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
6. Audience Recognition
7. Consent items
7.1. Approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on July 9, 2025
7.2. Approve the June 2025 Treasurer's Report and bills
7.3. Policies with changes that do not affect the substance of the policy
7.3.1. 305 - Policy Implementation 
7.3.2. 413-Harrassment and Violence
7.3.3. 416-Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing 
7.3.4. 503-Student Attendance
7.3.5. 606.5-Library Materials 
7.3.6. 613-Graduation Requirements
7.3.7. 620-Credit for Learning
7.3.8. 624 - Online Instruction 
7.3.9. 722- Public Data and Data Subject Requests 
7.4. 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:
 Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce - $2000 for the wrestling program
                                                                            $100 for the trap team
Kimberly Parent - $20 for the wrestling program
Nancy Stefan - $25 for the wrestling program
Mark and Patty Lange - $50 for the wrestling program
 
8. Reports
8.1. Business Manager Report
8.2. PreK-5 Principal Report
8.2.1.
  • Local Literacy Plan
  • Comprehensive Needs Assessment
  • Title School Site Plan
  • Annual Goals
8.2.2. Approve appointing Janessa Green the ISD #118 Local Literacy Lead
8.3. High School Principal Report
8.4. Building and Transportation Report
8.5. Indian Education Report
8.6. CE Report
9. Superintendent Report
10. New Business
10.1. PragerU  Video
10.2. Policies for First Reading 
10.2.1. 418-Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
10.2.2. 425-Staff Development and Mentoring
10.2.3. 501-School Weapons 
10.2.4. 503-Student Attendance
10.2.5. 515-Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
10.2.6. 516-Student Medication and Telehealth
10.2.7. 516.5-Overdose Medication
10.2.8. 524-Internet, Technology and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety
10.2.9. 534-School Meals Policy
10.2.10. 602-Organization of School Calendar and School Day
10.2.11. 707-Transportation of Public School Students
10.2.12. 709-Student Transportation Safety
10.2.13. 802-Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
10.2.14. 806 - Crisis Management 
10.3. Second Reading and approval of Policy 506 - Student Discipline
10.4. Second Reading and approval of Policy 514 - Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
10.5. Second Reading and approval of Policy 522 - Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
10.6. Second Reading and approval of Policy 616 - School District System Accountability 
10.7. Second Reading and approval of Policy 621 - Literacy and READ Act 
10.8. Discussion regarding proposal to move the last day of school for grades K-5 from June 4th to June 3rd, so teachers can complete their final LETRS training
10.9. Review and approve a "Back to School" ad to be published in the Pine Cone Press
10.10. Approve renewal of MSBA membership for FY26
10.11. Approve the Professional Services Agreement between ISD #118 and North Homes for the 2025-2026 school year
10.12. Approve the Agreement for Services between Northland Community Schools and Deer River Public Schools for shared services of School Psychologist, Raina Heruth
10.13. Approve the proposal from IEA (Institute for Environmental Assessment) for environmental, health and safety management services from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028
10.14. Approve the 2025-2026 Service Agreement between Northland Community Schools and Interquest Detection Canines   Contract not available for review and approval
10.15. Approve resolution for the Designation of an Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity Access Management and for a proxy.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board(PELSB), and Office of Higher Education (OHE) require annual designation of an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for each local education agency that uses the Education Identity Access Management (EDIAM) system. The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for their local education agency in accordance with the State of Minnesota Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will authorize user access to State of Minnesota Education secure systems in accordance with the user’s assigned job duties, and will revoke that user’s access when it is no longer needed to perform their job duties. The Superintendent recommends the Board authorize Mark Morrison, mmorrison@isd118.org, mark.morrison to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Northland Community Schools 0118-01 and for Tina Anderson, tina.anderson, to act as proxy for Northland Community Schools 0118-01.
10.16. Approve the 2025-2026 Mentor Handbook for Teachers
11. Personnel
11.1. Approve the hire of Stephaney Williamson as Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at MA, Step 11
11.2. Approve the hire of Irving Vilina as Lead Custodian
11.3. Approve the At-Will Employment Agreement for Boiler Operator between ISD #118 and Chris McNeil 
11.4. Approve the hire of Steven Haase as Custodian
11.5. Approve the hire of Abbie Newman as AVID Program Advisor
11.6. Approve the hire of Charles Holm as Assistant Football Coach 
11.7. Accept the resignation of Bruce Schear as Paraprofessional, effective August 22, 2025
12. Other school business which can legally be brought before the Board
13. Next Meeting Dates: 
    • Regular Meeting, September 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
14. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 13, 2025 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:
6. Audience Recognition
Subject:
7. Consent items
Subject:
7.1. Approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on July 9, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2. Approve the June 2025 Treasurer's Report and bills
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3. Policies with changes that do not affect the substance of the policy
Subject:
7.3.1. 305 - Policy Implementation 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.2. 413-Harrassment and Violence
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.3. 416-Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.4. 503-Student Attendance
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.5. 606.5-Library Materials 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.6. 613-Graduation Requirements
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.7. 620-Credit for Learning
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.8. 624 - Online Instruction 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.9. 722- Public Data and Data Subject Requests 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4. 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:
 Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce - $2000 for the wrestling program
                                                                            $100 for the trap team
Kimberly Parent - $20 for the wrestling program
Nancy Stefan - $25 for the wrestling program
Mark and Patty Lange - $50 for the wrestling program
 
