Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Superintendent’s Report
VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion
VII. Approval of Consent Items
VII.A. Minutes of March 6, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
VII.B. Minutes of March 27, 2025 Special School Board Meeting
VII.C. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
VII.D. Personnel
VII.D.1. Julie Anderson, resignation effective June 13, 2025, as Office Clerk at North Branch Area High School
VII.D.2. Allie Endle, resignation effective end of 2024-25 School Year, as Grade 1 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
VII.D.3. Kourtney Enstad, resignation effective March 28, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
VII.D.4. Brooke Havrilla, resignation effective February 28, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
VII.D.5. Abigail Maser, resignation effective at the end of 2024-25 School Year, as Special Education Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
VII.D.6. Brianna Smith-Sheppard, resignation effective March 25, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
VII.D.7. Jessica M. Richter, extension of leave request from March 17, 2025 through the remainder of the 2024-25 School Year, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
VII.D.8. Licia Sieracki, extension of leave request from March 28, 2025 through April 23, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
VII.D.9. Rachel Mellem, leave request effective August 25, 2025 through January 4, 2026, as Grade 2 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
VII.D.10. Nicole Wallgren, leave request from approximately May 19, 2025 to July 20, 2025, as Office Clerk at North Branch Area Education Center
VII.D.11. Fawn Sparks, termination effective April 2, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
VII.D.12. Brinna Barlow, non-renewal for the 2025-26 school year, as English/Language Arts Teacher at North Branch Area High School
VII.D.13. Laura Sletten, position change effective February 25, 2025 from Schoolkeeper to Custodian at North Branch Area Public Schools
VII.D.14. Sandra Blake, employment effective March 3, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
VII.D.15. Paola Kessler, employment effective March 17, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School 
VII.D.16. Norman Nagel, employment effective March 3, 2025 as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
VII.D.17. Robert Pufall, employment effective February 10, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
VII.D.18. Lucas Edson, BS, Step 2, 1.0 FTE, effective March 4, 2025 for the 2024-25 School Year as Trades and Industry Teacher at North Branch Area High School
VII.D.19. Cassandra Johnson, BS, Step 1, LTS for Courtney Wood, effective April 7, 2025 through June 9, 2025, as Grade 2 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
VII.D.20. 2024-25 Extracurricular Spring Coach Positions
VII.D.20.a. Kyle Kahl, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Baseball
VII.D.20.b. Jim Van Eerden, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Baseball
VII.D.20.c. Mikayla Carlson, Class 6, Step 6, as Coach for Middle School Softball
VII.D.20.d. Charlie Linder, Class 4, Step 3, changed to 0.5 FTE Assistant Coach for Baseball
VII.D.20.e. Josh Beaver, Class 4, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Baseball 
VII.D.20.f. Clint Mattson, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Baseball
VII.D.20.g. Casey Schwalbe, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Baseball
VII.D.20.h. Steve Christensen, Class 4, Step 10, as 0.5 FTE Assistant Coach for Baseball
VII.D.20.i. Alison Potrament, Class 5, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Softball
VII.D.20.j. Everett Appleby, Class 4, Step 3, as 0.5 FTE Assistant Coach for Track and Field  
VII.D.20.k. Kathy Kimble Robatcek, Class 4, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Track and Field
VII.D.20.l. Bryant Meyer, Class 5, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Boys Tennis
VII.D.20.m. John Paul Rossini, Volunteer Coach for Boys Tennis
VII.D.21. 2024-25 Activity Advisor Position
VII.D.21.a. Angela Lund (Brown), Class 9, Step 5, as 0.5 FTE Advisor for the Spring Musical Accompanist (Choreographer)  
VII.D.21.b. Angela Lund (Brown), Class 9, Step 6, as 0.25 FTE Advisor for the Spring Musical Set Design (Props)
VII.E. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated.  In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.
