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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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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. Minnesota School Board Recognition Month - September
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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 August 14, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting
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VIII.B. Minutes of August 14, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
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VIII.C. Minutes of August 28, 2025 Work Session
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VIII.D. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
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VIII.E. Personnel
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VIII.E.1. Brittany Bah Moulonda, termination effective August 14, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VIII.E.2. Christine Jones, termination effective August 18, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.3. Rachel Fox-Ledo, resignation effective August 4, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.4. Kayla Gearin, resignation effective August 8, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.5. Nancy Hackler, resignation effective August 7, 2025, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
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VIII.E.6. Diana Lind, resignation effective August 22, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.7. Leah Palmer, resignation effective August 11, 2025, as Special Education Teacher at Norse Area Learning Center
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VIII.E.8. Britney Heisick, leave request effective August 25, 2025, returning on September 30, 2025, as Spanish Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School and High School
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VIII.E.9. Kristi Johnson, leave request effective approximately December 28, 2025 for 12 weeks, as Kindergartner Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.10. Lori Tiegen, leave request effective October 24, 2025, returning on January 5, 2026, as Grade 3 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.11. Rebecca Springman, effective 2025-26 school year, change from Tier 2 license to a Continuing Contract as Science Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.12. Marsena Ames, position change effective August 26, 2025 from Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center to Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.13. Debra Beyatt, effective August 26, 2025, position change from Behavior Interventionist at Norse Area Learning Center to Behavior Interventionist at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.14. Kate Gillis, effective August 26, 2025, position change from temporary Transition Job Coach to permanent Transition Job Coach at Life Work Center
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VIII.E.15. Kari Harmasz, effective August 25, 2025, position change from Transition Job Coach at Life Work Center to Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.16. Brent Lundgren, effective August 25, 2025, position change from Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School to Special Education Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School
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VIII.E.17. Malia Emerson, employment effective August 25, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.18. Celeste Kohler, employment effective September 2, 2025, as Data Assessment Administrative Assistant at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VIII.E.19. Dena Norring, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Speech Language Pathology Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.20. Laura O'Donnell, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.21. Rachel Roggemann, employment effective August 20, 2025, as Office Clerk at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.22. Elizabeth Scully, employment effective August 20, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.23. Markell Anderson, BA+15, Step 13, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as Spanish Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School and High School
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VIII.E.24. Nathan Appleby, BA, Step 14, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as Special Education Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.25. Angela Biondo, MA, Step 13, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as Special Education Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.26. Kristin Mayne, BES, Step 17, one-year contract for the 2025-26 school year, as FACS/Work Based Learning Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.27. Dillon Raborn, MA, Step 7, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as English Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.28. 2025-26 Extracurricular Fall Coach Positions
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VIII.E.28.a. Erika Duffy, Class 6, Step 1, as Coach for Middle School Volleyball
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VIII.E.28.b. Cindy Heil-Berg Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Volleyball
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VIII.E.28.c. Samantha Pederson, Class 3, Step 4, as Coach for Middle School Volleyball
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VIII.E.28.d. Galytea Pierce, Class 3, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball
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VIII.E.28.e. Nathan Appleby, Class 3, Step 5, as an Assistant Coach for Football
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VIII.E.28.f. Tyler Johnson, Class 4, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Soccer
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VIII.E.28.g. Jessica Audette, Class 4, Step 8, as an Assistant Coach for Boys Soccer
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VIII.E.28.h. Max Johnson, as a Volunteer Coach for Boys Soccer
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VIII.E.28.i. Lisa Wurdemann, as a Volunteer Coach for Girls Tennis
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VIII.E.29. 2025-26 Activity Advisor Positions
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VIII.E.29.a. Jessica Konrad, Class 10, Step 3, Fall Clay Target Advisor
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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. New Business
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X.A. Consider Certification of Proposed Property Tax Levy 2025 Payable 2026
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X.B. Consider Setting December 11, 2025 for the Truth In Taxation Hearing to Certify the Property Tax Levy 2025 Payable 2026
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X.C. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies
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X.C.1. Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence last reviewed 05.09.24
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X.C.2. Policy 413 FORM - Harassment and Violence (no changes from MSBA)
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X.C.3. Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse last reviewed 1/9/2025 with no MSBA Changes
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X.C.4. Policy 414 FORM - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse (no changes)
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X.C.5. Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults reviewed 1/9/2025 with no MSBA changes
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X.C.6. Policy 416 - Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing revised 4/11/2024
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X.C.7. Policy 416 FORM - Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing - no MSBA change
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XI. Addendum
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XII. Information
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XIII. Board Requests
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XIV. Committee Reports
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XV. Dates to Remember
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XV.A. September 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XV.B. September 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM - NBEA Negotiation Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.C. September 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room C120
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XV.D. October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XV.E. October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Custodian Negotiations Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.F. October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.G. October 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room C120
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XVI. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | September 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting | |
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I. Call to Order
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II. Roll Call
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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. Minnesota School Board Recognition Month - September
