October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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III. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Rick Sansted will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride." The persons being recognized this month are as follows: Athletes recognized this past month as Central Lakes Conference Performers of the Week in their respective sport include:
Both the Boys Cross Country Team and the Girls Cross Country Team are the Central Lakes Conference Champions. Cross Country All-Conference Honors went to Citori Halbe, Avery Warzecha, Izzy Nei, Emma Bassen, Anna Korynta, JoJo Kjolhaug, Kyle Jahner, Tyler Jahner, and Cedric Soderholm. Cross Country All-Conference Honorable Mention went to Quinn Hills, Ainsleigh Lehmann, Matty Soderholm, Cohen Lussenden, Jakin Miller and Carson Bumgarner. The Girls Tennis Team took home titles of both CLC Champions and Section Champions. Addison Stevenson and Kennedy Stevenson took true second place at Sections and advance to State in Individual Doubles Girls Tennis. The Boys Soccer Team took home the title of Section Runners Up. |
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the September 22, 2025 regular board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Because of the many year-end accounting adjustments and entries that need to be made, the financial reports for September 2025 will be presented when the number accurately reflects fiscal year 2025-2026 activities. The listing of bills for payment is the last attachment to this agenda. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the payment of bills for September 2025. |
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IV.C. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Personnel recommendations are made monthly. The conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and where applicable, the issuance of the required license. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the personnel recommendations as presented on the following pages. |
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IV.D. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends that the school board approve the submission of the following:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant applications and donation requests. |
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IV.E. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve the submission and acceptance of donations and grants to the district that exceed $1,000. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the attached resolution accepting grants and donations to the school district. |
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IV.F. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all fundraising activities. RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending that the school board approve the following fundraiser:
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IV.G. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the September 2025 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 409, 411, 412, 417, 419, 420/540, 421/706.1 and 422. |
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IV.H. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Annually, the school board approves educational agreements between the District and various consultants, agencies and service providers. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following agreement:
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IV.I. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION TO MSHSL FOUNDATION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Minnesota State High School League Foundation is a nonprofit association created to complement the MSHSL by providing support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the resolution authorizing the District to submit an application (Form A) to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Foundation to assist the school district in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs. |
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V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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V.A. ACTIVITIES PRESENTATION
Presenter:
Ben Kvidt
Description:
INFORMATION:
Ben Kvidt will share highlights from the Activities Department. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V.B. TITLE IX
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION:
Rick Sansted will lead a discussion regarding Title IX. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VI. ACTION ITEMS
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VI.A. APPROVE 2025-2026 SCHOOL SITE GOALS AND ACTION PLANS
Presenter:
Trish Perry
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trish Perry will present the 2025-2026 school site improvement goals and action plans. These plans utilize assessment results from the 24-25 school year. The building goals have been reviewed by the Curriculum/Policy Committee. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the 2025-2026 School Site Improvement Goals as presented. |
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VII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION
The district administrative team will provide informational updates to the board at the meeting. The following pages provide the minutes of recent meetings of the Personnel/Negotiation Committee, Curriculum/Policy Committee and the Budget/Facilities Committee. Also, school board members will share information and other updates as appropriate. |
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VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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VIII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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