October 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. Superintendent’s Report

VI. Removal of Consent Items for Discussion

VII. Approval of Consent Items

VII.A. Minutes of September 11, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting

VII.B. Minutes of September 11, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting

VII.C. Minutes of September 25, 2025 Work Session

VII.D. Authorization of Payments, Transfers, and Investment Activity

VII.E. Personnel

VII.E.1. Kyle Joos, resignation effective October 3, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.E.2. Robert Lacey, resignation effective September 3, 2025, as Behavior Interventionist at North Branch Area High School

VII.E.3. Ashley Diederichs, leave request effective October 22, 2025 returning on October 22, 2025, as Community Education Office Clerk at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.4. Danielle Laszcwski, leave request effective approximately January 10, 2026 for 10 weeks, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.5. Kaitlin Turner, leave request effective approximately March 27, 2026 through the end of the 2025-26 school year, as Speech Language Pathologist at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.6. Karlina Zimmerman, resignation effective September 19, 2025, as Pre-Apprentice at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.E.7. Angelena Marazzo, leave request effective September 12, 2025 through September 23, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.8. Amy Segelstrom, leave request effective September 22, 2025 through October 3, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.9. Katherine Hammond, termination effective October 1, 2025, as School Age Care Adult Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.10. Sarah Krosschell, BS, Step 5, long-term substitute for Samantha Stoesz, effective approximately November 10, 2025, through February 2, 2026, as English Teacher at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.11. Cydnie Brown, employment effective September 8, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.12. Michale Carroll, employment effective August 28, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.E.13. Lauren Larsen, employment effective September 2, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.14. Jaime Jorgenson, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.15. Isabelle Joseph, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.16. Danielle Laszcwski, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.E.17. Angelena Marazzo, employment effective September 2, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.18. Hannah Leuch, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Early Childhood Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.E.19. Jennifer Pate, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.20. Theresa Running, employment effective August 26, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.21. Sadie Robinson, employment effective September 3, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.22. Lisa Vang, employment effective September 4, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Life Work Center

VII.E.23. Deborah Varnado, employment effective September 2, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.E.24. 2025–26 Extracurricular Fall Coach Positions

VII.E.24.a. Kevin Grote, Class 9, Step 10, Coach for Fall Season Clay Target

VII.E.24.b. Rachel Wurdemann, Class 5, Step 2, Assistant Coach for Girls Tennis

VII.E.24.c. Brandon Hunter, Class 5, Step 2, Assistant Coach for Girls Tennis

VII.E.24.d. Brent Lundgren, as Volunteer Coach for Football

VII.E.25. 2025-26 Activities Advisor Positions

VII.E.25.a. Jenna Battaglia, Class 10, Step 1, as Prom Advisor

VII.E.25.b. Jonny Bodell, Class 6, Step 2, as DECA Advisor

VII.E.25.c. Jonny Bodell, Class 7, Step 3, as Yearbook Advisor

VII.E.25.d. Kelly Doohen, Class 8, Step 3, as the Middle School Math League Advisor

VII.E.25.e. Becky Leuer, Class 6, Step 7, as the 7-9 FTC Robotics Coordinator

VII.E.25.f. Amanda Cook, Class 6, Step 8, as FFA Advisor

VII.E.25.g. Pakou Lee, Class 8, Step 2, as All Culture Club Advisor

VII.E.25.h. Gavin Lien, Class 9, Step 3, as Knowledge Bowl Assistant Advisor

VII.E.25.i. Sam Lubs, Class 4, Step 2, as Vocals (Harmonaires) Advisor

VII.E.25.j. Sam Lubs, Class 10, Step 2, as Middle School Show Choir Advisor

VII.E.25.k. Emily Miller, Class 6, step 2, as Student Council Advisor

VII.E.25.l. Samantha Nuthak, Class 8, Step 5, as Knowledge Bowl Advisor

VII.E.25.m. James Pope, Class 8, Step 10, as High School Pep Band Advisor

VII.E.25.n. James Pope, Class 4, Step 10, as High School Jazz Band Advisor

VII.E.25.o. Ben Paro, Class 3, Step 1, as Auditorium/Technology Coordinator

VII.E.25.p. Ben Paro, Class 10, Step 7, as Middle School Jazz Band Advisor

VII.E.25.q. Amy Randall, Class 8, Step 5, as Middle School Student Council Advisor

VII.E.25.r. Hannah Rawleigh, Class 6, Step 7, as ProStart Advisor

VII.E.25.s. Jessica Richter, Class 7, Step 9, as Middle School Yearbook Advisor

VII.E.25.t. Laura Rothe, Class 8, Step 10, as National Honor Society Advisor

VII.F. Seniority List 

VII.F.1. NBEA (North Branch Education Association)

VII.F.2. Community Education Early Childhood Teacher

VII.F.3. NBSSA (North Branch Support Staff Association)

VII.F.4. SEIU Local 284 (Custodial)

VII.G. Policies

VII.G.1. Policy 526 - Hazing Prohibition (no MSBA changes since 2014)

VII.G.2. Policy 531 - The Pledge of Allegiance (no MSBA changes since 2003)

VII.G.3. Policy 535 - Service Animals in Schools (MSBA minor changes 2024)

VII.H. Acceptance of Donations
Minnesota Statute 123B.02 permits school boards to "...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, and for the benefit of pupils thereof."

Therefore, the Superintendent recommends the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 138 that the School Board accept with appreciation the following contributions and permit their use as designated by the donors.

VIII. Open Mic: Open mic is a time for public comment. However, it is not a means to have issues added to this evening’s agenda. It is also not a means to discuss specific individuals negatively in public, either by name or position. If you would like district follow up to comments, please leave appropriate contact information on the open mic sign-in sheet. Please limit your comments to three minutes.

IX. Old Business

IX.A. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies

IX.A.1. Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence

IX.A.2. Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

IX.A.3. Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults 

IX.A.4. Policy 416 - Drug, Alcohol and Cannabis Testing

X. New Business

X.A. Consider First Reading of the 2026-27 School Year Calendar

X.B. Consider First Reading for the Following Policies

X.B.1. Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes (MSBA minor revision 6.2024)

X.B.2. Policy 511 NB - Fundraising

X.B.3. Policy 524 NB - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (MSBA minor revision 6.2025)

X.B.4. Policy 606 - Textbooks and Instructional Materials (MSBA minor revision 11.2024)

XI. Addendum

XII. Information

XIII. Board Requests

XIV. Committee Reports

XV. Dates to Remember

XV.A. October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center

XV.B. October 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122

XV.C. October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room C120

XV.D. November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM - School Board Work Session, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room C120

XV.E. November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122

XV.F. November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room C120

XVI. Motion to Close Meeting for a Closed Session on Negotiations

The School Board will close the meeting pursuant Minn. Stat. § 13D.03 to consider
strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or
discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals concerning the teachers'
contract and the custodial contract.

XVII. Motion to Reopen Regular Meeting

XVIII. Adjournment