October 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Colleen Kinkaid, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Kelly Schaefer, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Wyatt Holmes, Belle Smith and Georgianna Toftness, and Superintendent Rick Aulie

2. Welcome to Visitors

3. Approve Agenda (Addendum, if included)

4. Public Comments on Agenda Items

5. Board Discussion/Comments on the Following Items

5.1. 2025-2026 Audit Report/Financial Statement Presentation - Bergan/KDV-Creative Planning

5.2. Recognition

5.3. Student Representative Report - Holmes, Smith and Toftness

5.4. Policy Review Process
            Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items

5.5. Before- and After-School Childcare Follow-up Survey Results

5.6. Strategic Plan - Communications, Marketing, Outreach and Recruitment Goals and Objectives

6. Approve Minutes - September 28, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

7. Informational Items Included in Packet:

7.1. Administrative Reports

7.1.a. Activities Director/Dean of Students

7.1.b. Community Ed/Events Coordinator

7.1.c. Secondary Principal

7.1.d. Elementary Principal

7.1.e. Superintendent

7.2. Committee Reports

7.2.a. Staff Development

7.2.b. Other Reports

7.2.b.1. Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF)

7.2.b.2. Community Ed Advisory Council

7.2.b.3. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council

7.2.b.4. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers Governing Board

7.2.b.5. Infinity Online Governing Board

7.3. Enrollment Report

8. Consent Calendar:

8.1. Approve Bills Presented

8.2. Acceptance and Filing of Financial Reports

8.3. Adopt Resolution Accepting Monetary Awards, Donations and Fundraising

9. Personnel Consent Items:

9.1. Renew/Approve the following Coaches/Activities Contracts Effective with the 2026-2027 Winter Season:

9.1.a. Girls Basketball - 
                    Peter Vukelich             Head Coach
                    Kyle Bartels                 Assistant Coach
                    Allison Ahonen            C-Basketball Coach
                    TBD                             7/8th Grade Coach 

9.1.b. Boys Basketball -
                    John Hoge                  Head Coach
                    Darsean Woodson      Assistant Coach
                    Tyler Hendrickson      C-Basketball Coach
                    TBD                            7/8th Grade Coach
                    Mark Hoge                  Volunteer Coach
                    Daakarr Bellfield         Volunteer Coach

9.1.c. Wrestling - 
                    Brian Wood                Head Coach
                    Devon Gundry            Assistant Coach
                    Jackie Wood               Assistant Coach
                    Jack Wood                  Volunteer Coach
                    Gordon McArthur       Volunteer Coach

9.1.d. Dance -
                    Autumn Lenz              Volunteer Coach
                    Tianna Daniels             Volunteer Coach

9.1.e. National Honor Society Advisor -
                Nathan Ernst              Co-Advisor
                James Fort                  Co-Advisor

9.1.f. Special Olympics -
                Bryan Syrstad            Advisor

9.1.g. Strength and Conditioning -
                Mike Gindorff            Coach

9.1.h. Knowledge Bowl - 
                    Mike Gindorff                 Head Advisor
                    Kelly Moore                   Assistant Advisor - Sr. High
                    Katherine Thoennes       Assistant Advisor - Jr. High
                    Megan Syrstad               Assistant Advisor - Jr. High

9.1.i. Robotics Advisor -
                Gabrielle VanGrootheest      Co-Advisor
                Tiffany Hallin                        Co-Advisor
                Jordan Hofstrand                  Assistant

9.2. Accept Resignation of Rebecca Seeker, Part-Time Paraprofessional, Effective August 25, 2026

9.3. Accept Resignation of Samilyn Skoog, Elementary Title I Teacher, Effective October 7, 2026 and Authorize Filling the Position for the Remainder of the 2026-2027 School Year Only

9.4. Employ Lisa Portz, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective October 7, 2026

9.5. Employ Christina SonShine, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective October 13, 2026

10. Action Items:

10.1. Approve the Following Policy(ies):
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 203.5 - School Board Meeting Agenda
     Second Reading and Adoption of Policy 203.6 - Consent Agendas
     Second Reading and Adoption of Policy 704 - Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System

10.2. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Seniority Lists:
                    -Education Minnesota - Crosby-Ironton
                    -American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

10.3. Approve 2025-2026 Audit Report and Financial Statements

10.4. Approve Contract with Ranger Game Day to Produce and Sell T-Shirts with the Varsity Football Team, T-Shirts for Homecoming/Student Council, and Hooded Sweatshirts for Cross Country Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 471.88

11. Public Comments

12. Regular Board Meeting -- November 23, 2026 -- Forum Room-Secondary Building

13. Adjourn