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 June 11, 2025
7.2. Approve the June 2025 Treasurer's Report and bills
7.3. Policies with revisions that do not affect the substance
7.3.1. Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave 
7.3.2. Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
7.3.3. Policy 524 - Internet Acceptable Use 
7.3.4. Policy 806 - Crisis Management 
7.4. Policies reviewed with no changes
7.4.1. Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
7.4.2. Policy 426 - Professional Personnel Time Schedule
7.4.3. Policy 426.1 - Professional Personnel Extra Duty
Changed number from 427 to 426.1
7.4.4. Policy 428 - Professional Personnel Non-School Employment 
7.4.5. Policy 429 - Professional Personnel Legal Leave
7.4.6. Policy 430 - Professional Personnel Military Leave
7.4.7. Policy 434 - Non-Licensed Personnel Assignments
7.4.8. Policy 435 - Non-Licensed Personnel Supervision
8. Reports
8.1. Early Education Report
8.2. Business Manager Report
8.3. Elementary Principal
8.4. Athletics/Activities Report
8.5. Facilities Report
8.6. Indian Education Report
8.7. CE Report
9. Superintendent Report
10. New Business
10.1. Approve rescinding Policy 431 - Arrangements for Substitutes 
Refer to Policy 453.1
10.2. Approve rescinding Policy 432 - Teacher's Records
Records are kept electronically
10.3. First Reading of revised Policy 506 - Student Discipline
10.4. First Reading of Policy 514 - Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
10.5. First Reading of Policy 522 - Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
10.6. First Reading of Policy 616 - School District System Accountability 
10.7. First Reading of  Policy 621 - Literacy and READ Act 
10.8. Approve revisions to the 2025-2026 Teacher Handbook
10.9. Approve revisions to the 2025-2026 Non-Licensed Handbook 
10.10. Approve revisions to the 2025-2026 Student & Family Handbook
10.11. Approve the request to sell, recycle or dispose of obsolete equipment and materials by selling it at a fair price consistent with the procedures outlined in Policy 802
10.12. Review the renewal contract from Weizenegger Engel Insurance
10.13. Approve the Agreement for PSEO Services between Central Lakes College and Northland Community Schools for the 2025-2026 school year at $256 per college credit, per student
10.14. Approve the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between Northland Community Schools and Cass County for the 2025-2026 school year
10.15. Approve MSHSL Resolution for 2025-2026
Whereas the following; therefore, be it resolved by the School Board of Northland Community Schools - District 118, Remer, and the State of Minnesota, hereby accept the following: MSHSL Resolution for SY 2025-2026

