September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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The September 21, 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. Logan Torma will share on the recent Mini Football Camp.
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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. August 17, 2026, regular meeting minutes; September 14, 2026, policy meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $322,468.22 3. Consider Staffing for 2026-2027:
3.1. Full-time Head Cook and Concessions Manager, David Pearson;
3.2. POS Clerk, Ramona Johnson; 3.3. Full-time Kitchen, Gia Duclos; 3.4. Full-time Kitchen, Samantha Rasmussen; 3.5. Full-time Bus Driver, Kevin Nickolauson; 3.6. Part-time Custodian, Trena Kallinen; 3.7. Long Term Substitute, Amy Hawn, September 14, 2026 to November 24, 2026; 3.8. Paraprofessional, Isabel Ellingson; 3.9. Paraprofessional, Alyssa Little; 3.10. Paraprofessional, Ellen Grangroth; 3.11. Online Speech-language Pathologist, Casey Brudvik; 3.12. FCCLA Advisor, Jolene Harris, step 4; 3.13. BPA Advisor, Randy Thompson, step 4; 3.14. NHS Advisor, Tim Wurdock, step 2; 3.14.1. NHS Co-Advisor, Ashley Lynn, step 2;
3.15. FFA Advisor, Maria Ness, step 10;
3.16. HS Student Council Advisor, Sara Kinyoun, step 2; 3.16.1. HS Student Council Co-Advisor, Logan Gerdes, step 1;
3.17. Elementary Student Council Advisor, Molly Peterson, step 10;
3.18. Senior Class Advisor, Ali Schmitz, step 2; 3.18.1. Senior Class Co-Advisor, Baileigh Baumgart, step 1;
3.19. Junior Class/Prom Advisor, Rilee Michaelson, step 2;
3.19.1. Junior Class/Prom Co-Advisor, Tori Komulainen, step 2;
3.20. Yearbook Advisor, Shalom Crook, step 1;
3.21. Spelling Bee Advisor, Laura Takkunen, step 3; 3.22. Speech Coach, Michelle Koch; 3.23. One Act Play Advisor, Tanya Carney, step 5; 3.24. Drama Club Advisor, Tanya Carney, step 4; 3.25. Band Advisor, Beth Hahn, step 10; 3.26. Vocal Music Advisor, Logan Gerdes, step 2; 3.27. Special Olympics Advisor, Isaiah Hahn, step 10; 3.27.1. Special Olympics Co-Advisor, Brad Schultz, step 10;
3.28. Online Speech-language Pathologist, Katrina Loy;
3.29. Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Taija Pinoniemi, step 2; 3.30. Part-time Paraprofessional, Kevin Nickolauson; 3.31. Online Special Education Case Manager, Sue Miller; 3.32. Online Special Education Case Manager, Jana Timm; 3.33. Technology Coordinator Handbook, David Lindquist; 3.34. Community Education Assistant, Mary Weaver; 4. School Nutrition Consultant Program Agreement;
5. FY27 Wadena County Family Services Collaborative Joint Powers Agreement;
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8. KENMARK INVOICE
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the Kenmark Invoice in the amount of $2,510.00 as presented.
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9. KIMBALL MIDWEST INVOICES
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the Kimball Midwest Invoices in the amount of $2,510.00 as presented
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10. REPORTS
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10.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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10.2. 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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11. CESO AUDIT REPORT
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CESO will present the Audit Report.
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12. SET TRUTH AND TAXATION HEARING
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Chair Howard set the following for the Truth and Taxation Hearing: (Time not before 6:00 p.m. This can be part of the regular board meeting.)
Day: Date: Time: Place: |
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13. 2026 PAYABLE 2027 LEVY CERTIFICATION
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to hereby certify the Proposed 2026 Payable 2027 tax levy at the________________, with it being understood that the final levy certification and current year budget review will occur during the regular December board meeting.
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14. FULLMIND CONTRACT
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the Fullmind Contract in the amount of $35,290.80 as presented.
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15. BUS CAMERA SYSTEM
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the United Bus Sale Quote not to exceed $21,155.24 as presented.
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16. ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD RESOLUTION
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The following resolution was introduced by__________________:
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No.821, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. As required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 203B.121, the Board hereby establishes a ballot board to process, accept and reject absentee ballots at school district elections not held in conjunction with the state primary or state general election or that are conducted by a municipality on behalf of the school district and generally to carry out the duties of a ballot board as provided by Minnesota Statutes, Section 203B.121 and other applicable laws. 2. The ballot board must consist of a sufficient number of election judges trained in the handling of absentee ballots. The ballot board may include deputy county auditors or deputy city clerks who have received training in the processing and counting of absentee ballots. 3. The clerk or the clerk’s designee is hereby authorized and directed to appoint the members of the ballot board. The clerk or the clerk’s designee shall establish, maintain and update a roster of members appointed to and currently serving on the ballot board and shall report to the Board from time to time as to its status. 4. Each member of the ballot board shall be paid reasonable compensation for services rendered during an election at the same rate as other election judges; provided, however, if a staff member is already being compensated for regular duties, additional compensation shall not be paid for ballot board duties performed during that staff member’s duty day. 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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17. PERSONNEL
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17.1. Resignation
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to accept the letter of resignation from Sue Hodgden, kitchen staff with Menahga Public Schools, effective August 23, 2026. We thank Sue for her 6 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE to accept the letter of resignation from Samantha Pfeifer, Paraprofessional with Menahga Public Schools, effective August 31, 2026. We thank Samantha for her year of dedicated service to the students of our school. |
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17.2. Lane Changes
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the following lane change request: Paige Pietila, BA to MA; Alicia Eischens BA+10 to BA+20; |
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17.3. Superintendent Retirement
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to accept the letter of resignation from Jason Kjos, Superintendent, effective June 30, 2027. We thank Jay for his 5 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
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18. 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: $500 from West Fraser, Inc to the FFA Chapter 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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19. POLICY
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19.1. District Curriculum Review and Renwal Process
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the Curriculum Review Process as amended/presented.
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20. ADJOURN
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to adjourn the September 21, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at ________ NEXT MEETINGS: |
