November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
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The November 24, 2025 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Haverinen at with the Pledge of Allegiance and Mission and Vision Statement.
Board members present: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Sara Makela, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. Attending virtually: Katie Howard; |
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2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
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3. EIDE BAILLY AUDIT PRESENTATION FY 2025
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Motion by to approve the draft of the audited financial statements and single audit, contingent upon no significant changes to the document.
Seconded by vote |
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4. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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4.1. Student/Staff Share
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4.1.1. Andria Bristow
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Fall Data Presentation
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4.1.2. Jessica Wattenhofer
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Community Education Pumpkin Party update.
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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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5.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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5.2. Communications
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6. BACKPACK PROGRAM
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Kim Rife will be sharing on the Backpack Program.
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7. SAFETY AND SECURITY (CLOSED MEETING Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3)
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Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivivion 3
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8. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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If needed:
Motion by to remove the following from the consent agenda: Seconded by vote |
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. October 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes; November 5, 2025 pairing and sharing meeting minutes; November 3, 2025 policy meeting minutes; November 10, 2025 board work session minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $ 3,918,617.50 3. Notice of assignments for the following extra-curricular coach/advisors for the 2025-2026 school year: Maria Ness, FFA advisor step 10; Randy Thompson, BPA advisor step 3; Sara Kinyoun, HS student council co-advisor step 1; Baileigh Baumgart, HS student council co-advisor step 1; Molly Peterson, Elementary Student Council step 9; Rilee Michaelson, Junior Class co-advisor step 1; Tori Komulainen, Junior Class co-advisor step 1; Laura Takkunen, Spelling Bee step 2; Beth Hahn, Band step 10; Logan Gerdes, Vocal Music step 1; Brad Schultz, Special Olympics step 10; Isaiah Hahn, Special Olympics step 10; Jake Oyster, Head Wrestling Coach step 10; Marcus Peterson, Assistant Wrestling Coach step 1; Travis Ostby, Junior High Wrestling Coach step 6;
4. Work Assignment for Isaiah Usher, Paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning November 4, 2025; 5. Work Assignment for Danielle Hillukka, Paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning November 24, 2025; 6. Sourcewell Board of Directors election; Seconded by vote
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10. KENMARK
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Motion by to approve the Kenmark invoice in the amount of $715.00 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11. REPORTS
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11.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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11.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaison 2025:
Building Advisory: Katie Howard and David Treinen Community Education: Andrea Haverinen Crisis Management: Katie Howard Freshwater Education District: Katie Howard Minnesota School Board Association: Andrea Haverinen Minnesota State High School League: David Treinen Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Sara Makela Policy: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Andrea Haverinen Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen Rebranding: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela and David Treinen Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Cherie Peterson Wellness: Sara Makela |
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12. PERSONNEL
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12.1. Resignation
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Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Hope McAdow, Student Success Coordinator with Menahga Public Schools, effective June 9, 2026. We thank Hope for her 4 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Alana Boettner, Paraprofessional with Menahga Public Schools, effective November 3, 2025. We thank Alana for her 3 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
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13. SENIORITY LISTS
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Motion by to approve the seniority lists for the 25-26 school year, as presented, for EMM Licensed Staff and EMM Paraprofessional Staff.
Seconded by vote
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14. BOARD EVALUATION
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15. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
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The following resolution was introduced by ___________________________ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHEREAS, MS 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: "The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education."; and WHEREAS, MS 465.03 provides: "Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full."; and WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Menahga Public School Dist 821 gratefully accept the following donations as identified below: $350 check from Bob and Kerry White, Linda and Rod, Lori and Paul, Pam and Bob, Michelle and Tom Koch for Special Olympics; The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: voting aye: voting nay: absent: Whereupon, said resolution was declared duly adopted. |
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16. POLICY
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16.1. Policy 620 Credit for Learning
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Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 620 Credit for Learning as presented.
Seconded by vote
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16.2. Policy 624 Online Instruction
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Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 624 Online Instruction as presented.
Seconded by vote
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16.3. Policy 506 Student Discipline
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Motion by to approve the first reading of policy 506 Student Discipline as presented.
Seconded by vote |
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16.4. Policy 604 Instructional Curriculum
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Motion by to approve the first reading of policy 604 Instructional Curriculum as presented.
Seconded by vote |
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16.5. Policy 606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials
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Motion by to approve the first reading of policy 606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials as presented.
Seconded by vote |
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17. ADJOURN
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Motion by to adjourn the November 24, 2025 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
