July 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Wrenshall Board of Education
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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Chairperson
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3. Roll Call
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Chairperson
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4. Adoption of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5. Regular Business
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Chairperson
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5.a. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Approval of official minutes for the June 9 regular business meeting.
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5.b. Accept Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Frank, Schill, Jeff Pesta, Chairperson
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5.c. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
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6. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Regular Business
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6.a. Board Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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6.b. Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Michelle Blanchard
Description:
Optional Informational Principal's report.
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6.c. Community Education Report
Speaker(s):
Katie Beck
Description:
Optional Informational Report from the Community Education Director or Coordinator.
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6.d. American Indian Cultural Liaison Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin Kot
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6.e. Enrollment Report
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
Description:
Monthly snapshot of current enrollment statistics
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6.f. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
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7. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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7.a. Appoint Identified Official with Authority (IOwA)
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta, Chairperson
Description:
The District must appoint an administrator as the IOwA to provide access to secure reports within the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). The maximum length of the appointment is 365 days. The authorization for the outgoing superintendent expired on July 1, 2025.
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7.b. Approve Contract with Carlton County for Family School Support Worker
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill
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7.c. Approve At-Will Agreement For American Indian Cultural Liaison
Speaker(s):
Erin Riley
Description:
Last year was the first year of the cultural liaison position, which is funded by categorical state aid. The position was filled in October and the salary was prorated to fit into the American Indian Education budget. The addition of additional eligible students for Fiscal Year 2026 will enable the program budget to support a full year of liaison support.
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7.d. Approve Foster Care Transportation Agreement
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Chairperson
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7.e. Award Bids for Dairy and Bread Products and Transportation Fuel
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
Description:
One qualified bid was received for bread products.
One qualified bid was received for dairy products. One qualified bid was received for transportation fuel. |
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7.f. Approve Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10-Year Plan
Speaker(s):
Eric Ankrum
Description:
The district is required to prepare and submit a 10-Year LTFM plan in accordance with Minnesota Statute 123B.595
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7.g. Approve School and Wren's Club Handbooks for the 2025-2026 School Year
Speaker(s):
Katie Beck
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7.h. Set Adult Meal Prices for Fiscal Year 2026
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
Description:
A first breakfast and lunch for students will be free again this year. Families are requested to complete the Federal Application for Benefits which creates federal funding for eligible students and enables compensatory and grant funding for the District. The State of Minnesota will provide reimbursement only for the meals received by other students not eligible for federal benefits. Extra meals for students and meals for adults must be purchased at the rate set by the Board.
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7.i. Approve Jumpstart to Kindergarten Agreement
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
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7.j. Set Superintendent Goals for Fiscal Year 2026
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.k. Set Substitute Pay Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
Description:
Adjustment of substitute pay rates to match current master agreements.
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7.l. Certify the Maximum Proposed Levy for 2026 Payable 2027
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
Description:
Certifying the maximum proposed levy to Carlton County enables the district to make any adjustments necessary prior to certifying the final levy following the Truth in Taxation Hearing.
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7.m. Approve Tuition Agreements to Serve Carlton High School Students
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
Description:
The Carlton District has requested the Wrenshall District to serve high school students wishing to participate in elective offerings not currently available at Carlton High School. The participants are seven students in General Band and one student in Construction class. Transportation to Wrenshall is the responsibility of the Carlton District.
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7.n. Approve Community Education Staff Pay Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
Description:
The Board received the recommendation for Community Education pay rates in April. Formal action is required to set the rates for this school year.
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7.o. Approve New or Additional Curriculum for 2025-2026 School Year
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Chairperson
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7.p. Approve Raptors Sports Cooperative Head Coach Hires
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Chairperson
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7.q. Approve School Closure Guidelines
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill, Jeff Pesta
Description:
Updated for 2024-2025 school year to reflect changes of website URL and the sole activities director for Raptor sports.
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7.r. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.s. Acceptance of Donations
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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8. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Confirm upcoming meetings.
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8.a. Set the public hearing date for the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report (formerly known as the World's Best Workforce Hearing)
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Recommendation for December 10 at 5:45 p.m.
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8.b. Set Truth and Taxation Meeting
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Recommendation for December 10 at 6:00 p.m. with the regular business meeting to follow immediately. By statute, the Truth in Taxation Hearing can begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
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9. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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