10.16. Resolution Stating the Intention of the School Board to Approve the FY27 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.
10.17. Accept the bid for fuel oil from Best Oil for the 2025-2026 school year at $2.605 per gallon
10.18. Accept the bid for propane from Ferrellgas for the 2025-2026 school year at $1.315 per gallon
10.19. Accept the bid for snow removal from Outdoor Creations and Renovations for the 2025-2026 school year at $96.00 per hour
10.20. Accept the bid for milk from Sandstrom's Distributing for the 2025-2026 school year at $0.38 per carton for white milk and $0.40 per carton for chocolate milk
10.21. Approve renewal of MSOPA membership with an annual fee of $100
11. Personnel
11.1. Approve the hire of Sam Sparen as Head Football Coach starting the 2025-2026 season
11.2. Approve the hire of Jeremy Schwarz as Boys Basketball Head Coach starting the 2025-2026 season
11.3. Approve the hire of Steve Martin as Boys Basketball Assistant Coach starting the 2025-2026 season
12. Other school business which can legally be brought before the Board
13. Next Meeting Dates: 
  • Work Session: July 23, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
  • Policy Committee: August 4, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
  • Regular Meeting: August 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m. 
14. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 9, 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 June 11, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2. Approve the June 2025 Treasurer's Report and bills
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3. Policies with revisions that do not affect the substance
Subject:
7.3.1. Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.2. Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.3. Policy 524 - Internet Acceptable Use 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3.4. Policy 806 - Crisis Management 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4. Policies reviewed with no changes
Subject:
7.4.1. Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4.2. Policy 426 - Professional Personnel Time Schedule
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4.3. Policy 426.1 - Professional Personnel Extra Duty
Changed number from 427 to 426.1
Subject:
7.4.4. Policy 428 - Professional Personnel Non-School Employment 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4.5. Policy 429 - Professional Personnel Legal Leave
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4.6. Policy 430 - Professional Personnel Military Leave
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4.7. Policy 434 - Non-Licensed Personnel Assignments
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4.8. Policy 435 - Non-Licensed Personnel Supervision
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Reports
Subject:
8.1. Early Education Report
Subject:
8.2. Business Manager Report
Subject:
8.3. Elementary Principal
Subject:
8.4. Athletics/Activities Report
Subject:
8.5. Facilities Report
Subject:
8.6. Indian Education Report
Subject:
8.7. CE Report
Subject:
9. Superintendent Report
Subject:
10. New Business
Subject:
10.1. Approve rescinding Policy 431 - Arrangements for Substitutes 
Refer to Policy 453.1
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2. Approve rescinding Policy 432 - Teacher's Records
Records are kept electronically
Attachments:
Subject:
10.3. First Reading of revised Policy 506 - Student Discipline
Attachments:
Subject:
10.4. First Reading of Policy 514 - Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
Subject:
10.5. First Reading of Policy 522 - Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
Attachments:
Subject:
10.6. First Reading of Policy 616 - School District System Accountability 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.7. First Reading of  Policy 621 - Literacy and READ Act 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.8. Approve revisions to the 2025-2026 Teacher Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
10.9. Approve revisions to the 2025-2026 Non-Licensed Handbook 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.10. Approve revisions to the 2025-2026 Student & Family Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
10.11. Approve the request to sell, recycle or dispose of obsolete equipment and materials by selling it at a fair price consistent with the procedures outlined in Policy 802
Attachments:
Subject:
10.12. Review the renewal contract from Weizenegger Engel Insurance
Attachments:
Subject:
10.13. Approve the Agreement for PSEO Services between Central Lakes College and Northland Community Schools for the 2025-2026 school year at $256 per college credit, per student
Subject:
10.14. Approve the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services between Northland Community Schools and Cass County for the 2025-2026 school year
Attachments:
Subject:
10.15. Approve MSHSL Resolution for 2025-2026
Whereas the following; therefore, be it resolved by the School Board of Northland Community Schools - District 118, Remer, and the State of Minnesota, hereby accept the following: MSHSL Resolution for SY 2025-2026
Attachments:
Subject:

10.16. Resolution Stating the Intention of the School Board to Approve the FY27 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:
10.17. Accept the bid for fuel oil from Best Oil for the 2025-2026 school year at $2.605 per gallon
Subject:
10.18. Accept the bid for propane from Ferrellgas for the 2025-2026 school year at $1.315 per gallon
Subject:
10.19. Accept the bid for snow removal from Outdoor Creations and Renovations for the 2025-2026 school year at $96.00 per hour
Subject:
10.20. Accept the bid for milk from Sandstrom's Distributing for the 2025-2026 school year at $0.38 per carton for white milk and $0.40 per carton for chocolate milk
Subject:
10.21. Approve renewal of MSOPA membership with an annual fee of $100
Subject:
11. Personnel
Subject:
11.1. Approve the hire of Sam Sparen as Head Football Coach starting the 2025-2026 season
Subject:
11.2. Approve the hire of Jeremy Schwarz as Boys Basketball Head Coach starting the 2025-2026 season
Subject:
11.3. Approve the hire of Steve Martin as Boys Basketball Assistant Coach starting the 2025-2026 season
Subject:
12. Other school business which can legally be brought before the Board
Subject:
13. Next Meeting Dates: 
  • Work Session: July 23, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
  • Policy Committee: August 4, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
  • Regular Meeting: August 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m. 
Subject:
14. Adjournment

 

Tina Anderson, Recording Secretary

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Linda Knox, Board Clerk

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