November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Mission Statement "Educate and inspire all learners to reach their full potential."

4. Adoption of Agenda

5. Recognitions

6. Audience Recognition

7. Consent items

7.1. Approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on October 8, 2025

7.2. Approve the September Treasurer's Report and bills

7.3. Approve the resolution accepting gifts/donations to Northland Community Schools: Whereas the following; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Northland Community Schools District 118, Remer, and the State of Minnesota as follows: The Northland Community Schools - District 118 School Board does hereby accept the following gifts/donations;

• Women's Council of St. Edwards Church - $100 for hair treatment kits
• St. Paul's Catholic Church - $125 for hair treatment kits
• Salem Lutheran Church - $168 for kids' coats
• Northland Lions - $250 for boys basketball

8.  BerganKDV Audit Presentation

9. Reports

9.1. Business Manager Report

9.1.1. Approve the revised budget for FY26

9.2. Elementary Principal Report

9.3. High School Principal Report

9.4. Student Activities Report

9.5. Facilities Report

9.6. Indian Education Report

9.7. CE Report

10. Superintendent Report

11. New Business

11.1. Approve MSHSL Resolution Form A, Application to MSHSL Foundation.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts;
          WHEREAS, the Governing Board of Northland Community Schools recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities; and
          WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist schools in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs.
          THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of  Northland Community Schools supports the school’s application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a FORM A grant to offset student activity fees.

11.2. Approve the 2025-2027 NREM Master Agreement between Northland Community Schools ISD #118 and Northland Remer Education Minnesota

11.3. Approve the Agreement for Meal Services between ISD #118 and Northland Area Family Service Center 

12. Personnel

12.1. Approve the hire of Julie Erpelding as Business Manager, effective January 1, 2026

12.2. Approve the At Will Employment Agreement between ISD #118 and Business Manager, Julie Erpelding

12.3. Approve the hire of Cody Washburn as Junior High Boys Basketball Coach, beginning the 2025-2026 season

12.4. Approve the hire of Sam Sparen as Junior High Boys Basketball Coach, beginning the 2025-2026 season

12.5. Approve the hire of Julie Brierley as Paraprofessional, effective October 20, 2025

12.6. Accept Steven Haase's resignation as Custodian, effective October 17, 2025

12.7. Approve the hire of Jessie Hancock as Custodian, effective November 10, 2025

13. Other school business which can legally be brought before the Board

14. Next Meeting Dates: 

• Policy Committee Meeting, November 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
• Regular Meeting, December 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
• Truth In Taxation Meeting, December 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

15. Adjournment

16. Visitors