November 13, 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 October 9, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting

VII.B. Minutes of October 9, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting

VII.C. Minutes of October 9, 2025 School Board Retreat

VII.D. Minutes of October 15, 2025 OPEB Trust Committee Meeting Minutes

VII.E. Minutes of October 23, 2025 Work Session

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

VII.G. Personnel

VII.G.1. Cydnie Brown, resignation effective October 29, 2025, as Lunchroom/Playground Assistant at North Branch Area Education Center 

VII.G.2. Amy Segelstrom, resignation effective October 7, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.G.3. Joanie Tjomsland, resignation effective December 15, 2025, as Custodian at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.G.4. Lisa Vang, termination effective October 3, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Life Work Center 

VII.G.5. Jennifer McCann, leave request effective December 15, 2025 returning on February 9, 2026, as Kindergarten Teacher at North Branch Area Education Center

VII.G.6. Rachel Mellem, extension of leave request to return on March 16, 2026, as Grade 2 Teacher at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.G.7. Jessica Felt, employment effective October 6, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at North Branch Area High School

VII.G.8. Dawn Newton, employment effective September 22, 2025, as Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.G.9. Katrina Rossman, employment effective as of October 6, 2025, as Schoolkeeper at North Branch Area Public Schools

VII.G.10. Megan Wieczorek, employment effective October 6, 2025, as Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School

VII.G.11. Molly Christensen, position change effective October 13, 2025, from Lunchroom/Playground Assistant to Special Education Assistant at Sunrise River Elementary School 

VII.G.12. Dawn Newton, position change effective October 21, 2025, from Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School to Special Education Assistant at Life Work Center and Lunchroom Assistant at North Branch Area Middle School

VII.G.13. 2025–26 Extracurricular Fall Coach Positions

VII.G.13.a. Lauren Larsen, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach for Volleyball

VII.G.14. 2025–26 Extracurricular Winter Coach Positions

VII.G.14.a. Nathan Appleby, Class 3, Step 10, Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball

VII.G.14.b. Josh Beaver, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball

VII.G.14.c. James VanEerden, Class 3, Step 10, as Assistant Coach for Boys Basketball 

VII.G.14.d. Claire Patterson, Class 1, Step 1, as Head Coach for Girls Basketball 

VII.G.14.e. Hunter Brandel, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball 

VII.G.14.f. Brandon Hunter, Class 3, Step 3, as Assistant Coach for Girls Basketball 

VII.G.14.g. Rob Johnson, Class 1, Step 1, as Head Coach for Boys Basketball

VII.G.14.h. Natalie Bristol, Class 6, Step 3, as Coach for Middle School Boys Basketball 

VII.G.14.i. Natalie Bristol, Class 6, Step 3, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball 

VII.G.14.j. Allison Glenna, Class 6, Step 1, as Coach for Middle School Girls Basketball  

VII.G.14.k. Chloe Kavanagh, Class 3, Step 2, as Head Coach for Dance

VII.G.14.l. Marissa Minor, Class 5, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Dance 

VII.G.14.m. Chris Johnson, Class 2, Step 10, as Head Coach for Gymnastics

VII.G.14.n. Jessica Audette, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach for Gymnastics

VII.G.14.o. Rylie Halbur, Class 4, Step 2, as Assistant Coach (0.5 FTE) for Gymnastics

VII.G.14.p. Norm Nagel, Class 9, Step 10, as Fitness Center Supervisor 

VII.G.14.q. Kyle Kahl, Class 1, Step 10, as Head Coach for Wrestling 

VII.G.14.r. Ryan Henry, Class 3, Step 1, as Assistant Coach (0.5 FTE) for Wrestling

VII.G.14.s. David Kaiser, Class 3, Step 4, as Assistant Coach for Wrestling 

VII.G.14.t. Everett Appleby, Volunteer Coach for Boys Basketball

VII.G.14.u. Jim Roo, Volunteer Coach for Boys Basketball 

VII.G.14.v. Justin Baker, Volunteer Coach Wrestling

VII.G.14.w. Ashton LaBelle, Volunteer Coach Wrestling

VII.G.14.x. Lucas Nadeau, Volunteer Coach Wrestling

VII.G.15. 2025-26 Advisor Positions

VII.G.15.a. Melissa Kleschult, Class 7, Step 4, as Elementary Yearbook Advisor

VII.G.15.b. Chloe Petersen, Class 7, Step 1, as One Act Director 

VII.G.15.c. Juli Summer, Class 7, Step 4, as Elementary Yearbook Advisor

VII.H. Annual Assurance of Compliance Report

VII.I. Policies

VII.I.1. Policy 527 - Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches

VII.I.2. Policy 528 - Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination 

VII.I.3. Policy 711 - Video Recording on School Buses

VII.I.4. Policy 712 - Video Surveillance Other Than on Buses

VII.J. 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 2026-27 School Year Calendar

IX.B. Consider Second Reading of the Following Policies

IX.B.1. Policy 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes

IX.B.2. Policy 511 NB - Fundraising

IX.B.3. Policy 524 NB - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy

IX.B.4. Policy 606 - Textbooks and Instructional Materials

X. New Business

X.A. Preliminary Financial Statement Report

X.B. Consider the Resolution Relating to Renewing the Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization to Fund Technology of the School District and Calling an Election Thereon 

X.C. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between North Branch Area School District and North Branch Education Association - Resolving A Grievance and Amending and Restating the Career Step Provision of the Master Agreement

X.D. Consider Approval of the Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation

X.E. Consider First Reading for the Following Policies

X.E.1. Policy 610 NB - Field Trips

X.E.2. Policy 616 NB - School District System Accountability 

XI. Addendum

XII. Information

XII.A. Fundraising Reports from May 1 - October 31

XIII. Board Requests

XIV. Committee Reports

XV. Dates to Remember

XV.A. November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM - Negotiations Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center

XV.B. November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Custodian Negotiations Session, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122 

XV.C. December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM - Policy Committee Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, DO Conference Room B122 

XV.D. December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting, North Branch Area Education Center, Board Room, Room B122 

XVI. Adjournment