Meeting Agenda
1. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
1.A. Call to Order
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.C. Welcome New Board Member
1.D. Election of Officers
1.E. Agenda
1.F. Recognition of Visitors and Public Forum
2. REPORTS
2.A. Student Report
2.B. Superintendent Report
2.C. Committee Reports
3. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.A. Minutes
4.B. Financial Report
4.C. Disbursements
4.D. Personnel
4.E. Designate Official Depositories:  Sherburne State Bank, Minnesota School District Liquid Assets Fund, and PMA/MN Trust
4.F. Designate Auditor:  Bergan KDV, Ltd.
4.G. Designate Legal Counsel:  Kennedy & Graven
4.H. Authorize Chair, Vice-Chair & Clerk Permission to Contact Legal Counsel on Behalf of the Board
4.I. Designate Official Newspaper:  Patriot News
4.J. Designate Official School Board Meeting Dates:  First Monday of Each Month, with the exceptions noted  with * in description.
4.K. Authorize Superintendent and Business Manager to Conduct Electronic Fund Transfers Pursuant to MS 471.38 Subd 3 and Subd 3a.
4.L. Authorize Director of Transportation to Schedule Routes, Establish Bus Stops and Discretion in Control and Discipline of School Children with School District Administration per MN State Statute 123B.88.
4.M. Indoor Air Quality Plan
4.N. Authorize Superintendent and Business Manager to Enter Into / Sign Contracts
4.O. Designate School Board Chair as Appointee to Minnesota State High School League
4.P. School Board Pay
5. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
6. 2026 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
7. FIRST READING:  2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
8. ADJOURN
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Meeting: January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Organizational Meeting
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1. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Welcome New Board Member
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1.D. Election of Officers
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1.E. Agenda
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1.F. Recognition of Visitors and Public Forum
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2. REPORTS
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2.A. Student Report
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2.B. Superintendent Report
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1.  Attached is the process for the First Monday in January meeting.  In addition, dates with meeting restrictions are attached.  These were utilized in creating agenda items and documents for this meeting.

2. We will soon be beginning assessment season. While we do a variety of assessments throughout the year, MCA's begin in March and go through May. This year we are also doing the CAPTI Readbasix this winter for those who qualify. This is a screener for foundational reading skills . The assessment calendar can be accessed here.

3. Please let me know of any legislative items you would like to discuss for our February meeting. We will have MSBA's platform that was provided by the delegate assembly by that meeting as well. Additionally, let me know if you would like to attend the MSBA Day at the Capitol which is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026.

4.  Resource Training and Solutions is seeking nominations for the Board of Directors.  There are currently 3 open seats and three up for re-election (6 total). The term for these positions is April 2026 through March 2030. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 12:45 pm, with lunch prior at 12:00 pm, at Resource Training & Solutions.  Nominations are due on January 31.  See the document at your place for more information.

5. I applied for a Minnesota DHS mini-grant ($25,000) to strengthen our school-based mental health especially supervision, telehealth, and Medicaid billing. We should hear back on or around January 23.
 
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2.C. Committee Reports
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3. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES
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Assignments for 2025 are attached for reference.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
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4.A. Minutes
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October 23, 2025 (Work)
November 13, 2025 (Regular)
December 1, 2025 (Regular)
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4.B. Financial Report
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4.C. Disbursements
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4.D. Personnel
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I recommend approving the personnel items as presented.
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4.E. Designate Official Depositories:  Sherburne State Bank, Minnesota School District Liquid Assets Fund, and PMA/MN Trust
Description:
Kevin Januszewski and I recommend continuing with Sherburne State Bank, Minnesota School District Liquid Assets Fund, and PMA/MN Trust as District Depositories.
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4.F. Designate Auditor:  Bergan KDV, Ltd.
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2026-2027:  $33,125
2027-2028:  $34,800
2028-2029:  $36,500
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4.G. Designate Legal Counsel:  Kennedy & Graven
Description:
I recommend continuing with Kennedy and Graven as the school district's Legal Counsel.
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4.H. Authorize Chair, Vice-Chair & Clerk Permission to Contact Legal Counsel on Behalf of the Board
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4.I. Designate Official Newspaper:  Patriot News
Description:
I recommend continuing with the Patriot News as the official district newspaper.
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4.J. Designate Official School Board Meeting Dates:  First Monday of Each Month, with the exceptions noted  with * in description.
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Jan 5
Feb 2
Mar 2
April 6
May 4
June 1
July 6
Aug 3
Sept 14*
Oct 5
Nov 2
Dec 7
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4.K. Authorize Superintendent and Business Manager to Conduct Electronic Fund Transfers Pursuant to MS 471.38 Subd 3 and Subd 3a.
Description:
I recommend the Board of Education to authorize the Superintendent and Business Manager to conduct electronic fund transfers on behalf of the district per MN Statute 471.38, Subd. 3, and 3a.
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4.L. Authorize Director of Transportation to Schedule Routes, Establish Bus Stops and Discretion in Control and Discipline of School Children with School District Administration per MN State Statute 123B.88.
Description:
I recommend approving authority to Transportation Director to schedule routes, establish bus stops, and discretion in control and discipline of school children with school district administration per MN State Statute 123B.88
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4.M. Indoor Air Quality Plan
Description:
I recommend approving the IAQ Plan Per Min. Stat. § 123B.595.  The school board must approve the indoor air quality plan annually
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4.N. Authorize Superintendent and Business Manager to Enter Into / Sign Contracts
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4.O. Designate School Board Chair as Appointee to Minnesota State High School League
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4.P. School Board Pay
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Current Board Pay is: 
Chair- $3000/year
Clerk- $2800/year
Board Member- $2400/year
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5. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
Description:
Policy 706 Acceptance of Gifts permits the school board to accept donations or gifts under the terms of the policy.  I recommend accepting the gifts as described in the enclosure.  Thank you to those who have donated to our schools and students. 
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6. 2026 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
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7. FIRST READING:  2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
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8. ADJOURN

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