May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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The May 18, 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: Business Manager Dana Kennedy, ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch, Assistant Principal John Hedstrom and Superintendent Jay Kjos. One or more Board Members attending virtually; |
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2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to adopt the agenda as amended/presented. |
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3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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3.1. Shelly Franklin will share on the Book Blast.
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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5. SAFETY AND SECURITY
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to close for the discussion of Safety and Security per closed meeting law: Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(d) at ________ The public portion of the meeting reconvened at________. |
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6. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION BY _____________
to remove the following from the consent agenda: |
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the following consent items: 1. April 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes; April 23, 2026 paraprofessional negotiation minutes; April 27, 2026 special meeting minutes; May 5, 2026 policy meeting minutes; May 14, 2026 building and grounds meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $436,407.10 3. Consider Staffing for 2026-2027:
3.1 Assistant Football Coach, Kris Koll, step 4;
3.2 Assistant Football Coach, Justin Gonska, step 1; 3.3 Junior High Football Coach, Isaiah Usher, step 2; 3.4 Junior High Football Coach, Quincy Jantz, step 1; 3.5 Volunteer Football Coach, Elijah Ward; 3.6 Volunteer Football Coach, Justin Brown; 3.7 Volunteer Football Coach, Christian Davis; 3.8 Volunteer Football Coach, Dean Torma; 3.9 Volunteer Football Coach, Robert Squires; 3.10 Assistant Volleyball Coach, Rilee Michaelson, step 1; 3.11 Assistant Volleyball Coach, Alisha Hendrickson, step 2; 3.12 Assistant Cross Country Coach, Nicole Oyster, step 10; 3.13 Fall/Winter Head Cheerleading Coach, Katie Novak, step 2; 3.14 Summer Rec Coach, Kevin Sommers; 3.15 Summer Rec Coach, Dreah Christiansen; 3.16 Summer Rec Coach, Alexis Davidson; 3.17 Summer Rec Coach, Kaisa Hendrickson; 3.18 Summer Rec Coach, Joie Koll; 3.19 Summer Rec Coach, Kris Koll; 3.20 Summer Rec Coach, Randy Thompson; 3.21 Head Boys Basketball Coach, Cory Kapphahn, step 10; 3.22 Head Girls Basketball Coach, Cody Pulju, step 10; 3.23 Head Wrestling Coach, Jake Oyster, step 10; 4. Freshwater Summer 2026 Target Service-Credit Recovery Extended Time Services Agreement;
5. Region 5 Reciprocity Agreement;
6. CESO Consulting Services Proposal;
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8. KENMARK
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the Kenmark invoice in the amount of $408.00 as presented.
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9. REPORTS
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9.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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9.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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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: Licensed: Katie Howard and Julia Kicker
Rebranding: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela and David TreinenParaprofessionals: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Cherie Peterson Wellness: Sara Makela |
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10. EMM PARAPROFESSIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement for 2025-2027 as presented.
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11. FOOD SERVICE DISCUSSION
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to investigate and go out for bids for food service contract.
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12. DACOTAH PAPER ORDER
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the purchase of paper products from Dacotah paper in the amount of $9,590.40 as presented to be paid in FY27.
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13. SEALCOATING QUOTES
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve Jonah Howard Sealcoating bid as presented.
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14. REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the request from Varsity Girls and Boys basketball teams to attend an out-of-state basketball tournament at Wisconsin Dells on June 22, 2026 to June 24, 2026. All expenses to be paid through Basketball Boosters. |
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15. SUMMER BUSINESS HOURS
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the Summer District Office hours to operate Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. effective May 26, 2026 through September 8, 2026, with the District Office closed the week of June 29 through July 3, 2026. |
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16. POLICY
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16.1. Policy 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget as presented.
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16.2. Policy 501 School Weapons Policy
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of Policy 501 School Weapons Policy as presented.
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16.3. Policy 504 Student Dress and Appearance
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of Policy 504 Student Dress and Appearance as presented.
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17. ADJOURN
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to adjourn the May 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at ________ NEXT MEETINGS: |
