September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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Chair Howard called the September 28, 2026 special meeting of the Menahga Public School Board to order at_______ with the Pledge of Allegiance and Mission and Vision Statement.
Members present: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Katie Howard, Sara Makela, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Also present: Jay Kjos, Superintendent. |
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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. MENAHGA OPEN ED DISCUSSION
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4. CONSIDER STAFFING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2027
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MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the following staffing recommendations for 2026-2027 as presented: 3. Consider Staffing recommendations 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; 3.35. Food Service Bookkeeper, Peggy Hillukka; 3.36. POS Clerk, Joyce Kallinen; 3.37. Head Softball Coach, Emily Huotari, step 1; 3.38. UNC Head Girls Wrestling Coach, Maija Aho, step 1; 3.39. Secretary, MaKenzie Jurmu, step 1; |
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5. FULLMIND CONTRACT
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the Fullmind Contract in the amount of $35,290.80 as presented.
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6. SCHOOL NUTRITION CONSULTANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the School Nutrition Consultant Program Agreement as presented.
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7. NEXT STEPS IN SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to request proposals or quotes from the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) and other qualified superintendent search firms for assistance with the superintendent search. |
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8. ADJOURN
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to adjourn the September 28, 2026 special meeting of the Menahga Public School board at ________ |