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Meeting Agenda
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I. Call to Order
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II. Roll Call
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II.A. School Board Member Jesse LaValla is attending the meeting remotely for personal reasons.
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
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IV. Approval of Agenda
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V. School Board Recognition
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V.A. Spring Sports Recipients
Videos will be uploaded to the North Branch Area Public Schools website in the News section after the July 10th Board Meeting. |
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VI. Superintendent’s Report
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VII. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion
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VIII. Approval of Consent Items
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VIII.A. Minutes of June 12, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
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VIII.B. Minutes of June 12, 2025 School Board Retreat
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VIII.C. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
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VIII.D. Personnel
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VIII.D.1. Thomas McCarthy, resignation effective June 23, 2025, as Academic Dean for Student Success at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.2. Stephanie Mohs, resignation effective June 30, 2025, as Special Education Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School
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VIII.D.3. Devon Riveness, resignation effective June 6, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.4. Mikaela Erickson, leave request approximately September 24, 2025 for 10 weeks, as School Age Care Senior Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.5. Stacy Redding, leave request for the 2025-26 School Year, as Counselor at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.6. Art Tobin, extension of leave request through December 31, 2025, as the Director of Buildings and Grounds at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VIII.D.7. Nicole Wallgren, extension of leave request for an additional three weeks with a return date of August 4, 2025, as Office Clerk at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.8. Denise Besch, retirement effective at the end of the 2024-25 School Year, as an Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.D.9. Jeanne Degerstrom, retirement effective at the end of the 2024-25 School Year, as an Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.D.10. Pauline Dockendorf, termination effective June 6, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.D.11. Lisa Olivo, termination effective June 30, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Life Work Center
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VIII.D.12. Amanda Partridge, termination effective June 6, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.13. Kristina Dreon, BS, Step 12, beginning with the 2025-26 School Year, as a Licensed School Nurse at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VIII.D.14. Whitney Murphy, BS, Step 5, One-Year Contract for the 2025-26 School Year, as Tier 2 License Special Education Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.15. Claire Patterson, BA, Step 5, beginning with the 2025-26 School Year, as Math Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.16. Sebastian Studier, BA, Step 1, beginning with the 2025-26 School Year, as English Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.17. Amanda Tessmer, MS, Step 8, effective at the beginning of the 2025-26 School Year, contract changed from one-year to continuing contract as Counselor at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.18. Kandi Bleecker, employment effective May 19, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.19. Kayla Gearin, employment effective May 28, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.20. Christine Hartgers, employment effective May 19, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.21. Christine Jones, employment effective June 9, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.22. Shirle Schulze, employment effective May 27, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E. Designation of Identified Official with Authority for the MDE External User
Access Recertification System 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 educational agency that uses the Education Identity and Access Management (EDIAM) system. The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for their local educational 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 IOwA 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.
Your school board or equivalent governing board must designate an IOwA to authorize user access to State of Minnesota Education secure websites for your organization. This EDIAM board resolution must be completed and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education annually, as well as any time there is a change in the assignment of the Identified Official with Authority. The Board recommends authorizing Sara Paul to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) and Pakou Lee to act as the IOwA Proxy to add and remove names only for LEA for North Branch Area Public Schools. |
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VIII.F. 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. |
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IX. 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.
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X. Old Business
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X.A. Consider Acceptance of Summary of Bids for Diesel Fuel and Gasoline
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X.B. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies
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X.B.1. Policy 510 - School Activities
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X.B.2. Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
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XI. New Business
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XI.A. Consider First and Final Reading for the Following Policies
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XI.A.1. Policy 533 - Wellness
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XI.A.2. Policy 534 - School Meals Policy
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XI.B. Consider Agreement to Provide School Resource Officer (SRO) Services Between the City of North Branch and Independent School District No. 138 (North Branch) for 2025-26
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XI.C. Consider the 2025-2026 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League Membership Renewal Form
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XI.D. Consider the Letter of Agreement between Independent School District No. 138, North Branch and the North Branch Principals Association from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026
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XI.E. Consider E-Learning Plan
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XI.F. Consider the 2025-26 Student and Parent Handbook
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XI.G. Consider Superintendent's Contract
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XI.H. Consider canceling the July 22, 2025 Special School Board Meeting
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XII. Addendum
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XIII. Information
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XIV. Board Requests
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XV. Committee Reports
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XVI. Dates to Remember
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XVI.A. July 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Special School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room C120
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XVI.B. August 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XVI.C. August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM - NBEA Negotiation Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XVI.D. August 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XVI.E. August 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room C120
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XVI.F. August 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XVI.G. August 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Custodian Negotiations Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XVI.H. August 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room C120
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XVII. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | July 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting | |
| Subject: |
I. Call to Order
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II. Roll Call
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II.A. School Board Member Jesse LaValla is attending the meeting remotely for personal reasons.
