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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Mission Statement "Educate and inspire all learners to reach their full potential."
4. Adoption of Agenda
5. Recognitions
5.1. Northland Community Schools would like to congratulate Nathaniel Sharp on completing his Master's Degree in Mathematics Education from Bemidji State University
6. Audience Recognition
7. Consent items
7.1. Approve the minutes from the June 12, 2024 Regular Meeting
7.2. Approve the June 2024 Treasurer's Report and bills
7.3. Approve the resolution accepting gifts/donations to Northland Community Schools: Whereas the following; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Northland Community Schools District 118, Remer, and State of Minnesota as follows: The Northland Community Schools - District 118 School Board does hereby accept the following gifts/donations:
  • Outing Chamber of Commerce - $1000 for Boys Basketball Summer Tournaments
  • Northland Lions - $500 for Junior High Baseball equipment
  • VFW Post #772 - $1000 for Junior High Baseball program
8. Reports
8.1. Early Education Report
8.2. Business Manager Report
8.3. Elementary Principal/Activities Director Report
8.4. Principal Report
8.5. Facilities Report
8.6. Indian Education Report
8.7. CE Report
8.8. Dean of Students Report
9. Superintendent Report
10. New Business
10.1. Approve the final revisions of the Northland Community Schools 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
10.2. Approve 1st National Bank of Walker as official depository for 2024-2025
10.3. Approve Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer, Kerschner, PLLP, as school attorneys for 2024-2025

10.4. Resolution Stating the Intention of the School Board to Approve the FY25 LTFM Plan: whereas the following; BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 118, State of Minnesota, approves the district's Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan. The Board will follow the LTFM Legislation as follows:

1. The district will maintain and implement a health and safety program that complies with regulations.
2. The district will maintain an indoor air quality management program.
3. As outlined in the LTFM plan, the district intends to use the dollars in a pay-as-you-go format.
10.5. Approve resolution relating to the election of School Board Members and calling for School District General Election 
10.6. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Teacher Handbook
10.7. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Non-Licensed Handbook 
10.8. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Coaches Handbook
10.9. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Extra Curricular Activities Handbook
10.10. Approve revisions, which do not affect the substance, of Policy 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity 
10.11. First Reading of revisions to Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes 
10.12. First Reading of revisions to Policy 416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing, and the accompanying form
10.13. First Reading of revisions to Policy 418 - Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
10.14. First Reading of revisions to Policy 419 - Tobacco-Free Environment 
10.15. First Reading of revisions to Policy 425 - Staff Development 
10.16. Approve, with revisions to MN Statute only, Policy 506 - Student Discipline 
10.17. First Reading of revisions  to Policy 507 - Corporal Punishment
10.18. First Reading of revisions to Policy 509 -  Enrollment of Nonresident Students 
10.19. First Reading of revisions to Policy - 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records 
10.20. First Reading of revisions to Policy 516 - Student Medication and Telehealth 
10.21.  Approve revisions, as written, to Policy 607 - Organization for Grade Levels with the following changes to grade levels to reflect the 2024-2025 Middle School Model:
Elementary preK-5
Secondary 6 - 12
10.22. First reading and discussion of Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
10.23. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Student & Family Handbook
10.24. First reading and discussion of revisions to Policy 620 - Credit for Learning
10.25. Accept the bid from Edwards Oil for fuel oil at a locked in price of $2.65 per gallon
10.26. Accept the bid for propane from Edwards Oil at $1.0073 per gallon
10.27. Accept the bid for milk from Sandstrom's Distributing
10.28. Accept the bid from Outdoor Creations & Renovations for snow removal during the 2024-2025 school year ($97 per hour)
10.29. Accept the bid from Epic LLC for snow removal at the Longville bus garage at $150 per hour for up to 5 inches of snow and $175 per hour for 6+ inches
10.30. Approve the contract between Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital for Athletic Training Services 
11. Personnel
11.1. Approve the hire of Stephaney Williamson as Building Sub for the 2024-2025 school year at 75% of Step 1 per Policy #446 
11.2. Accept the resignation of Dean of Students, Kevin Miley, effective July 2, 2024
11.3. Approve the hire of Trevor Green as 1.0 FTE 12-month Custodian effective July 9, 2024
11.4. Discussion regarding reducing the Behaviorial Interventionist position to 0.50 FTE
11.5. Discussion regarding reducing the Dean of Students position to .50 FTE
11.6. Approve posting for a .50 FTE Dean of Students/ .50 FTE Behavioral Interventionist 
12. Other school business which can legally be brought before the Board
13. Next Meeting Dates: 
    • Work Session, August 7, 5:30 p.m.
    • Regular Meeting, August 21, 5:30 p.m.
14. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3. Mission Statement "Educate and inspire all learners to reach their full potential."
Subject:
4. Adoption of Agenda
Subject:
5. Recognitions
Subject:
5.1. Northland Community Schools would like to congratulate Nathaniel Sharp on completing his Master's Degree in Mathematics Education from Bemidji State University
Subject:
6. Audience Recognition
Subject:
7. Consent items
Subject:
7.1. Approve the minutes from the June 12, 2024 Regular Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2. Approve the June 2024 Treasurer's Report and bills
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3. Approve the resolution accepting gifts/donations to Northland Community Schools: Whereas the following; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Northland Community Schools District 118, Remer, and State of Minnesota as follows: The Northland Community Schools - District 118 School Board does hereby accept the following gifts/donations:
  • Outing Chamber of Commerce - $1000 for Boys Basketball Summer Tournaments
  • Northland Lions - $500 for Junior High Baseball equipment
  • VFW Post #772 - $1000 for Junior High Baseball program
Subject:
8. Reports
Subject:
8.1. Early Education Report
Subject:
8.2. Business Manager Report
Subject:
8.3. Elementary Principal/Activities Director Report
Subject:
8.4. Principal Report
Subject:
8.5. Facilities Report
Attachments:
Subject:
8.6. Indian Education Report
Subject:
8.7. CE Report
Attachments:
Subject:
8.8. Dean of Students Report
Subject:
9. Superintendent Report
Subject:
10. New Business
Subject:
10.1. Approve the final revisions of the Northland Community Schools 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2. Approve 1st National Bank of Walker as official depository for 2024-2025
Subject:
10.3. Approve Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer, Kerschner, PLLP, as school attorneys for 2024-2025
Subject:

