II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. Superintendent’s Report

VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VII. Approval of Consent Items

VII.A. Minutes of February 12, 2026 Policy Committee Meeting

VII.B. Minutes of February 12, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

VII.C. Minutes of February 19, 2026 Special School Board Meeting

VII.D. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity

VII.E. Personnel

VII.E.1. Amber Baker, resignation effective March 11, 2026, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.E.2. Joel Larson, resignation effective March 6, 2026, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.3. Maria Oare, resignation effective February 27, 2026, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School 

VII.E.4. Jody Spofford, resignation effective July 9, 2026, as Human Resources Specialist at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.E.5. Tristan Olson-Wahlroos, leave request effective February 12, 2026 through March 16, 2026, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.6. Licia Sieracki, leave request effective February 18, 2026 through March 4, 2026, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.7. Amy Pesek, employment effective February 2, 2026, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.8. Jena Benson, resignation effective March 6, 2026, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.9. 2025-26 Extracurricular Spring Coach Positions

VII.E.9.a. Steve Christensen, Class 4, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Baseball

VII.E.9.b. Katherine Crudo, Class 2, Step 10, as Head Coach for Softball 

VII.E.9.c. Brent Lundgren, Class 2, Step 10, as Boys Head Coach for Track and Field

VII.E.9.d. Norm Nagel, Class 2, Step 10, as Girls Head Coach for Track and Field

VII.E.9.e. Nathan Appleby, Class 4, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Track and Field

VII.E.9.f. Ian McWilliams, Class 4, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Track and Field

VII.E.9.g. Jonny Bodell, Class 3, Step 1, as Head Coach for Boys Golf

VII.E.9.h. Charlie Linder, Class 5, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Boys Golf

VII.E.9.i. Chad Carlson, Class 3, Step 7, as Head Coach for Girls Golf

VII.E.9.j. Megan Carlson, Class 5, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Girls Golf

VII.E.9.k. Joel Santjer, Class 3, Step 10, as Head Coach for Boys Tennis

VII.E.9.l. Kyle Groh, Class 9, Step 10, as Fitness Center Supervisor for Spring Season

VII.E.9.m. Norm Nagel, Class 9, Step 10, as Fitness Center Supervisor for Spring Season

VII.E.9.n. Alyssa Nelson, Class 9, Step 4, as Coach for Adapted Bowling

VII.E.9.o. Josh Reistad, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Track

VII.E.9.p. Scott Schraufnagel, Class 6, Step 5, as Coach for Middle School Track

VII.E.9.q. Natalie Bristol, Class 6, Step 2, as Coach for Middle School Track

VII.E.9.r. Kyle Kahl, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Baseball

VII.E.9.s. Jim Van Eerden, Class 6, Step 10, as Coach for Middle School Baseball

VII.E.9.t. Carlie Hart - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VII.E.9.u. Cole Olson - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VII.E.9.v. Adam Klick - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VII.E.9.w. Mitch Minnig - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VII.E.9.x. Kristi Pilz - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VII.E.9.y. Melissa Jarvi - Volunteer Coach for Softball

VII.E.9.z. Carl Newman - Volunteer Coach for Track & Field

VII.E.9.aa. Nate Halseth - Volunteer Coach for Boys Golf

VII.E.9.ab. Jack Gladitsch - Volunteer Coach for Boys Golf

VII.E.9.ac. Casey Thiel - Volunteer Coach for Girls Golf

VII.F. Policies

VII.F.1. Policy 520 - Student Surveys

VII.F.2. Policy 714 NB - Fund Balances

VII.G. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated.  In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.

VIII. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. It is also not a means to discuss specific individuals negatively in public, either by name or position. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.

IX. New Business

IX.A. Consider the Agreement Between Therapeutic Services Agency (TSA) and Independent School District No. 138 (North Branch) to Provide Mental Health Services and Support Services for the School Academic Year 2026-2027 and 2027-2028

IX.B. Consider First Reading of the Following Policies

IX.B.1. Policy 799 - OPEB Investment Policy Statement

X. Addendum

XI. Information

XII. Board Requests

XIII. Committee Reports

XIV. Dates to Remember

XIV.A. March 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM - MSBA/MASA Day at the Capitol, Minnesota History Center - St. Paul

XIV.B. March 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, Sunrise River Elementary School, Media Center

XIV.C. April 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122

XIV.D. April 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room B122

XV. Adjournment