Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Colleen Kinkaid, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Tommy Sablan, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Wyatt Holmes, Belle Smith and Georgianna Toftness, and Superintendent Rick Aulie
2. Welcome to Visitors
3. Approve Agenda (Addendum, if included)
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
5. Board Discussion/Comments on the Following Items
5.1. Recognition
5.2. Student Representative Report - Holmes, Smith and Toftness
5.3. Policy Review Process
            Policy 103 - Complaints - Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons - Review
            Policy 201 - Legal Status of the School Board - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 202 - School Board Officers - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items
5.4. Superintendent Evaluation Update
5.5. Options for Filling School Board Member Vacancy
6. Approve Minutes - June 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
7. Informational Items Included in Packet:
7.1. Administrative Reports
7.1.a. Community Education/Events
7.1.b. Superintendent
7.2. Committee Reports
7.2.a. none
7.2.b. Other Reports
7.2.b.1. Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF)
7.2.b.2. Community Ed Advisory Council
7.2.b.3. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council
7.2.b.4. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers
7.2.b.5. Infinity Online Governing Board
8. Consent Calendar:
8.1. Approve Bills Presented
8.2. Acceptance and Filing of Financial Reports
8.3. Adopt Resolution Accepting Monetary Awards, Donations and Fundraising
9. Personnel Consent Items:
9.1. Renew/Approve the following Coaches/Activities Contracts Effective with the 2026-2027 Fall Season:
9.1.a. Football -
     Bryan Syrstad                Varsity Coach
     Mike Gindorff                  Assistant Coach
     Andrew Moore                Assistant Coach
     Joe McLaughlin              Assistant C Coach
     James Fort                     Assistant C Coach
     Kyle Bendson                7-8 Jr. High Coach
     Casey Kannel                7-8 Jr. High Coach
     Matt Windorski               Volunteer Coach
     Tyler Hendrickson          Volunteer Coach
9.1.b. Cross Country -
     Erica Perpich                Varsity Coach
     Rocky LaBlanc              Assistant Coach
     Cley Twigg                    Volunteer Coach
     Roger Twigg                 Volunteer Coach
     Anna Westin                 Volunteer Coach
9.1.c. Volleyball -
     Nathan Ernst                     Varsity Coach
     Allison Ahonen                   Assistant Coach
     Jamie Welle                       Assistant C Coach
     Megan Syrstad                  7-8 Jr. High Coach
     Devan Bartels                   7-8 Jr. High Coach
9.1.d. Other -
       Jaclyn Larson                         Yearbook Advisor
       Megan Syrstad                       Prom Advisor
9.2. Approve 2026-2027 CIS Instructors:
          Andrew Tuthill (2)                 Michael Gindorff (2)
          Kelly Moore (2)                     Chelsea Lipski (4)
          Jaclyn Larson (4)                  Jessica Dietz (1)
          Andrew Dirks (2)
9.3. Adopt Resignation of Gideon Avelsgard, Softball Head Coach and Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach, Effective at the End of the 2025-2026 Seasons
9.4. Approve 2026-2028 AFSCME Master Agreement
9.5. Employ Ashley Dean, Elementary Teacher, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
9.6. Employ Samilyn Skoog, Elementary Teacher, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
9.7. Employ Kimberly Thiesse, Special Education Teacher, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
9.8. Adopt Resolution Non-Renewing the Dance Coaching Contract of Rachel Norwood
10. Action Items:
10.1. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity
10.2. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 503 - Student Attendance
10.3. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 504 - Student Dress and Appearance
10.4. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 506 - Student Discipline Policy
10.5. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 535 - Service Animals in Schools
10.6. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 597 - Student Use of Cellular Phones and Other Personal Electronic Device Policy
10.7. Adopt 2026-2031 Strategic Plan Student/Staff Support Goals and Objectives 
10.8. Approve 2026-2027 E-Learning Plan
10.9. Set Activity Fees and Gate Fees for 2026-2027
10.10. Set Adult Lunch Price at $5.00 and Adult Breakfast Price at $3.00 for 2026-2027.  These Rates Will Also Apply to Second Student Meals
10.11. Adopt I.S.D. #182 FY28 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan
10.12. Award Milk Bid for 2026-2027 School Year to Cass-Clay Creamery/Kemps Using Escalation Bid
10.13. Award Bread Bid for 2026-2027 School Year to Pan-O-Gold Baking Company
10.14. Award Trash Collection Bid for 2026-2027 School Year to Garrison Disposal
10.15. Approve Updated Organization Chart
10.16. Approve Updated Curriculum Review Cycle for 2026-2027 through 2035-2036
10.17. Accept Resignation of Tommy Sablan, School Board Member, Effective Immediately and with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service to the School Board
10.18. Employ Tommy Sablan, Food Service Director, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
10.19. Set Special Board Meeting for August 10, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. to Appoint a School Board Member to Fill Remainder of Term Due to Vacancy
11. Nominations for School Board Clerk
11.1. Election of Clerk
12. Public Comments
13. Regular Board Meeting -- August 24, 2026 -- Forum Room-Secondary Building
14. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Colleen Kinkaid, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Tommy Sablan, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Wyatt Holmes, Belle Smith and Georgianna Toftness, and Superintendent Rick Aulie
Subject:
2. Welcome to Visitors
Subject:
3. Approve Agenda (Addendum, if included)
Description:
                                                                                                                                                    M_____   2nd_____
