February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Description:  The February 9, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Howard at                    with the Pledge of Allegiance and Mission and Vision Statement.

Board members present: Katie Howard, Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela, and David Treinen.  Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch, Assistant Principal John Hedstrom and Superintendent Jay Kjos.

One or more Board Members attending virtually;

If the meeting is canceled due to weather, it will occur the following day at the same time. 
 

Description:  Motion by                                 to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by                          vote

Description:  Motion by                              to close for Safety and Security discussion per closed meeting Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(d) at               Seconded by                                     vote 

The public portion of the meeting reconvened at 

Description:  If needed: Motion by                           to remove the following from the consent agenda:
Seconded by                               vote

Description:  Motion by                           to approve the following consent items:
1. January 26, 2026 regular meeting minutes; January 29, 2026 Negotiation meeting minutes; February 2, 2026 policy committee minutes; 
2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $ 

Description:  Board Delegates and Liaison 2026:
Building Advisory: Katie Howard and David Treinen
Community Education: Andrea Haverinen
Crisis Management: David Treinen and Sara Makela
Freshwater Education District: Katie Howard
Minnesota School Board Association: Andrea Haverinen
Minnesota State High School League: David Treinen
Pairing and Sharing: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson
Policy: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson
Negotiations: 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
 

Description:  RESOLUTION APPROVING LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE INCLUSION OF A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THOSE PROJECTS IN THE DISTRICT'S APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2028 LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE REVENUE

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of, Menahga Public School, State of Minnesota, as follows:
1. The Freshwater Education District School Board has approved a long-term facility maintenance program budget for its facilities for the 2027-2028 school year (FY 2028) in the amount of $95,000 of which ISD 821’s proportionate share is $5,571.01 for pay as you go projects. The various components of this program budget are attached as Exhibit A hereto and are incorporated herein by reference. Said budget is hereby approved. (Exhibit A)
2. Minnesota Statutes 2023, section 123B.53, subd. 1, as amended, provides that if an intermediate school district's long-term facility maintenance budget is approved by the school boards of each of the intermediate school district's member school districts, each member district may include its proportionate share of the costs of the intermediate school district program in its long-term facility maintenance revenue application.
3. The proportionate share of the costs of the intermediate school district's long-term facility maintenance program for each member school district to be included in its application shall be determined by multiplying the total cost of the intermediate school district long-term facility maintenance program times a three-year weighted average adjusted pupil units formula. For school year 2027-28 fiscal year 28), the long-term facility maintenance costs shall be funded through annual levy. The inclusion of this proportionate share in the district's long-term facility maintenance revenue application for FY 28 is hereby approved, subject to approval by the Commissioner of Education. Upon receipt of the proportionate share of long-term facility maintenance revenue attributable to the intermediate school district program, the district shall promptly pay to the intermediate school district the applicable aid or levy proceeds.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by _________________________ favor
Thereof:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
And the following voted against:
___________________________________________________________________________________________

Whereupon said resolution was approved and adopted by the school board of Independent School District No. 821. 
 

Description:  Motion by                          to approve the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Calendars as presented. 

Seconded by                        vote

Description:  Motion by                            to approve the lane change requests as follows:
Aryanna Wetteland MA to MA+10;
Nathan Luetgers BA+30 to BA+40;
Seconded by                        vote

Description:  Motion by                           to accept the letter of resignation from Amanda Roiko, Food Service Supervisor with Menahga Public Schools, effective February 19, 2026. We thank Amanda for her 3 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. 
Seconded by                          vote

Motion by                           to accept the letter of resignation from Josh Roiko, Assistant Golf Coach with Menahga Public Schools, effective January 23, 2026. We thank Josh for his # years of dedicated service to the students of our school. 
Seconded by                          vote

Description:  Motion by                      to adjourn the February 9, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at          Seconded by                       vote