January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call the Meeting to Order
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It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to call the meeting to order.
Roll Call Ernst ____________ Hasbargen ____________ Hiedeman ____________ Hought ____________ Johnson ____________ Mikkelson ____________ Neppl ____________ Ex-officio members: Spear ___________ Diaz ___________ |
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.B. School Happenings
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Narrative
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2. Approval of Agenda
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Administration recommends to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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3. Organizational Meeting
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3.A. Election of Officers
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Description: Chairperson
Call for nomination for the office of Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Chairperson __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Chairperson are closed: Roll call vote: Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____Hiedeman_____ Hought_____ Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ __________ was declared Chairperson Vice Chairperson Call for nomination for the office of Vice Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Vice Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Vice Chairperson __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Vice Chairperson are closed: Roll call vote: Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____Hiedeman_____ Hought_____ Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ __________ was declared Vice Chairperson Clerk Call for nomination for the office of Clerk __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Clerk __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Clerk __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Clerk are closed: Roll call vote: Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____Hiedeman_____ Hought_____ Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ __________ was declared Clerk Treasurer Call for nomination for the office of Treasurer __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Treasurer __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Treasurer __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Treasurer are closed: Roll call vote: Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____Hiedeman_____ Hought_____ Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ __________ was declared Treasurer |
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3.B. Wire Transfer Authority
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Designate the Business Manager and Superintendent as having the authority to make wire transfers.
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3.C. Depositories
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Utilize the MSBA Liquid Asset Fund, Old National Bank, BMO, Bell Bank, and Raymond James Financial, as depositories for the school district.
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3.D. School Bank
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Name banks for banking services: Old National Bank and BMO. The Chairperson, Treasurer and Clerk are authorized check signers for the District checking account at Old National Bank, as well as the Business Manager as check signer. The Business Manager and Superintendent are authorized to direct check signers for the Bank of the West checking accounts.
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3.E. Legal Counsel and Authorized Contacts
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Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer, Kershner Lawfirm as the district's legal counsel. The Superintendent and Board Chairperson are authorized to contact legal counsel.
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3.F. IRS Mileage
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Effective January 1, 2026, the IRS standard mileage rate is set at 72.5 cents per mile. Administration is recommending to set the District mileage rate for operating an automobile for business purposes at 72.5 cents per mile. The rate for 2025 was set at 70 cents.
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3.G. Official Newspaper
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The Wahpeton Daily News as official newspaper of the district.
Motion ______________ to approve items 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, and 3G Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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3.H. Board Member Compensation
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Board compensation for 2025 was suspended for attendance at regular monthly board meetings, and board members did not receive per diem compensation for additional meetings. Board compensation for 2024 was also suspended. Board compensation for 2023 was set at an annual stipend of $1,200.
Motion ____________to set 2026 compensation __________________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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3.I. Assignment of Committees
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Motion ______________ to approve the 2026 committee assignments and to name a designated school representative (Superintendent ) _______ and designated School Board representative (Chair) _______ to vote on behalf of the District for matters with the Minnesota State High School League.
Second______________ Vote ______________ |
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4. Public Input
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5. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Motion is needed to approve the consent agenda.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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5.A. Minutes
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5.B. Financials
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5.B.1. Financial Report & Bills
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5.B.2. Contingent Account
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5.C. Hires
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5.C.1. Sam Hopkins, Junior High Basketball Coach
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5.D. Resignations
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5.E. Extra Curricular Contracts
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5.F. Enrollment
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6. Communications
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6.A. Ex-officio Student Representatives
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6.B. ALP Staff
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6.C. Dean of Students
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6.D. K-12 Principal
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6.E. Business Manager
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6.F. Superintendent
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6.G. Committee Reports
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7. New Business
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7.A. Authorized Bank Signers
Description:
Motion is needed to authorize bank signers for the school.
Check signers on the District checking account with Bremer Bank are: Newly appointed School Board Chairperson_______________, Treasurer _______________and Clerk _______________. Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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7.B. Ehlers Investment Partners
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Motion to approve the attached Investment Advisory Agreement with Ehlers Investment Partners.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________
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7.C. Reduction Resolution
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Approval is needed for a RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFOR. This is an annual resolution to examine the possibility of making reductions in case the District experiences decrease in student enrollment and/or insufficient funding.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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7.D. Memorandum of Understanding
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Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Breckenridge Public School Independent School District #846 and the City of Breckenridge
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________
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7.E. FFA Travel
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The FFA Program is requesting permission for overnight travel for the Minnesota State FFA Convention, April 19-21, 2026.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________
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8. Adjournment
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Action Adjourned at __________________
Motion ______________ Second______________ Vote ______________ NOTES: Regular meeting: Regular meeting: Staff Development: VISION STATEMENT: A school system in which each learner graduates fully prepared to succeed in college, career, and life. MISSION STATEMENT: We are devoted to providing personalized learning through challenging, relevant, and dynamic experiences in a safe environment where mutual respect is fostered and innovative builders of the future are developed. |
