Motion by                                 to adopt the agenda as amended/presented

    
Seconded by                          vote

Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivivion 3

If needed:
                        Motion by                           to remove the following from the consent agenda:


                        Seconded by                     vote

Motion by                           to approve the following consent items:

1.   May 19, 2025 regular board meeting minutes; May 28, 2025 special board meeting minutes; June 2, 2025 policy committee meeting minutes;  
2.  Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $597,177.51 

Board Delegates and Liaison 2025:
Building Advisory: Katie Howard and David Treinen
Community Education: Andrea Haverinen
Crisis Management: Katie Howard
Freshwater Education District: Katie Howard
Minnesota School Board Association: Andrea Haverinen
Minnesota State High School League: David Treinen
Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Sara Makela
Policy: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson
Negotiations:
Licensed: Julia Kicker and Andrea Haverinen
Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson
Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen
Rebranding: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela and David Treinen
Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen
Sourcewell: Julia Kicker
Wadena County Collaborative: Cherie Peterson
Wellness: Sara Makela
 

Motion by                     to accept the letter of resignation from Brian Carlson, High School Teacher, effective June 31, 2025. We thank Brian for his three years of dedicated service to the students of our school.

Seconded by                           vote

Motion by                     to accept the letter of resignation from Alendra Ylitalo, Paraprofessional, effective June 10, 2025. We thank Alendra for her dedicated service to the students of our school.

Seconded by                           vote

Motion by                     to accept the letter of resignation from Makayla Schweiss, Paraprofessional, effective May 1, 2025. We thank Makayla for her dedicated service to the students of our school.

Seconded by                           vote

Motion by                     to accept the letter of resignation from Lolly Skoog, Paraprofessional, effective June 16, 2025. We thank Lolly for her three years of dedicated service to the students of our school.

Seconded by                           vote

Motion by                     to accept the letter of resignation from Claire Torola, Volleyball Coach, effective June 2, 2025. We thank Claire for her  dedicated service to the students of our school.

Seconded by                           vote

 

Motion by                                 that
After one year of service, we renew the contracts for 2025-2026 to the following certified staff: Rae Bayman, Nathan Luetgers, Delaney Crowl, Katri Haapala, Danielle Blomberg, Melissa Marsden, Alexa Leiran, and Rilee Michaelson.

After two years of service, we renew the contracts for 2025-2026 to the following certified staff: Allison Schmitz, Sam Olson, Logan Redetzke and Laura Takkunen.

After three years of service, we renew the contracts for 2025-2026 and grant tenure to Andria Bristow, Tanya Carney, Paige Pietila, MacKenzie Zetah, Larry Zadnikar, Jessica Wattenhofer.


Seconded by                          vote

Motion by                          to approve the extended probationary teacher contract with Pam Johnson as presented.

Seconded by                     vote

Motion by                          to approve the extended probationary teacher contract with Jolene Harrris as presented.

Seconded by                     vote

Motion by                          to approve the request from Menahga Girls Varsity basketball team to attend an out-of-state basketball tournament at Wisconsin Dells on July 8, 2025 to July 10, 2025. All expenses to be paid through Menahga basketball boosters.

Seconded by                            vote

Motion by                          to approve the request from Menahga Boys Varsity basketball team to attend an out-of-state basketball tournament at Wisconsin Dells on July 8, 2025 to July 10, 2025. All expenses to be paid through Menahga basketball boosters.

Seconded by                            vote

Motion by                         to approve the request from UNC Wrestling team to attend an out-of-state Malecek camp at Wisconsin Dells on June 23, 2025 to June 27, 2025. All expenses to be paid through UNC Boosters. 

Seconded by                           vote

RESOLVED, that the Governing Board or Entitiy of Menahga High School located in the State of Minnesota delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic activities and athletics (referred to in MN Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the school listed is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district or school to renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and to participate in the approved interscholastic activities and athletics sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board or Entity hereby adopts the Constitution, Bylaws, Policies, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League's Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district or school, or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities and athletics. Further, the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities and athletics are assigned to the official representatives identified by this Governing Board or Entity.

Signing this Resolution for Membership affirms that this Governing Board has reviewed all required membership materials provided by the League which defines the purpose and value of education-based activity and athletic and programs and defines each member school’s responsibilities. Member schools must develop and publicize administrative procedures to address eligibility suspensions related to Student Code of Responsibilities (Bylaw 206.2) violations for students participating in activity and athletic programs by member schools.

The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board or Entity of this school or district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by law.

Motion by                           to approve/deny Audio Enhancement's proposal not to exceed the amount of $141,663.36.

Seconded by                     vote

Motion by                          to approve/deny J-Brothers Mechanical Plus quote not to exceed $2,410.00. 

Seconded by                      vote

Board member                          introduced the following resolution Appointing Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for the External User Access Recertification System
     WHEREAS the Minnesota Department of Education requires that school districts annual designate an Identified Official with Authority to comply with the MNIT Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually.  The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and authorize external user's access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA). 
     THEREFORE, the Menahga Public School Board recommends to authorize Jason Kjos to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Menahga Public School District 0821-01.

Resolution duly seconded by

And upon a roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor:

And the following voted against:
 

Motion by                              to approve the letter of audit engagement from Eide Bailly for FY2025.

Seconded by                          vote

Motion by                      to approve the FY26 Budget as presented.

Seconded by                            vote

Motion by                               to call for quotes for the goods and services for FY26.

Seconded by                          vote

Motion by                        to approve the calendar change on October 20, 2025 from an instructional day to staff development day. 

Seconded by                    vote

The following resolution was introduced by ___________________________                                     

        RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
    WHEREAS, MS 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides:  "The board may 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, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education."; and
   WHEREAS, MS 465.03 provides: "Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor.  Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes.  Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full."; and
   WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; 
   THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Menahga Public School Dist 821 gratefully accept the following donations as identified below: $750.00 to Menahga Summer School program from West Central, $5,000.00 to Menahga Art League from Edward Jones.  Resolution seconded by  _________________________

The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows:
   voting aye:
   voting nay:
   absent:
   Whereupon, said resolution was declared duly adopted.

Motion by                          to accept, with gratitude, the following grant(s); Innovative Schools Project Grant processed by the Community Ed Committee in the amount of $5000.00.  Seconded by                    vote

Motion by                         to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 413 Harassment and Violence as presented.

Seconded by                      vote  
 

Motion by                         to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 422 Policies Incorporated by Reference as presented.

Seconded by                      vote  

Motion by                         to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 423 Employee-Student Relationships as presented.

Seconded by                      vote  
 

Motion by                         to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 427 Workload Limits for certain Special Education Teachers as presented.

Seconded by                      vote  
 

Motion by                        to approve the first reading of policy 420 students and employees with sexually transmitted infections and diseases and certain other communicable diseases and infectious conditions as presented.

Seconded by                      vote

Motion by                         to approve the first reading of Policy 425 Staff Development and Mentoring as presented.

Seconded by                        vote

Motion by                     to approve the first reading of Policy 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day as presented.

Seconded by                      vote

Motion by                      to approve the first reading of Policy 603 Curriculum Development as presented.

Seconded by                      vote

Motion by                         to approve the first reading of Policy 605  Alternative Educational Services as presented. 

Seconded by                      vote

Motion by                                to adjourn the June 23, 2025 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at

Seconded by                         vote