VIII. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. It is also not a means to discuss specific individuals negatively in public, either by name or position. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
IX. Old Business
X. New Business
X.A. Consider Authorizing the Issuance of Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in an Amount not to Exceed 80 Percent of the Adopted 2024-25 Budget for Supplies and Services
X.B. Consider Approval of the Support Staff Association Apprentice Letter of Agreement Modification to Remove the Pilot Substitute Teacher Short Call Requirement
XI. Addendum
XII. Information
XIII. Board Requests
XIV. Committee Reports
XV. Dates to Remember
XV.A. April 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM, School Board Work Session, Sunrise River Elementary School, Media Center
XV.B. May 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM, Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
XV.C. May 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center - Baord Room, Room C120
XV.D. May 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM, School Board Work Session, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room C120
XV.E. May 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM, Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
XV.F. May 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM, Custodian Negotiations Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
XVI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Subject:
II. Roll Call
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
IV. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
V. Superintendent’s Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion
Subject:
VII. Approval of Consent Items
Subject:
VII.A. Minutes of March 6, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Minutes of March 27, 2025 Special School Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.D. Personnel
Subject:
VII.D.1. Julie Anderson, resignation effective June 13, 2025, as Office Clerk at North Branch Area High School
Subject:
VII.D.2. Allie Endle, resignation effective end of 2024-25 School Year, as Grade 1 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
Subject:
VII.D.3. Kourtney Enstad, resignation effective March 28, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
Subject:
VII.D.4. Brooke Havrilla, resignation effective February 28, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
Subject:
VII.D.5. Abigail Maser, resignation effective at the end of 2024-25 School Year, as Special Education Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
Subject:
VII.D.6. Brianna Smith-Sheppard, resignation effective March 25, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
Subject:
VII.D.7. Jessica M. Richter, extension of leave request from March 17, 2025 through the remainder of the 2024-25 School Year, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
Subject:
VII.D.8. Licia Sieracki, extension of leave request from March 28, 2025 through April 23, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
Subject:
VII.D.9. Rachel Mellem, leave request effective August 25, 2025 through January 4, 2026, as Grade 2 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
Subject:
VII.D.10. Nicole Wallgren, leave request from approximately May 19, 2025 to July 20, 2025, as Office Clerk at North Branch Area Education Center
Subject:
VII.D.11. Fawn Sparks, termination effective April 2, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
Subject:
VII.D.12. Brinna Barlow, non-renewal for the 2025-26 school year, as English/Language Arts Teacher at North Branch Area High School
Subject:
VII.D.13. Laura Sletten, position change effective February 25, 2025 from Schoolkeeper to Custodian at North Branch Area Public Schools
Subject:
VII.D.14. Sandra Blake, employment effective March 3, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
Subject:
VII.D.15. Paola Kessler, employment effective March 17, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School 
Subject:
VII.D.16. Norman Nagel, employment effective March 3, 2025 as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
Subject:
VII.D.17. Robert Pufall, employment effective February 10, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
Subject:
VII.D.18. Lucas Edson, BS, Step 2, 1.0 FTE, effective March 4, 2025 for the 2024-25 School Year as Trades and Industry Teacher at North Branch Area High School
Subject:
VII.D.19. Cassandra Johnson, BS, Step 1, LTS for Courtney Wood, effective April 7, 2025 through June 9, 2025, as Grade 2 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
Subject:
VII.D.20. 2024-25 Extracurricular Spring Coach Positions
Subject:
VII.D.20.a. Kyle Kahl, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Baseball
Subject:
VII.D.20.b. Jim Van Eerden, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Baseball
Subject:
VII.D.20.c. Mikayla Carlson, Class 6, Step 6, as Coach for Middle School Softball
Subject:
VII.D.20.d. Charlie Linder, Class 4, Step 3, changed to 0.5 FTE Assistant Coach for Baseball
Subject:
VII.D.20.e. Josh Beaver, Class 4, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Baseball 
Subject:
VII.D.20.f. Clint Mattson, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Baseball
Subject:
VII.D.20.g. Casey Schwalbe, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Baseball
Subject:
VII.D.20.h. Steve Christensen, Class 4, Step 10, as 0.5 FTE Assistant Coach for Baseball
Subject:
VII.D.20.i. Alison Potrament, Class 5, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Softball
Subject:
VII.D.20.j. Everett Appleby, Class 4, Step 3, as 0.5 FTE Assistant Coach for Track and Field  
Subject:
VII.D.20.k. Kathy Kimble Robatcek, Class 4, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Track and Field
Subject:
VII.D.20.l. Bryant Meyer, Class 5, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Boys Tennis
Subject:
VII.D.20.m. John Paul Rossini, Volunteer Coach for Boys Tennis
Subject:
VII.D.21. 2024-25 Activity Advisor Position
Subject:
VII.D.21.a. Angela Lund (Brown), Class 9, Step 5, as 0.5 FTE Advisor for the Spring Musical Accompanist (Choreographer)  
Subject:
VII.D.21.b. Angela Lund (Brown), Class 9, Step 6, as 0.25 FTE Advisor for the Spring Musical Set Design (Props)
Subject:
VII.E. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated.  In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. It is also not a means to discuss specific individuals negatively in public, either by name or position. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
Subject:
IX. Old Business
Subject:
X. New Business
Subject:
X.A. Consider Authorizing the Issuance of Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in an Amount not to Exceed 80 Percent of the Adopted 2024-25 Budget for Supplies and Services
Subject:
X.B. Consider Approval of the Support Staff Association Apprentice Letter of Agreement Modification to Remove the Pilot Substitute Teacher Short Call Requirement
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Addendum
Subject:
XII. Information
Subject:
XIII. Board Requests
Subject:
XIV. Committee Reports
Subject:
XV. Dates to Remember
Subject:
XV.A. April 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM, School Board Work Session, Sunrise River Elementary School, Media Center
Subject:
XV.B. May 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM, Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
Subject:
XV.C. May 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center - Baord Room, Room C120
Subject:
XV.D. May 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM, School Board Work Session, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room C120
Subject:
XV.E. May 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM, Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
Subject:
XV.F. May 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM, Custodian Negotiations Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
Subject:
XVI. Adjournment

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