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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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V.A. Celebrating the Max Impact
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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 December 11, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting
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VII.B. Minutes of December 11, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
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VII.C. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
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VII.D. Personnel
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VII.D.1. Catherine Aebly, resignation effective December 16, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.D.2. Katrina Rossman, termination effective January 2, 2026, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VII.D.3. Joel Larson, leave request effective December 18, 2025 through February 12, 2026, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.D.4. Samantha Stoesz, leave request effective January 5, 2026 through March 23, 2026, as English Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School
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VII.D.5. Lori Tiegen, leave extension request through January 25, 2026, as Grade 3 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.D.6. Catherine Aebly, employment effective December 15, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.D.7. Jena Benson, employment effective December 1, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VII.D.8. Crystal Hoffbeck, employment effective December 1, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VII.D.9. Steven Schoener, employment effective December 11, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
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VII.D.10. Sarah Servaty, employment effective December 8, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VII.D.11. Sarah Krosschell, BS, Step 5, as long-term Substitute Teacher for Samantha Stoesz, effective January 6, 2026 through March 6, 2026, as English Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School
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VII.D.12. 2025-26 Activities Advisor Positions
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VII.D.12.a. Brittany Ahner, Class 4, Step 3, as the Speech Head Coach
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VII.D.12.b. Lucas Edson, Class 6, Step 5, as the FRC Robotics Coach (0.5 FTE)
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VII.D.12.c. Nathan Korkowski, Class 6, Step 5, as the 10-12 FRC Robotics Coach (0.5 FTE)
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VII.D.12.d. Angela Tveit, Class 6, Step 5, as the 10-12 FRC Robotics Coordinator (0.5 FTE)
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VII.E. Policy
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VII.E.1. Policy 609 - Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances
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VII.E.2. Policy 615 - Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students
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VII.E.3. Policy 618 - Assessment of Student Achievement
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VII.E.4. Policy 619 - Staff Development for Standards
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VII.E.5. Policy 710 - Extracurricular Transportation
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VII.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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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. New Business
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IX.A. Consider Resolution to Approve the Personal Finance Graduation Requirement
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IX.B. Consider Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the February 10, 2026 School District Special Election
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IX.C. Consider First Reading of the Following Policy
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IX.C.1. Policy 598 NB - Early Entrance to Kindergarten
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IX.C.2. Policy 608 - Instructional Services - Special Education
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X. Addendum
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XI. Information
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XII. Board Requests
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XIII. Committee Reports
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XIV. Dates to Remember
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XIV.A. January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, North Branch Area High School, Media Center Glass Classroom
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XV. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | January 8, 2026 at 5:45 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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Attachments:
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V.A. Celebrating the Max Impact
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VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion
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VII. Approval of Consent Items
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| Subject: |
VII.A. Minutes of December 11, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting
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Attachments:
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VII.B. Minutes of December 11, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
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VII.C. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity
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Attachments:
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VII.D. Personnel
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VII.D.1. Catherine Aebly, resignation effective December 16, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.D.2. Katrina Rossman, termination effective January 2, 2026, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VII.D.3. Joel Larson, leave request effective December 18, 2025 through February 12, 2026, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.D.4. Samantha Stoesz, leave request effective January 5, 2026 through March 23, 2026, as English Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School
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VII.D.5. Lori Tiegen, leave extension request through January 25, 2026, as Grade 3 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.D.6. Catherine Aebly, employment effective December 15, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School
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VII.D.7. Jena Benson, employment effective December 1, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VII.D.8. Crystal Hoffbeck, employment effective December 1, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center
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VII.D.9. Steven Schoener, employment effective December 11, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School
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VII.D.10. Sarah Servaty, employment effective December 8, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools
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VII.D.11. Sarah Krosschell, BS, Step 5, as long-term Substitute Teacher for Samantha Stoesz, effective January 6, 2026 through March 6, 2026, as English Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School
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VII.D.12. 2025-26 Activities Advisor Positions
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VII.D.12.a. Brittany Ahner, Class 4, Step 3, as the Speech Head Coach
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VII.D.12.b. Lucas Edson, Class 6, Step 5, as the FRC Robotics Coach (0.5 FTE)
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VII.D.12.c. Nathan Korkowski, Class 6, Step 5, as the 10-12 FRC Robotics Coach (0.5 FTE)
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VII.D.12.d. Angela Tveit, Class 6, Step 5, as the 10-12 FRC Robotics Coordinator (0.5 FTE)
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VII.E. Policy
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VII.E.1. Policy 609 - Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances
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Attachments:
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VII.E.2. Policy 615 - Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students
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Attachments:
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VII.E.3. Policy 618 - Assessment of Student Achievement
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Attachments:
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VII.E.4. Policy 619 - Staff Development for Standards
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Attachments:
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VII.E.5. Policy 710 - Extracurricular Transportation
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Attachments:
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VII.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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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. New Business
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IX.A. Consider Resolution to Approve the Personal Finance Graduation Requirement
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Attachments:
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IX.B. Consider Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the February 10, 2026 School District Special Election
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Attachments:
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IX.C. Consider First Reading of the Following Policy
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IX.C.1. Policy 598 NB - Early Entrance to Kindergarten
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Attachments:
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IX.C.2. Policy 608 - Instructional Services - Special Education
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Attachments:
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X. Addendum
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XI. Information
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XII. Board Requests
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XIII. Committee Reports
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XIV. Dates to Remember
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XIV.A. January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, North Branch Area High School, Media Center Glass Classroom
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XV. Adjournment
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