September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM - September 28, 2026 Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. ROLL CALL:
Board Members Present: _____Chris Otto, _____Nicole Ose, ______Ashley Neis, ______ Kimberly Scott-Neisen, _______Traci Turner, ______Craig Bower |
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4. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
As presented or modified |
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5. VISITORS AND GUEST COMMENTS
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6. MONTHLY ROUTINE CONSENT BUSINESS
Minutes from previous School Board Meetings Bills Financial Reports Donations |
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7. COMMUNICATION
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7.1. A board member may participate virtually in this meeting. In case of inclement weather, this meeting will be rescheduled for the following day at the same time and location (6:00 PM in the Conference Room). |
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7.2. In recognition of School Board Appreciation Month, we want to thank our board members for their time, service, and commitment to Mahnomen Public Schools, our students, staff, and community.
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8. COMMITTEE AND SCHOOL BOARD REPORTS
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9. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
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9.1. Start of Year ALC Report
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10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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10.1. Game/Event Guest Behavior Expectations Discussion
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Lighting?
Access to Playground?
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10.2. Elementary Sports Discussion
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10.3. Standard Response Protocol - Discussion
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Discuss the district’s use of the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and efforts to strengthen consistent emergency communication across the district and with community partners.
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10.4. ACTION ITEMS
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10.4.1. Weight Room Funding / Donation
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Accept the Enbridge donation for the weight room project; or
Delay action for up to 10 months to allow Ashley Bunker time to pursue alternative funding sources for the weight room project. |
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10.4.2. White Earth Tribal Health School Nursing Services Contract
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10.4.3. MSBA Board Training
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MSBA has offered to provide a 2-3 hour Board in-service in Mahnomen focused on meeting procedures, protocols, and other areas identified by the Board. Cost is $1,395. MSBA currently has good availability during the last two weeks of October and recommends scheduling the training on a night separate from a regular Board meeting. |
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10.4.4. Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
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10.4.5. SRO Contract
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10.4.6. Second Reading and Approval of 2026–2027 Student Handbooks
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10.4.7. First Reading of Policy 625 - Artificial Intelligence
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Policy 625 establishes district guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence by students and staff, including expectations related to academic integrity, privacy and data protection, appropriate use, and human oversight.
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10.4.8. Revision to Policy 516 - Student Medication
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The proposed revisions to Policy 516 include two changes:
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10.4.9. Revision to Policy 721: Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources (Addition: Credit Card Usage)
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The proposed revision adds language governing district credit card use. The revision establishes that only the Superintendent and Business Manager will have access to district credit cards, and outlines requirements for purchase approval, documentation, receipts, and monthly reconciliation.
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10.4.10. Revision to Policy 902: Use of School District Facilities and Equipment (Certificate of Liability Insurance Requirement)
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The proposed revision clarifies insurance requirements for community use of district facilities. Community groups or individuals using district facilities will be required to provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Mahnomen Public Schools, ISD #432, as an additional insured prior to facility use.
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10.4.11. Wood Shop Material Fees
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Brent Miller is requesting Board approval to implement student-paid material fees for wood shop courses beginning Fall 2026 to help offset increasing costs for consumable materials used in student projects. Proposed fees are:
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10.4.12. Alluma Contract
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10.4.13. Set Proposed 2026 Payable 2027 Tax Levy
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10.4.14. Moving November Regular School Board Meeting from November 16, 2026, to November 23, 2026, due to the MREA Conference.
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10.4.15. Approve Delane Schaumburg as the district’s Red Flags Rule Compliance Officer
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10.4.16. Consider Approval of Music Trip Participation Guidelines
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10.4.17. Snow Removal Bid
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10.4.18. White Earth Head Start Catering Agreement
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10.4.19. Music Department Overnight Field Trip Request - April
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10.4.20. Water Heater Replacement
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10.4.21. Mahube Head Start Catering Agreement
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10.4.22. Naming the Local Education Agency Representative regarding Public Law 107-110
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11. PERSONNEL TOPICS
Resignations Hiring Lane Change Other
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11.1. Unpaid Leave Request for Para Dawn Racine 9/14 to 9/21 (vacation)
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11.2. Resignation of Desiree Linden
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11.3. Resignation of Julia Heim
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11.4. Hire Meredith McArthur-Thorpe as Indian Education Coordinator
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11.5. Hire Kelly Phillips as 1/2 Student Council & Concessions Advisor
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11.6. Hire Crystal Blue as 1/2 Student Council & Concessions Advisor
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11.7. Hire Heather Mackner as Para
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11.8. Hire Shandelle Rae as Para
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11.9. Unpaid Leave Request Robin Bendickson 11/9-11/13 (vacation)
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11.10. Termination of Probationary Employment of Para Bob Mundt Effective 8/13
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11.11. Hire Bob Mundt as Custodian
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