October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the School Board
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I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Board of Education of Hermantown Independent School District No. 700 met in regular session on October 13, 2025. Chair, David Hokanson, called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
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II. Mission Statement
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III. Roll Call
Discussion:
Members Present: Eric Griffith, David Hokanson, Jodi McShane, Ashley McFarland, Matthew Munger, Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
Visitors: Jason Wilcox, Sarah Turcotte, John Muenich, Bill Wietman, Kammi Wietman, Janelle Wourms, Kristal Berg, Marte Kitson, Lori Sinnott |
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IV. Approve Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Approve Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Board Meeting: September 22, 2025
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V.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #117311-117470 charged to the following funds, voided payroll check #148416 and the Bank and Electronic Transfers:
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V.C. Approval of Personnel Items
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VI. Resolution to Accept Donations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Comments and Congratulations
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VII.A. Elementary, Middle, High School, and Community Education Reports
Discussion:
Muenich. Recognized Gianna Schinigoi for doing more work as a single student to make homecoming happen than he has ever seen. He emphasized that her hard work should be recognized.
Wietman. Welcomed new middle school counselor Erik Holter. Thanked the 5th grade team, especially Emily Tessier, for the Lester River Rendezvous field trip. Recognized Ginger Flohaug and the Special Ed teams throughout the district for their work with MA billing. Whitwam. Recognized Indigenous Peoples Day and Claire Winkleman, who is our American Indian Education Coordinator. Munger. Great experience watching the Swain Cross Country meet. Commended Hermantown for being a great host. |
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VII.B. Elk's Senior Students of the Month - Kendell DeVlieger & Van Running
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VIII. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
No Visitor Business.
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IX. Administrative Report
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IX.A. Lance Takkunen - Budget Report
Discussion:
Lance Takkunen gave an update on the 2025-26 budget using the Ehler's Model.
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X. Correspondence
Discussion:
No Correspondence.
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XI. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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XI.A. Enrollment Update
Discussion:
Down a couple students.
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XI.B. Activities Boosters
Discussion:
Lynda Nikko is working with the health department regarding options for tailgating at football games. It looks like food trucks would be the most likely option for the future, as running water, etc., is necessary to serve food. Need to weigh the pros and cons of allowing food trucks and the impact it will have on our concession stand. Need to have a process for approving food trucks on campus, as they fall under the advertising policy, for example Student Council brought in food trucks for homecoming vs. Grand Rapids for tailgate party. More requests for food trucks moving forward.
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XI.C. MA Billing
Discussion:
Increased funding through MA Billing thanks to the work of our Special Education staff and Middle School Assistant Principal Ginger Flohaug.
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XI.D. Other
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XII. Committee Reports
Discussion:
Peterson. Arena Board Meeting. Looking at the scoreboards being put up. Ability to put up $22,000 for the software and $8,000 per year. Question on who will be trained on it and who will be running the scoreboard?
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XIII. Old Business
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XIII.A. New Position Request for Elementary Homebound Teacher
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XIV. New Business
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XIV.A. Acceptance of Snow Removal Bid
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XIV.B. Boys Hockey Request for Alternate Uniform
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XIV.C. New Position Request for Assistant Track Coach
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XIV.D. New Position Request for School Readiness Program Assistant - Bay View (Action Requested)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIV.E. Sub Rate Proposal
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XV. Closed Session pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(b) for confidential discussion with legal counsel regarding pending litigation
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XVI. Reopen Meeting to the Public
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XVII. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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