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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 August 14, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting
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VIII.B. Minutes of August 14, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
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VIII.C. Minutes of August 28, 2025 Work Session
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VIII.D. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
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Attachments:
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VIII.E. Personnel
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VIII.E.1. Brittany Bah Moulonda, termination effective August 14, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VIII.E.2. Christine Jones, termination effective August 18, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.3. Rachel Fox-Ledo, resignation effective August 4, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.4. Kayla Gearin, resignation effective August 8, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.5. Nancy Hackler, resignation effective August 7, 2025, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
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VIII.E.6. Diana Lind, resignation effective August 22, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.7. Leah Palmer, resignation effective August 11, 2025, as Special Education Teacher at Norse Area Learning Center
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VIII.E.8. Britney Heisick, leave request effective August 25, 2025, returning on September 30, 2025, as Spanish Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School and High School
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VIII.E.9. Kristi Johnson, leave request effective approximately December 28, 2025 for 12 weeks, as Kindergartner Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.10. Lori Tiegen, leave request effective October 24, 2025, returning on January 5, 2026, as Grade 3 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.11. Rebecca Springman, effective 2025-26 school year, change from Tier 2 license to a Continuing Contract as Science Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.12. Marsena Ames, position change effective August 26, 2025 from Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center to Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.13. Debra Beyatt, effective August 26, 2025, position change from Behavior Interventionist at Norse Area Learning Center to Behavior Interventionist at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.14. Kate Gillis, effective August 26, 2025, position change from temporary Transition Job Coach to permanent Transition Job Coach at Life Work Center
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VIII.E.15. Kari Harmasz, effective August 25, 2025, position change from Transition Job Coach at Life Work Center to Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.16. Brent Lundgren, effective August 25, 2025, position change from Elementary Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School to Special Education Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School
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VIII.E.17. Malia Emerson, employment effective August 25, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.18. Celeste Kohler, employment effective September 2, 2025, as Data Assessment Administrative Assistant at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VIII.E.19. Dena Norring, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Speech Language Pathology Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.20. Laura O'Donnell, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.21. Rachel Roggemann, employment effective August 20, 2025, as Office Clerk at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.22. Elizabeth Scully, employment effective August 20, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VIII.E.23. Markell Anderson, BA+15, Step 13, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as Spanish Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School and High School
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VIII.E.24. Nathan Appleby, BA, Step 14, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as Special Education Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.25. Angela Biondo, MA, Step 13, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as Special Education Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VIII.E.26. Kristin Mayne, BES, Step 17, one-year contract for the 2025-26 school year, as FACS/Work Based Learning Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.27. Dillon Raborn, MA, Step 7, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as English Teacher at North Branch Area High School
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VIII.E.28. 2025-26 Extracurricular Fall Coach Positions
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VIII.E.28.a. Erika Duffy, Class 6, Step 1, as Coach for Middle School Volleyball
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VIII.E.28.b. Cindy Heil-Berg Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Volleyball
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VIII.E.28.c. Samantha Pederson, Class 3, Step 4, as Coach for Middle School Volleyball
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VIII.E.28.d. Galytea Pierce, Class 3, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball
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VIII.E.28.e. Nathan Appleby, Class 3, Step 5, as an Assistant Coach for Football
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VIII.E.28.f. Tyler Johnson, Class 4, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Soccer
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VIII.E.28.g. Jessica Audette, Class 4, Step 8, as an Assistant Coach for Boys Soccer
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VIII.E.28.h. Max Johnson, as a Volunteer Coach for Boys Soccer
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VIII.E.28.i. Lisa Wurdemann, as a Volunteer Coach for Girls Tennis
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VIII.E.29. 2025-26 Activity Advisor Positions
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VIII.E.29.a. Jessica Konrad, Class 10, Step 3, Fall Clay Target Advisor
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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. New Business
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X.A. Consider Certification of Proposed Property Tax Levy 2025 Payable 2026
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X.B. Consider Setting December 11, 2025 for the Truth In Taxation Hearing to Certify the Property Tax Levy 2025 Payable 2026
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X.C. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies
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X.C.1. Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence last reviewed 05.09.24
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Attachments:
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X.C.2. Policy 413 FORM - Harassment and Violence (no changes from MSBA)
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Attachments:
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X.C.3. Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse last reviewed 1/9/2025 with no MSBA Changes
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Attachments:
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X.C.4. Policy 414 FORM - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse (no changes)
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Attachments:
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X.C.5. Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults reviewed 1/9/2025 with no MSBA changes
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Attachments:
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X.C.6. Policy 416 - Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing revised 4/11/2024
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Attachments:
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X.C.7. Policy 416 FORM - Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing - no MSBA change
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Attachments:
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XI. Addendum
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XII. Information
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XIII. Board Requests
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XIV. Committee Reports
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XV. Dates to Remember
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XV.A. September 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XV.B. September 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM - NBEA Negotiation Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.C. September 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room C120
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XV.D. October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XV.E. October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Custodian Negotiations Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.F. October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.G. October 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room C120
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XVI. Adjournment
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