August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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The August 17, 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 Steph Mercil, 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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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. July 20, 2026 Regular meeting minutes; August 5, 2026 Pairing and Sharing meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $544,464.94 3. Consider Staffing for 2026-2027:
3.1. Paraprofessional Contract, Elijah Ward, step 1;
3.2. Paraprofessional Contract, Halle Wisuri, step 1; 3.3. Assistant Volleyball Coach, Rhea Hillukka, step 1; 3.4. Junior High Volleyball Coach, Sara Kinyoun, step 1; 3.5. Full-time Bus Driver, Casey Fitzpatrick; 3.6. Long Term Substitute, Kim Makela, August 31, 2026 to November 16, 2026; 3.7. Assistant Football Coach, Elijah Ward, step 1; 4. Recommendation from Pairing Committee to Post for a UNC Warriors Girls Wrestling Head Coach
5. Recommendation from Pairing Committee to Continue Cost Savings Utilizing the North/South Directions to Determine which School Provides Transportation and Activities Director Recommendations.
6. Recommendation from Pairing Committee to Create a UNC Warriors Paired Robotics Team and Post for a Robotics Team Coach 7. Recommendation from the Pairing Committee that each School Sets Aside $15,000 for Future Track Maintenance 8. Johnson Controls Proposal; 9. Ridgewater College PSEO Administration Contract;
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8. REPORTS
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8.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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8.2. 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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9. PERSONNEL
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9.1. Resignation
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to accept the letter of resignation from Travis Howard, Bus Driver with Menahga Public Schools, effective July 6, 2026. We thank Travis for his 8 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE to accept the letter of resignation from Tom Niska, Custodian with Menahga Public Schools, effective September 15, 2026. We thank Tom for his 7 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE to accept the letter of resignation from Alisha Hendrickson, Assistant Volleyball Coach with Menahga Public Schools, effective June 22, 2026. We thank Alisha for her year of dedicated service to the students of our school. MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE to accept the letter of resignation from Tanya Crook, Head Cook with Menahga Public Schools, effective August 3, 2026. We thank Tanya for her 13 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. |
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9.2. Lane Changes
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the following lane change request: Tanya Carney, BA+30 to MA; |
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10. 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."; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Menahga Public School Dist 821 gratefully accept the following donations as identified below: $1,000 to Drama Club and $2,000 for the Industrial Tech Printer both from the Menahga Education Foundation. Resolution seconded by_______________________
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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11. E-LEARNING DAY PLAN
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the E-Learning Day Plan as presented.
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12. MHS 2026-2027 STUDENT HANDBOOK
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading of the 7-12th grade high school student handbook for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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13. MES 2026-2027 STUDENT HANDBOOK
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading of the K-6th grade elementary school student handbook for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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14. POLICY
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14.1. Policy 417 Chemical Use and Abuse
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 417 Chemical Use and Abuse as presented.
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14.2. Policy 501 School Weapons Policy
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 501 School Weapons Policy as presented.
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14.3. Policy 505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees as presented.
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14.4. Policy 524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices as presented.
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15. ADJOURN
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to adjourn the August 17, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at ________ NEXT MEETINGS: |
