January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Organizational Meeting

I. Call to Order - Gary Michael, Chairperson

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance

I.B. Attendance

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval

IV. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

IV.A. Election of Officers

IV.A.1. Board Chairperson

IV.A.2. Board Vice Chairperson

IV.A.3. Board Clerk

IV.A.4. Board Treasurer

V. Set Meeting Dates and Times:
CURRENTLY The fourth Monday of each month with the 3rd Monday as alternate if 4th Monday is a holiday. Meeting time is 6:30 p.m. December meeting is on the 3rd Monday.

Regular Meeting Corresponding Dates in 2026:
January 26, February 23, March 23, April 27, May 18, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 23, December 21, Proposed Organizational Meeting January 7, January 25, 2027

Work Session Meeting Corresponding Dates in 2026:
February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10

VI. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL BANK(S) DEPOSITORY:
It is Necessary to Designate an Official Bank(s) Depository for School District Funds. CURRENTLY the Frandsen Bank in Waterville, The Elysian Bank, Lake Country Community Bank of Morristown, and Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund are Named Depositories, with Frandsen Bank Processing the Checking Accounts. The Superintendent and Business Manager have the Discretion to Distribute the Funds, Electronically as needed and Invest in Short Term CD's on the Board's Behalf.

VII. Authorize Chairperson and Clerk to Issue Order Upon the Treasurer in Payment of Salaries when they come due.
 

VIII. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
CURRENTLY Life Enterprise is the Official Newspaper

IX. SET BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION
CURRENTLY $75 per Month, $75 each Special Meeting, Study Session or Committee Meeting, $100 per Day for Workshops, Officers Receive an Additional $200 per Year (Except Clerk Receives $400 Additional per Year), and IRS Approved Rate for School District Approved Mileage.

X. SET COMPENSATION FOR NEGOTIATING TEAM
CURRENTLY $75 per Meeting; $100 per Day Mediation/Arbitration; Chief Negotiator Receives $500 in Addition to Other Compensation

XI. DESIGNATE LEGAL COUNSEL and Who May Contact Legal Counsel
CURRENTLY Squires, Waldspurger, & Mace, P.A. is the Legal Counsel. Board Chair, Superintendent, and Business Manager May Contact Legal Counsel. Authority is Granted to the Administration to Employ any Other Attorney/Law Firm as Deemed Necessary

XII. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

XIII. Action

XIII.A. Approve the Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations Regarding the Reduction and/or Discontinuance of Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor

XIV. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
January 26, 2026
February 23, 2026
March 23, 2026