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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. Superintendent’s Report
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VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion
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VII. Approval of Consent Items
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VII.A. Minutes of October 9, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting
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VII.B. Minutes of October 9, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
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VII.C. Minutes of October 9, 2025 School Board Retreat
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VII.D. Minutes of October 15, 2025 OPEB Trust Committee Meeting Minutes
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VII.E. Minutes of October 23, 2025 Work Session
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VII.F. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
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VII.G. Personnel
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VII.G.1. Cydnie Brown, resignation effective October 29, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VII.G.2. Amy Segelstrom, resignation effective October 7, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.G.3. Joanie Tjomsland, resignation effective December 15, 2025, as Custodian at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VII.G.4. Lisa Vang, termination effective October 3, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Life Work Center
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VII.G.5. Jennifer McCann, leave request effective December 15, 2025 returning on February 9, 2026, as Kindergarten Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center
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VII.G.6. Rachel Mellem, extension of leave request to return on March 16, 2026, as Grade 2 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.G.7. Jessica Felt, employment effective October 6, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
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VII.G.8. Dawn Newton, employment effective September 22, 2025, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
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VII.G.9. Katrina Rossman, employment effective as of October 6, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VII.G.10. Megan Wieczorek, employment effective October 6, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.G.11. Molly Christensen, position change effective October 13, 2025, from Lunchroom/Playground Assistant to Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.G.12. Dawn Newton, position change effective October 21, 2025, from Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School to Special Education Assistant at Life Work Center and Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
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VII.G.13. 2025–26 Extracurricular Fall Coach Positions
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VII.G.13.a. Lauren Larsen, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball
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VII.G.14. 2025–26 Extracurricular Winter Coach Positions
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VII.G.14.a. Nathan Appleby, Class 3, Step 10, Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.b. Josh Beaver, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.c. James VanEerden, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.d. Claire Patterson, Class 1, Step 1, as Head Coach for Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.e. Hunter Brandel, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.f. Brandon Hunter, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.g. Rob Johnson, Class 1, Step 1, as Head Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.h. Natalie Bristol, Class 6, Step 3, as Coach for Middle School Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.i. Natalie Bristol, Class 6, Step 3, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.j. Allison Glenna, Class 6, Step 1, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.k. Chloe Kavanagh, Class 3, Step 2, as Head Coach for Dance
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VII.G.14.l. Marissa Minor, Class 5, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Dance
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VII.G.14.m. Chris Johnson, Class 2, Step 10, as Head Coach for Gymnastics
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VII.G.14.n. Jessica Audette, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Gymnastics
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VII.G.14.o. Rylie Halbur, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach (0.5 FTE) for Gymnastics
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VII.G.14.p. Norm Nagel, Class 9, Step 10, as Fitness Center Supervisor
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VII.G.14.q. Kyle Kahl, Class 1, Step 10, as Head Coach for Wrestling
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VII.G.14.r. Ryan Henry, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach (0.5 FTE) for Wrestling
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VII.G.14.s. David Kaiser, Class 3, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Wrestling
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VII.G.14.t. Everett Appleby, Volunteer Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.u. Jim Roo, Volunteer Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.v. Justin Baker, Volunteer Coach Wrestling
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VII.G.14.w. Ashton LaBelle, Volunteer Coach Wrestling
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VII.G.14.x. Lucas Nadeau, Volunteer Coach Wrestling
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VII.G.15. 2025-26 Advisor Positions
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VII.G.15.a. Melissa Kleschult, Class 7, Step 4, as Elementary Yearbook Advisor
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VII.G.15.b. Chloe Petersen, Class 7, Step 1, as One Act Director
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VII.G.15.c. Juli Summer, Class 7, Step 4, as Elementary Yearbook Advisor
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VII.H. Annual Assurance of Compliance Report
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VII.I. Policies
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VII.I.1. Policy 527 - Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches
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VII.I.2. Policy 528 - Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination
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VII.I.3. Policy 711 - Video Recording on School Buses
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VII.I.4. Policy 712 - Video Surveillance Other Than on Buses
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VII.J. 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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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.
