January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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I.A. Laker Pride
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II. ROLL CALL
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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IV.A. Agenda Approval
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Approval of the Agenda for the January 26, 2206 Regular School Board Meeting as presented.
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V. RECOGNITIONS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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VI. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FROM VISITORS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Description:
A fifteen-minute time limit will be allowed for audience comment. Those requesting audiences will inform either the Board Chairman or the Superintendent prior to the meeting that you wish to address the Board.
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VI.A. Ryan Zunich
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VII. DONATIONS
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VII.A. $29.90 from Box Tops for Education to the Middle School.
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VII.B. $200 from Julie McCaslin Olson to Rossman School for student needs.
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VII.C. $300 worth of Lakes Transit Tokens fromThe Damien Society for Project LIFE.
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VII.D. $450 from an Anonymous Donor to Team Awesome at the Middle School.
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VII.E. $500 from Trinity Lutheran to The Laker Cupboard.
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VII.F. $736 from Microsoft Benevity and Eric Schuld to the Laker Esports Team.
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VII.G. Hats and Mittens from The Damien Society to the Middle School.
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VII.H. Food and Gift Cards from The Damien Society to The Laker Cupboard.
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VIII. PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
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VIII.A. Activities
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Rob Nielsen
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IX. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Description:
Action is requested on the following items of the consent agenda. Consent agenda items are typically adopted without discussion of the individual items because they are routine or ordinary in action. Any consent agenda item may be removed for further discussion and deliberation by any member of the board.
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IX.A. Approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting.
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IX.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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IX.C. Approve Personnel Agenda Items
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IX.D. Approve the Application for three High School Students fulfilling the requirements for Early Graduation as per School Board Policy 613 at the end of the first semester, January 16, 2026
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X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Discussion items receive individual attention because of the nature of the issues and need for introductory or other discussion in order to review the information prior to taking action. This is also the agenda location for items which simply need school board review, but no formal action on the items is required. Discussion items will typically return to the agenda at a future point for more specific action.
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X.A. First Reading of Policies:
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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X.A.1. 518- DNR/DNI Orders
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X.A.2. 519- INTERVIEWS OF STUDENTS BY OUTSIDE AGENCIES
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X.A.3. 520-STUDENT SURVEYS
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X.A.4. 521-STUDENT DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION
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X.A.5. 523- POLICIES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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X.A.6. 524- INTERNET, TECHNOLOGY, AND CELL PHONE ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY.
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X.A.7. 525-VIOLENCE PREVENTION [APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS AND STAFF]
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X.A.8. 526 - HAZING PROHIBITION
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X.A.9. 527-STUDENT USE AND PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES; PATROLS, INSPECTIONS AND SEARCHES
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XI. ACTION ITEMS
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Action items receive individual attention because of the nature of the issues, the need to discuss or review the information prior to taking action, or the specific kind of action required for the item.
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XI.A. Motion to Approve the 2025-2027 Contract Provision for Education Minnesota Detroit Lakes (EMDL).
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XI.B. Motion to Approve the 2025-2027 Contract Provision for the Principals Association.
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XI.C. Motion to Establish 2026 Salary for Board Members. The current School Board Compensation is $200.00 per day for regular monthly meetings, special board meetings, and work sessions, and $60.00 per day when attending any convention, seminar, committee meeting, bridge session, or an event at which a Board Member is representing the district.
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XI.D. Motion to Approve the Recommendations for Reduction in Programs and Positions- Each year the Board of Education and administration give careful consideration to program and staffing needs for the District as they are influenced by budget constraints. As a result of current economic forecasts at the state and national level, as well as District #22 financial forecasts, the administration proposes the following recommendation.
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XII. ADMINISTRATIVE AND BOARD REPORTS
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XII.A. Superintendent Report
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Presenter: Mark Jenson, Superintendent
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XII.A.1. District Updates
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XII.B. Board Committee and Representative Reports
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XII.B.1. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Martin/Wilson, Student Board Representative
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XII.B.2. BCCI
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Rotter, Vice Chair
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XII.B.3. Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Nelson, Director
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XII.B.4. SUP Coalition
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Presenter: Okeson, Board Treasurer
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XII.B.5. Transportation Committee
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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XIII. UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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XIII.A. Facilities Committee — 02/03/26 9:00am District Office.
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XIII.B. SUP Coalition- 02/10/26 9:00AM High School
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XIII.C. Finance Committee Meeting- 02/10/26 12:00PM District Office.
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XIII.D. Policy Committee Meeting- 02/11/26 7:00AM Middle School Conference Room
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XIII.E. Special Board Meeting/Work Session- 02/17/26 8:30AM Laker Transitions.
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XIII.F. Regular School Board Meeting- 02/23/26 5:30PM City Council Chambers.
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XIII.G. BCCI-04/15/26 8:30AM Virtual
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XIV. MEETING ADJOURNED
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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