
Special Education Director Przekwas:
Subject:
10. Upcoming Board Meeting(s)
Subject:
11. Proposed Resolutions February 23rd, 2026
Subject:
11.1. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, and UC that, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of District 682 approve the donation of sidewalk easement (0.177 acres) to the City of Roseau as needed for a pedestrian trail without compensation the real property legally described as:
Lot 17, Block 2, Brenhaug and Danielson Addition (.117 Acres).
Subject:
11.2. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 to approve the hiring of the 2026 Spring Coaching Roster as presented.
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 :
  • Amanda Monkman : Girls Hockey Coach
  • Greg Lund : Boys Hockey Coach
  • Grace Petrowski : paraprofessional 
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 :
  • Charlene Nash : paraprofessional
  • Tanya Maynard : paraprofessional
Subject:
11.5. A motion was made by ______________, seconded by _________________, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of District 682 direct administration to propose reductions in expenditures in the approximate amount of $500,000.00 for the 2026-2027 academic year. 
Subject:
12. Adjournment
Description:
Motion__________________                                Second____________________

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