Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
I.A. Laker Pride
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV.A. Agenda Approval
V. RECOGNITIONS
VI. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FROM VISITORS
VI.A. Ryan Zunich
VII. DONATIONS
VII.A. $29.90 from Box Tops for Education to the Middle School. 
VII.B. $200 from Julie McCaslin Olson to Rossman School for student needs.
VII.C. $300 worth of Lakes Transit Tokens fromThe Damien Society for Project LIFE. 
VII.D. $450 from an Anonymous Donor to Team Awesome at the Middle School. 
VII.E. $500 from Trinity Lutheran to The Laker Cupboard. 
VII.F. $736 from Microsoft Benevity and Eric Schuld to the Laker Esports Team. 
VII.G. Hats and Mittens from The Damien Society to the Middle School. 
VII.H. Food and Gift Cards from The Damien Society to The Laker Cupboard. 
VIII. PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
VIII.A. Activities 
IX. CONSENT ITEMS
IX.A. Approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting.
IX.B. Approve Treasurer's Report 
IX.C. Approve Personnel Agenda Items
IX.D. Approve the Application for three High School Students fulfilling the requirements for Early Graduation as per School Board Policy 613 at the end of the first semester, January 16, 2026
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
X.A. First Reading of Policies:
X.A.1. 518- DNR/DNI Orders
X.A.2. 519- INTERVIEWS OF STUDENTS BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES
X.A.3. 520-STUDENT SURVEYS
X.A.4. 521-STUDENT DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION
X.A.5. 523- POLICIES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
X.A.6. 524- INTERNET, TECHNOLOGY, AND CELL PHONE ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY.
X.A.7. 525-VIOLENCE PREVENTION [APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS AND STAFF]
X.A.8. 526 - HAZING PROHIBITION
X.A.9. 527-STUDENT USE AND PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES; PATROLS, INSPECTIONS AND SEARCHES
XI. ACTION ITEMS
XI.A. Motion to Approve the 2025-2027 Contract Provision for Education Minnesota Detroit Lakes (EMDL). 
XI.B. Motion to Approve the 2025-2027 Contract Provision for the Principals Association.
XI.C. Motion to Establish 2026 Salary for Board Members. The current School Board Compensation is $200.00 per day for regular monthly meetings, special board meetings, and work sessions, and $60.00 per day when attending any convention, seminar, committee meeting, bridge session, or an event at which a Board Member is representing the district.
XI.D. Motion to Approve the Recommendations for Reduction in Programs and Positions- Each year the Board of Education and administration give careful consideration to program and staffing needs for the District as they are influenced by budget constraints. As a result of current economic forecasts at the state and national level, as well as District #22 financial forecasts, the administration proposes the following recommendation. 
XII. ADMINISTRATIVE AND BOARD REPORTS
XII.A. Superintendent Report
XII.A.1. District Updates
XII.B. Board Committee and Representative Reports
XII.B.1. Student Report
XII.B.2. BCCI
XII.B.3. Finance Committee 
XII.B.4. SUP Coalition 
XII.B.5. Transportation Committee
XIII. UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
XIII.A. Facilities Committee — 02/03/26 9:00am District Office. 
XIII.B. SUP Coalition- 02/10/26 9:00AM High School 
XIII.C. Finance Committee Meeting- 02/10/26 12:00PM District Office. 
XIII.D. Policy Committee Meeting- 02/11/26 7:00AM Middle School Conference Room
XIII.E. Special Board Meeting/Work Session- 02/17/26 8:30AM Laker Transitions. 
XIII.F. Regular School Board Meeting- 02/23/26 5:30PM City Council Chambers. 
XIII.G. BCCI-04/15/26 8:30AM Virtual
XIV. MEETING ADJOURNED
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Meeting: January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Subject:
I.A. Laker Pride
Attachments:
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Subject:
IV.A. Agenda Approval
Subject:
V. RECOGNITIONS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Subject:
VI. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FROM VISITORS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Subject:
VI.A. Ryan Zunich
Subject:
VII. DONATIONS
Subject:
VII.A. $29.90 from Box Tops for Education to the Middle School. 