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IX. Old Business
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IX.A. Consider Second Reading of the 2026-27 School Year Calendar
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IX.B. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies
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IX.B.1. Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes
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IX.B.2. Policy 511 NB - Fundraising
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IX.B.3. Policy 524 NB - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
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IX.B.4. Policy 606 - Textbooks and Instructional Materials
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X. New Business
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X.A. Preliminary Financial Statement Report
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X.B. Consider the Resolution Relating to Renewing the Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization to Fund Technology of the School District and Calling an Election Thereon
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X.C. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between North Branch Area School District and North Branch Education Association - Resolving A Grievance and Amending and Restating the Career Step Provision of the Master Agreement
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X.D. Consider Approval of the Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation
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X.E. Consider First Reading for the Following Policies
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X.E.1. Policy 610 NB - Field Trips
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X.E.2. Policy 616 NB - School District System Accountability
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XI. Addendum
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XII. Information
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XII.A. Fundraising Reports from May 1 - October 31
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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. November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XV.B. November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Custodian Negotiations Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.C. December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.D. December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room B122
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XVI. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | November 13, 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. Superintendent’s Report
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VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion
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VII. Approval of Consent Items
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VII.A. Minutes of October 9, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting
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Attachments:
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VII.B. Minutes of October 9, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
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VII.C. Minutes of October 9, 2025 School Board Retreat
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VII.D. Minutes of October 15, 2025 OPEB Trust Committee Meeting Minutes
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VII.E. Minutes of October 23, 2025 Work Session
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VII.F. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
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Attachments:
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VII.G. Personnel
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VII.G.1. Cydnie Brown, resignation effective October 29, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VII.G.2. Amy Segelstrom, resignation effective October 7, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.G.3. Joanie Tjomsland, resignation effective December 15, 2025, as Custodian at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VII.G.4. Lisa Vang, termination effective October 3, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Life Work Center
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VII.G.5. Jennifer McCann, leave request effective December 15, 2025 returning on February 9, 2026, as Kindergarten Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center
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VII.G.6. Rachel Mellem, extension of leave request to return on March 16, 2026, as Grade 2 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.G.7. Jessica Felt, employment effective October 6, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
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VII.G.8. Dawn Newton, employment effective September 22, 2025, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
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VII.G.9. Katrina Rossman, employment effective as of October 6, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VII.G.10. Megan Wieczorek, employment effective October 6, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.G.11. Molly Christensen, position change effective October 13, 2025, from Lunchroom/Playground Assistant to Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.G.12. Dawn Newton, position change effective October 21, 2025, from Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School to Special Education Assistant at Life Work Center and Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School
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VII.G.13. 2025–26 Extracurricular Fall Coach Positions
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VII.G.13.a. Lauren Larsen, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball
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VII.G.14. 2025–26 Extracurricular Winter Coach Positions
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VII.G.14.a. Nathan Appleby, Class 3, Step 10, Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.b. Josh Beaver, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.c. James VanEerden, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.d. Claire Patterson, Class 1, Step 1, as Head Coach for Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.e. Hunter Brandel, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.f. Brandon Hunter, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.g. Rob Johnson, Class 1, Step 1, as Head Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.h. Natalie Bristol, Class 6, Step 3, as Coach for Middle School Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.i. Natalie Bristol, Class 6, Step 3, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.j. Allison Glenna, Class 6, Step 1, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball
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VII.G.14.k. Chloe Kavanagh, Class 3, Step 2, as Head Coach for Dance
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VII.G.14.l. Marissa Minor, Class 5, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Dance
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VII.G.14.m. Chris Johnson, Class 2, Step 10, as Head Coach for Gymnastics
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VII.G.14.n. Jessica Audette, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Gymnastics
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VII.G.14.o. Rylie Halbur, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach (0.5 FTE) for Gymnastics
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VII.G.14.p. Norm Nagel, Class 9, Step 10, as Fitness Center Supervisor
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VII.G.14.q. Kyle Kahl, Class 1, Step 10, as Head Coach for Wrestling
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VII.G.14.r. Ryan Henry, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach (0.5 FTE) for Wrestling
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VII.G.14.s. David Kaiser, Class 3, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Wrestling
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VII.G.14.t. Everett Appleby, Volunteer Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.u. Jim Roo, Volunteer Coach for Boys Basketball
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VII.G.14.v. Justin Baker, Volunteer Coach Wrestling
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VII.G.14.w. Ashton LaBelle, Volunteer Coach Wrestling
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VII.G.14.x. Lucas Nadeau, Volunteer Coach Wrestling
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VII.G.15. 2025-26 Advisor Positions
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VII.G.15.a. Melissa Kleschult, Class 7, Step 4, as Elementary Yearbook Advisor
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VII.G.15.b. Chloe Petersen, Class 7, Step 1, as One Act Director
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VII.G.15.c. Juli Summer, Class 7, Step 4, as Elementary Yearbook Advisor
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VII.H. Annual Assurance of Compliance Report
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Attachments:
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VII.I. Policies
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VII.I.1. Policy 527 - Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches
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Attachments:
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VII.I.2. Policy 528 - Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination
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Attachments:
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VII.I.3. Policy 711 - Video Recording on School Buses
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Attachments:
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VII.I.4. Policy 712 - Video Surveillance Other Than on Buses
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Attachments:
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VII.J. 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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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.
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IX. Old Business
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IX.A. Consider Second Reading of the 2026-27 School Year Calendar
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Attachments:
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IX.B. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies
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IX.B.1. Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes
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Attachments:
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IX.B.2. Policy 511 NB - Fundraising
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Attachments:
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IX.B.3. Policy 524 NB - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
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Attachments:
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IX.B.4. Policy 606 - Textbooks and Instructional Materials
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Attachments:
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X. New Business
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X.A. Preliminary Financial Statement Report
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Attachments:
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X.B. Consider the Resolution Relating to Renewing the Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization to Fund Technology of the School District and Calling an Election Thereon
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Attachments:
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X.C. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between North Branch Area School District and North Branch Education Association - Resolving A Grievance and Amending and Restating the Career Step Provision of the Master Agreement
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X.D. Consider Approval of the Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation
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Attachments:
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X.E. Consider First Reading for the Following Policies
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X.E.1. Policy 610 NB - Field Trips
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Attachments:
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X.E.2. Policy 616 NB - School District System Accountability
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Attachments:
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XI. Addendum
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XII. Information
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XII.A. Fundraising Reports from May 1 - October 31
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Attachments:
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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. November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center
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XV.B. November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Custodian Negotiations Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.C. December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122
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XV.D. December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room B122
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XVI. Adjournment
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