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
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IV. Approval of Agenda
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V. School Board Recognition
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V.A. Spring Sports Recipients
Videos will be uploaded to the North Branch Area Public Schools website in the News section after the July 10th Board Meeting. |
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Attachments:
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VI. Superintendent’s Report
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Attachments:
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VII. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion
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VIII. Approval of Consent Items
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VIII.A. Minutes of June 12, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
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Attachments:
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VIII.B. Minutes of June 12, 2025 School Board Retreat
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Attachments:
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VIII.C. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
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Attachments:
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VIII.D. Personnel
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VIII.D.1. Thomas McCarthy, resignation effective June 23, 2025, as Academic Dean for Student Success at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.2. Stephanie Mohs, resignation effective June 30, 2025, as Special Education Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School
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VIII.D.3. Devon Riveness, resignation effective June 6, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.4. Mikaela Erickson, leave request approximately September 24, 2025 for 10 weeks, as School Age Care Senior Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.5. Stacy Redding, leave request for the 2025-26 School Year, as Counselor at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.6. Art Tobin, extension of leave request through December 31, 2025, as the Director of Buildings and Grounds at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VIII.D.7. Nicole Wallgren, extension of leave request for an additional three weeks with a return date of August 4, 2025, as Office Clerk at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.8. Denise Besch, retirement effective at the end of the 2024-25 School Year, as an Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.D.9. Jeanne Degerstrom, retirement effective at the end of the 2024-25 School Year, as an Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.D.10. Pauline Dockendorf, termination effective June 6, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.D.11. Lisa Olivo, termination effective June 30, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Life Work Center
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VIII.D.12. Amanda Partridge, termination effective June 6, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.13. Kristina Dreon, BS, Step 12, beginning with the 2025-26 School Year, as a Licensed School Nurse at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VIII.D.14. Whitney Murphy, BS, Step 5, One-Year Contract for the 2025-26 School Year, as Tier 2 License Special Education Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.15. Claire Patterson, BA, Step 5, beginning with the 2025-26 School Year, as Math Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.16. Sebastian Studier, BA, Step 1, beginning with the 2025-26 School Year, as English Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.17. Amanda Tessmer, MS, Step 8, effective at the beginning of the 2025-26 School Year, contract changed from one-year to continuing contract as Counselor at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.D.18. Kandi Bleecker, employment effective May 19, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.19. Kayla Gearin, employment effective May 28, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.20. Christine Hartgers, employment effective May 19, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.21. Christine Jones, employment effective June 9, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.D.22. Shirle Schulze, employment effective May 27, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E. Designation of Identified Official with Authority for the MDE External User
Access Recertification System 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 educational agency that uses the Education Identity and Access Management (EDIAM) system. The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for their local educational 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 IOwA 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.
Your school board or equivalent governing board must designate an IOwA to authorize user access to State of Minnesota Education secure websites for your organization. This EDIAM board resolution must be completed and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education annually, as well as any time there is a change in the assignment of the Identified Official with Authority. The Board recommends authorizing Sara Paul to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) and Pakou Lee to act as the IOwA Proxy to add and remove names only for LEA for North Branch Area Public Schools. |
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Attachments:
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VIII.F. 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. |
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Attachments:
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IX. 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.
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X. Old Business
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| Subject: |
X.A. Consider Acceptance of Summary of Bids for Diesel Fuel and Gasoline
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Attachments:
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X.B. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies
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| Subject: |
X.B.1. Policy 510 - School Activities
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Attachments:
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X.B.2. Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
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Attachments:
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XI. New Business
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| Subject: |
XI.A. Consider First and Final Reading for the Following Policies
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| Subject: |
XI.A.1. Policy 533 - Wellness
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Attachments:
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XI.A.2. Policy 534 - School Meals Policy
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Attachments:
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XI.B. Consider Agreement to Provide School Resource Officer (SRO) Services Between the City of North Branch and Independent School District No. 138 (North Branch) for 2025-26
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XI.C. Consider the 2025-2026 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League Membership Renewal Form
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Attachments:
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XI.D. Consider the Letter of Agreement between Independent School District No. 138, North Branch and the North Branch Principals Association from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026
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XI.E. Consider E-Learning Plan
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Attachments:
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XI.F. Consider the 2025-26 Student and Parent Handbook
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Attachments:
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XI.G. Consider Superintendent's Contract
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XI.H. Consider canceling the July 22, 2025 Special School Board Meeting
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XII. Addendum
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XIII. Information
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XIV. Board Requests
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XV. Committee Reports
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XVI. Dates to Remember
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XVI.A. July 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Special School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room C120
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XVI.B. August 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XVI.C. August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM - NBEA Negotiation Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XVI.D. August 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XVI.E. August 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room C120
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XVI.F. August 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XVI.G. August 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Custodian Negotiations Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XVI.H. August 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room C120
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XVII. Adjournment
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