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Meeting Agenda
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I. Call Meeting to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance.
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III. Quorum Call
David Baer Sara Daley Daniel Kreidermacher Bree Maki Luke Miller Amber Pasche Dave Pringle |
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IV. Approve the January 5, 2026 Meeting Agenda
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V. Elect 2026 School Board Chair
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VI. Elect 2026 School Board Vice Chair
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VII. Elect 2026 School Board Clerk
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VIII. Elect 2026 School Board Treasurer
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IX. Designate a School Board member as the 2026 MN State High School League representative.
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X. Set dates, times and location for 2026 Regular School Board meetings as the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00pm in the High School Library.
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XI. Set compensation for School Board Chairperson and Directors for regular, special and appointed committee meetings and MSBA trainings. (Currently $65.00 per meeting/training for Directors, $80/meeting for Board Chair.)
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XII. Designate Minnwest Bank, The People's State Bank, Merchant's Bank and the PMA Financial Network, LLC at official depositories for school district funds.
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XIII. Authorize the Superintendent and Business Manager to make official electronic transfers and pay bills in advance,.
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XIV. Designate Superintendent Gwen Porter as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for ISD 857 to authorize user access to MDE for secure data submissions.
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XV. Authorize use of 2025 computerized signature files and further authorize use of the 2025 signatures until 2026 updates are complete.
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XVI. Designate Kennedy and Graven, Chartered as the official school district law firm and provide the Superintendent and Board Chair authorization to contact legal counsel on matters relevant to the school district.
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XVII. Designate The St. Charles Press and Lewiston Journal as the official publication of the school district.
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XVIII. Board Chair Appoints Committee Members
A. Teacher Negotiations/Meet and Confer B. Transportation Wage and Benefits Handbook C. Support Staff Wage and Benefits Handbook D. Lewiston - Altura Principals Association Negotiations E. Superintendent Negotiations F. District Staff Development G. Finance Committee H. Hiawatha Valley Education District L-A Board Representative I. Community Education and Early Childhood Advisory Committee J. District Policy Review Committee K. Health and Safety Committee L. Systems Accountability Committee M. Activities Committee N. Community Engagement/Communications Committee O. Facilities/Construction Advisory Representatives |
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XIX. L-A High School Student Report
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XX. Open Forum
Guideline: Three minutes per speaker; 15 minutes maximum. Complaints about personnel or individuals are prohibited. No Board action is taken during the Open Forum. This is the only time during the Board meeting that audience participation is allowed unless scheduled prior. |
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XXI. Consent Agenda
A. Board Meeting Minutes: December 8, 2025 B. Financial Reports: Note that there are no Financial Reports due to the date of the Board meeting being early in the month. Approve 2025-2027 EdMN/L-A Master Agreement with clerical corrections to Appendix B1 and Appendix B2. Approve 2025 Teacher Seniority List. |
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XXII. Bid acceptance for the elementary and high school renovation projects as recommended by InGensa, Inc. (See attachment.)
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XXIII. Discussion on 2026-2027 Budget
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XXIV. Transportation Vehicle Purchase Planning
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XXV. Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations Regarding the Reduction and/or Discontinuance of Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore
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XXVI. Policies and Forms on 1st Reading
516.5 Overdose Medication 530/530F Immunization Requirements & Form 720 Vending Machines |
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XXVII. Policies and Forms on 2nd Reading
Policy 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records Policy 516 Student Medication and Telehealth |
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XXVIII. Proposed Change to HS Student Handbook to Reflect Further Restrictions of Students' Use of Cell Phones
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XXIX. Dashir and Superintendent's Report
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XXX. Board Committee Reports
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XXXI. Motion to go into Closed Session for the Purpose of discussions with LAPA.
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XXXII. Adjourn
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 2026 Organizational and Regular School Board Meeting of ISD 857 | |
| Subject: |
Call Meeting to Order
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| Subject: |
Pledge of Allegiance.
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Quorum Call
David Baer Sara Daley Daniel Kreidermacher Bree Maki Luke Miller Amber Pasche Dave Pringle |
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| Subject: |
Approve the January 5, 2026 Meeting Agenda
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| Subject: |
Elect 2026 School Board Chair
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Elect 2026 School Board Vice Chair
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Elect 2026 School Board Clerk
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Elect 2026 School Board Treasurer
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Designate a School Board member as the 2026 MN State High School League representative.
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| Subject: |
Set dates, times and location for 2026 Regular School Board meetings as the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00pm in the High School Library.
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
Set compensation for School Board Chairperson and Directors for regular, special and appointed committee meetings and MSBA trainings. (Currently $65.00 per meeting/training for Directors, $80/meeting for Board Chair.)
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| Subject: |
Designate Minnwest Bank, The People's State Bank, Merchant's Bank and the PMA Financial Network, LLC at official depositories for school district funds.
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| Subject: |
Authorize the Superintendent and Business Manager to make official electronic transfers and pay bills in advance,.
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| Subject: |
Designate Superintendent Gwen Porter as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for ISD 857 to authorize user access to MDE for secure data submissions.
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Attachments:
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Authorize use of 2025 computerized signature files and further authorize use of the 2025 signatures until 2026 updates are complete.
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| Subject: |
Designate Kennedy and Graven, Chartered as the official school district law firm and provide the Superintendent and Board Chair authorization to contact legal counsel on matters relevant to the school district.
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| Subject: |
Designate The St. Charles Press and Lewiston Journal as the official publication of the school district.
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| Subject: |
Board Chair Appoints Committee Members
A. Teacher Negotiations/Meet and Confer B. Transportation Wage and Benefits Handbook C. Support Staff Wage and Benefits Handbook D. Lewiston - Altura Principals Association Negotiations E. Superintendent Negotiations F. District Staff Development G. Finance Committee H. Hiawatha Valley Education District L-A Board Representative I. Community Education and Early Childhood Advisory Committee J. District Policy Review Committee K. Health and Safety Committee L. Systems Accountability Committee M. Activities Committee N. Community Engagement/Communications Committee O. Facilities/Construction Advisory Representatives |
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| Subject: |
L-A High School Student Report
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Open Forum
Guideline: Three minutes per speaker; 15 minutes maximum. Complaints about personnel or individuals are prohibited. No Board action is taken during the Open Forum. This is the only time during the Board meeting that audience participation is allowed unless scheduled prior. |
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Consent Agenda
A. Board Meeting Minutes: December 8, 2025 B. Financial Reports: Note that there are no Financial Reports due to the date of the Board meeting being early in the month. Approve 2025-2027 EdMN/L-A Master Agreement with clerical corrections to Appendix B1 and Appendix B2. Approve 2025 Teacher Seniority List. |
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Attachments:
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Bid acceptance for the elementary and high school renovation projects as recommended by InGensa, Inc. (See attachment.)
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Attachments:
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Discussion on 2026-2027 Budget
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| Subject: |
Transportation Vehicle Purchase Planning
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Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations Regarding the Reduction and/or Discontinuance of Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore
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Attachments:
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Policies and Forms on 1st Reading
516.5 Overdose Medication 530/530F Immunization Requirements & Form 720 Vending Machines |
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Attachments:
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Policies and Forms on 2nd Reading
Policy 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records Policy 516 Student Medication and Telehealth |
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
Proposed Change to HS Student Handbook to Reflect Further Restrictions of Students' Use of Cell Phones
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Attachments:
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Dashir and Superintendent's Report
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Attachments:
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Board Committee Reports
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Motion to go into Closed Session for the Purpose of discussions with LAPA.
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Adjourn
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