May 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM - MAY 11, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Description: 

• Minutes from March 23 and April 13, 2026

• Bills and Wires Transfers

• Treasurer Report

• Activity Assignments List

• Approve termination of Paraprofessional Kylee Kaderabek effective April 16, 2026. 

• Approve resignation of Ezra Hughes, as Elementary 2nd Shift Custodian, effective April 30, 2026. 

• Approve resignation of Jessica Ahlers as Special Education Teacher, effective end of the 2025- 2026 school year. 

• Approve resignation of LaVonne Leckie, 7.5 Elementary Cook Manager, effective August 21, 2026.

• Approve resignation of Nikki O'Donnell as Special Education Teacher, effective end of the 2025- 2026 school year. 

• Approve resignation of Irene Swanson, MS Band Teacher, effective the end of the 2025 - 2026 school year.

• Approve retirement of Brenda Pullar, Food Service Cook Assistant, effective May 28th, 2026. 

• Approve hiring Kira Chatelle as 7.5 Behavior Interventionist Paraprofessional effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. 

• Approve hiring Pamela Buth Nelson as MSHS English Teacher, effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. 

• Approve hiring Spenser Kipfer as MSHS Math-Science & Intervention Teacher, effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. 

Description:  Attached are job descriptions for the teacher, assistant teacher, and aide positions for the Soaring Eagles Childcare Center. Approval of these job descriptions is the first step in the hiring process. 

 

Description: 

These positions will support the program's opening and daily operations and ensure compliance with Minnesota childcare licensing requirements and appropriate staffing ratios.  Approval at this time will allow the district to begin the hiring process in preparation for the center's opening. Positions include the following:

Infant Room (max: 12 babies)

• 2 Teachers
• 1 Assistant Teacher
• 3 Aides

Toddler Room (21 kids)

• 2 Teachers
• 3 Aides

Preschool Age Rooms

• 2 Teachers
• 1 Assistant Teacher
• 4 Aides

Description:  The Referral Bonus Program has been used as an effective recruitment tool for several years in Windom. During the 2025-2026 school year, ten referral bonuses were paid to staff members for recruiting employees.  This includes 4 teachers and 6 paras.  Action by the board is required to extend this for to the 2026-2027 school year. 
 

Description:  TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment) positions require board approval each year. 

Description:  TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment) positions require board approval each year.  

Description:  This is the first view of the Preliminary Budget for the 2026–2027 school year.  This is informational only and will be on the agenda for approval at the June 8th Regular School Board Meeting. 

Description:  After several months of exploring solutions to address the deteriorating track, a comparison chart summarizing the three quotes received has been included in your packet for review. Based on the product quality, cost, expected lifespan, and proposed installation timeline, it is recommended that the board accepts the proposal from Midwest Track.

Description:  The lockers in the high school are original to the building and have reached the end of their useful life. Two companies provided quotes for replacement. The new lockers will be Windom Eagle blue and are scheduled for installation in August. The estimated lead time for manufacturing and delivery is approximately eight weeks.