Subject:
VII.B. $200 from Julie McCaslin Olson to Rossman School for student needs.
Subject:
VII.C. $300 worth of Lakes Transit Tokens fromThe Damien Society for Project LIFE. 
Subject:
VII.D. $450 from an Anonymous Donor to Team Awesome at the Middle School. 
Subject:
VII.E. $500 from Trinity Lutheran to The Laker Cupboard. 
Subject:
VII.F. $736 from Microsoft Benevity and Eric Schuld to the Laker Esports Team. 
Subject:
VII.G. Hats and Mittens from The Damien Society to the Middle School. 
Subject:
VII.H. Food and Gift Cards from The Damien Society to The Laker Cupboard. 
Subject:
VIII. PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
Speaker(s):
Presenter:
Subject:
VIII.A. Activities 
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Rob Nielsen
Subject:
IX. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Subject:
IX.A. Approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve Treasurer's Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Approve Personnel Agenda Items
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Approve the Application for three High School Students fulfilling the requirements for Early Graduation as per School Board Policy 613 at the end of the first semester, January 16, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
X.A. First Reading of Policies:
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.1. 518- DNR/DNI Orders
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.2. 519- INTERVIEWS OF STUDENTS BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.3. 520-STUDENT SURVEYS
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.4. 521-STUDENT DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.5. 523- POLICIES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.6. 524- INTERNET, TECHNOLOGY, AND CELL PHONE ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.7. 525-VIOLENCE PREVENTION [APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS AND STAFF]
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.8. 526 - HAZING PROHIBITION
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.9. 527-STUDENT USE AND PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES; PATROLS, INSPECTIONS AND SEARCHES
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
XI.A. Motion to Approve the 2025-2027 Contract Provision for Education Minnesota Detroit Lakes (EMDL). 
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.B. Motion to Approve the 2025-2027 Contract Provision for the Principals Association.
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.C. Motion to Establish 2026 Salary for Board Members. The current School Board Compensation is $200.00 per day for regular monthly meetings, special board meetings, and work sessions, and $60.00 per day when attending any convention, seminar, committee meeting, bridge session, or an event at which a Board Member is representing the district.
Subject:
XI.D. Motion to Approve the Recommendations for Reduction in Programs and Positions- Each year the Board of Education and administration give careful consideration to program and staffing needs for the District as they are influenced by budget constraints. As a result of current economic forecasts at the state and national level, as well as District #22 financial forecasts, the administration proposes the following recommendation. 
Subject:
XII. ADMINISTRATIVE AND BOARD REPORTS
Subject:
XII.A. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Mark Jenson, Superintendent
Subject:
XII.A.1. District Updates
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B. Board Committee and Representative Reports
Subject:
XII.B.1. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Martin/Wilson, Student Board Representative
Subject:
XII.B.2. BCCI
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Rotter, Vice Chair
Subject:
XII.B.3. Finance Committee 
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Nelson, Director
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B.4. SUP Coalition 
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Okeson, Board Treasurer
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.B.5. Transportation Committee
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Subject:
XIII.A. Facilities Committee — 02/03/26 9:00am District Office. 
Subject:
XIII.B. SUP Coalition- 02/10/26 9:00AM High School 
Subject:
XIII.C. Finance Committee Meeting- 02/10/26 12:00PM District Office. 
Subject:
XIII.D. Policy Committee Meeting- 02/11/26 7:00AM Middle School Conference Room
Subject:
XIII.E. Special Board Meeting/Work Session- 02/17/26 8:30AM Laker Transitions. 
Subject:
XIII.F. Regular School Board Meeting- 02/23/26 5:30PM City Council Chambers. 
Subject:
XIII.G. BCCI-04/15/26 8:30AM Virtual
Subject:
XIV. MEETING ADJOURNED
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair

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