Subject:
8. Reports
Subject:
8.1. Business Manager Report
Subject:
8.2. PreK-5 Principal Report
Attachments:
Subject:
8.2.1.
  • Local Literacy Plan
  • Comprehensive Needs Assessment
  • Title School Site Plan
  • Annual Goals
Subject:
8.2.2. Approve appointing Janessa Green the ISD #118 Local Literacy Lead
Subject:
8.3. High School Principal Report
Subject:
8.4. Building and Transportation Report
Subject:
8.5. Indian Education Report
Subject:
8.6. CE Report
Subject:
9. Superintendent Report
Subject:
10. New Business
Subject:
10.1. PragerU  Video
Subject:
10.2. Policies for First Reading 
Subject:
10.2.1. 418-Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.2. 425-Staff Development and Mentoring
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.3. 501-School Weapons 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.4. 503-Student Attendance
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.5. 515-Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.6. 516-Student Medication and Telehealth
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.7. 516.5-Overdose Medication
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.8. 524-Internet, Technology and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.9. 534-School Meals Policy
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.10. 602-Organization of School Calendar and School Day
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.11. 707-Transportation of Public School Students
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.12. 709-Student Transportation Safety
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.13. 802-Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.14. 806 - Crisis Management 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.3. Second Reading and approval of Policy 506 - Student Discipline
Attachments:
Subject:
10.4. Second Reading and approval of Policy 514 - Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
Subject:
10.5. Second Reading and approval of Policy 522 - Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
Attachments:
Subject:
10.6. Second Reading and approval of Policy 616 - School District System Accountability 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.7. Second Reading and approval of Policy 621 - Literacy and READ Act 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.8. Discussion regarding proposal to move the last day of school for grades K-5 from June 4th to June 3rd, so teachers can complete their final LETRS training
Subject:
10.9. Review and approve a "Back to School" ad to be published in the Pine Cone Press
Attachments:
Subject:
10.10. Approve renewal of MSBA membership for FY26
Subject:
10.11. Approve the Professional Services Agreement between ISD #118 and North Homes for the 2025-2026 school year
Attachments:
Subject:
10.12. Approve the Agreement for Services between Northland Community Schools and Deer River Public Schools for shared services of School Psychologist, Raina Heruth
Attachments:
Subject:
10.13. Approve the proposal from IEA (Institute for Environmental Assessment) for environmental, health and safety management services from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028
Attachments:
Subject:
10.14. Approve the 2025-2026 Service Agreement between Northland Community Schools and Interquest Detection Canines   Contract not available for review and approval
Subject:
10.15. Approve resolution for the Designation of an Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity Access Management and for a proxy.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board(PELSB), and Office of Higher Education (OHE) require annual designation of an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for each local education agency that uses the Education Identity Access Management (EDIAM) system. The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for their local education agency in accordance with the State of Minnesota Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will authorize user access to State of Minnesota Education secure systems in accordance with the user’s assigned job duties, and will revoke that user’s access when it is no longer needed to perform their job duties. The Superintendent recommends the Board authorize Mark Morrison, mmorrison@isd118.org, mark.morrison to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Northland Community Schools 0118-01 and for Tina Anderson, tina.anderson, to act as proxy for Northland Community Schools 0118-01.
Subject:
10.16. Approve the 2025-2026 Mentor Handbook for Teachers
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Personnel
Subject:
11.1. Approve the hire of Stephaney Williamson as Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at MA, Step 11
Subject:
11.2. Approve the hire of Irving Vilina as Lead Custodian
Subject:
11.3. Approve the At-Will Employment Agreement for Boiler Operator between ISD #118 and Chris McNeil 
Subject:
11.4. Approve the hire of Steven Haase as Custodian
Subject:
11.5. Approve the hire of Abbie Newman as AVID Program Advisor
Subject:
11.6. Approve the hire of Charles Holm as Assistant Football Coach 
Subject:
11.7. Accept the resignation of Bruce Schear as Paraprofessional, effective August 22, 2025
Subject:
12. Other school business which can legally be brought before the Board
Subject:
13. Next Meeting Dates: 
    • Regular Meeting, September 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Subject:
14. Adjournment

 

Tina Anderson, Recording Secretary

______________________________

Linda Knox, Board Clerk

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