10.4. Resolution Stating the Intention of the School Board to Approve the FY25 LTFM Plan: whereas the following; BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 118, State of Minnesota, approves the district's Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan. The Board will follow the LTFM Legislation as follows:

1. The district will maintain and implement a health and safety program that complies with regulations.
2. The district will maintain an indoor air quality management program.
3. As outlined in the LTFM plan, the district intends to use the dollars in a pay-as-you-go format.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.5. Approve resolution relating to the election of School Board Members and calling for School District General Election 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.6. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Teacher Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
10.7. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Non-Licensed Handbook 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.8. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Coaches Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
10.9. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Extra Curricular Activities Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
10.10. Approve revisions, which do not affect the substance, of Policy 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.11. First Reading of revisions to Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.12. First Reading of revisions to Policy 416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing, and the accompanying form
Attachments:
Subject:
10.13. First Reading of revisions to Policy 418 - Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
Attachments:
Subject:
10.14. First Reading of revisions to Policy 419 - Tobacco-Free Environment 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.15. First Reading of revisions to Policy 425 - Staff Development 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.16. Approve, with revisions to MN Statute only, Policy 506 - Student Discipline 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.17. First Reading of revisions  to Policy 507 - Corporal Punishment
Attachments:
Subject:
10.18. First Reading of revisions to Policy 509 -  Enrollment of Nonresident Students 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.19. First Reading of revisions to Policy - 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.20. First Reading of revisions to Policy 516 - Student Medication and Telehealth 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.21.  Approve revisions, as written, to Policy 607 - Organization for Grade Levels with the following changes to grade levels to reflect the 2024-2025 Middle School Model:
Elementary preK-5
Secondary 6 - 12
Attachments:
Subject:
10.22. First reading and discussion of Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
Attachments:
Subject:
10.23. Approve revisions to the 2024-2025 Student & Family Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
10.24. First reading and discussion of revisions to Policy 620 - Credit for Learning
Attachments:
Subject:
10.25. Accept the bid from Edwards Oil for fuel oil at a locked in price of $2.65 per gallon
Subject:
10.26. Accept the bid for propane from Edwards Oil at $1.0073 per gallon
Subject:
10.27. Accept the bid for milk from Sandstrom's Distributing
Subject:
10.28. Accept the bid from Outdoor Creations & Renovations for snow removal during the 2024-2025 school year ($97 per hour)
Subject:
10.29. Accept the bid from Epic LLC for snow removal at the Longville bus garage at $150 per hour for up to 5 inches of snow and $175 per hour for 6+ inches
Subject:
10.30. Approve the contract between Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital for Athletic Training Services 
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Personnel
Subject:
11.1. Approve the hire of Stephaney Williamson as Building Sub for the 2024-2025 school year at 75% of Step 1 per Policy #446 
Subject:
11.2. Accept the resignation of Dean of Students, Kevin Miley, effective July 2, 2024
Subject:
11.3. Approve the hire of Trevor Green as 1.0 FTE 12-month Custodian effective July 9, 2024
Subject:
11.4. Discussion regarding reducing the Behaviorial Interventionist position to 0.50 FTE
Subject:
11.5. Discussion regarding reducing the Dean of Students position to .50 FTE
Subject:
11.6. Approve posting for a .50 FTE Dean of Students/ .50 FTE Behavioral Interventionist 
Subject:
12. Other school business which can legally be brought before the Board
Subject:
13. Next Meeting Dates: 
    • Work Session, August 7, 5:30 p.m.
    • Regular Meeting, August 21, 5:30 p.m.
Subject:
14. Adjournment

 

Tina Anderson, Recording Secretary

______________________________

Linda Knox, Board Clerk

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