Subject:
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Subject:
5. Board Discussion/Comments on the Following Items
Subject:
5.1. Recognition
Subject:
5.2. Student Representative Report - Holmes, Smith and Toftness
Subject:
5.3. Policy Review Process
            Policy 103 - Complaints - Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons - Review
            Policy 201 - Legal Status of the School Board - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 202 - School Board Officers - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items
Attachments:
Subject:
5.4. Superintendent Evaluation Update
Subject:
5.5. Options for Filling School Board Member Vacancy
Subject:
6. Approve Minutes - June 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Description:
                                                                                                                                                    M_____   2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Informational Items Included in Packet:
Subject:
7.1. Administrative Reports
Subject:
7.1.a. Community Education/Events
Attachments:
Subject:
7.1.b. Superintendent
Subject:
7.2. Committee Reports
Subject:
7.2.a. none
Subject:
7.2.b. Other Reports
Subject:
7.2.b.1. Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF)
Subject:
7.2.b.2. Community Ed Advisory Council
Subject:
7.2.b.3. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council
Subject:
7.2.b.4. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers
Subject:
7.2.b.5. Infinity Online Governing Board
Subject:
8. Consent Calendar:
Description:
                                                                                                                                                    M_____   2nd_____
Subject:
8.1. Approve Bills Presented
Attachments:
Subject:
8.2. Acceptance and Filing of Financial Reports
Attachments:
Subject:
8.3. Adopt Resolution Accepting Monetary Awards, Donations and Fundraising
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Personnel Consent Items:
Description:
                                                                                                                                                    M_____   2nd_____
Subject:
9.1. Renew/Approve the following Coaches/Activities Contracts Effective with the 2026-2027 Fall Season:
Subject:
9.1.a. Football -
     Bryan Syrstad                Varsity Coach
     Mike Gindorff                  Assistant Coach
     Andrew Moore                Assistant Coach
     Joe McLaughlin              Assistant C Coach
     James Fort                     Assistant C Coach
     Kyle Bendson                7-8 Jr. High Coach
     Casey Kannel                7-8 Jr. High Coach
     Matt Windorski               Volunteer Coach
     Tyler Hendrickson          Volunteer Coach
Subject:
9.1.b. Cross Country -
     Erica Perpich                Varsity Coach
     Rocky LaBlanc              Assistant Coach
     Cley Twigg                    Volunteer Coach
     Roger Twigg                 Volunteer Coach
     Anna Westin                 Volunteer Coach
Subject:
9.1.c. Volleyball -
     Nathan Ernst                     Varsity Coach
     Allison Ahonen                   Assistant Coach
     Jamie Welle                       Assistant C Coach
     Megan Syrstad                  7-8 Jr. High Coach
     Devan Bartels                   7-8 Jr. High Coach
Subject:
9.1.d. Other -
       Jaclyn Larson                         Yearbook Advisor
       Megan Syrstad                       Prom Advisor
Subject:
9.2. Approve 2026-2027 CIS Instructors:
          Andrew Tuthill (2)                 Michael Gindorff (2)
          Kelly Moore (2)                     Chelsea Lipski (4)
          Jaclyn Larson (4)                  Jessica Dietz (1)
          Andrew Dirks (2)
Subject:
9.3. Adopt Resignation of Gideon Avelsgard, Softball Head Coach and Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach, Effective at the End of the 2025-2026 Seasons
Subject:
9.4. Approve 2026-2028 AFSCME Master Agreement
Subject:
9.5. Employ Ashley Dean, Elementary Teacher, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
9.6. Employ Samilyn Skoog, Elementary Teacher, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
9.7. Employ Kimberly Thiesse, Special Education Teacher, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
Subject:
9.8. Adopt Resolution Non-Renewing the Dance Coaching Contract of Rachel Norwood
Subject:
10. Action Items:
Subject:
10.1. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 503 - Student Attendance
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.3. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 504 - Student Dress and Appearance
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.4. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 506 - Student Discipline Policy
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.5. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 535 - Service Animals in Schools
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.6. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 597 - Student Use of Cellular Phones and Other Personal Electronic Device Policy
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.7. Adopt 2026-2031 Strategic Plan Student/Staff Support Goals and Objectives 
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.8. Approve 2026-2027 E-Learning Plan
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.9. Set Activity Fees and Gate Fees for 2026-2027
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.10. Set Adult Lunch Price at $5.00 and Adult Breakfast Price at $3.00 for 2026-2027.  These Rates Will Also Apply to Second Student Meals
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Subject:
10.11. Adopt I.S.D. #182 FY28 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.12. Award Milk Bid for 2026-2027 School Year to Cass-Clay Creamery/Kemps Using Escalation Bid
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.13. Award Bread Bid for 2026-2027 School Year to Pan-O-Gold Baking Company
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.14. Award Trash Collection Bid for 2026-2027 School Year to Garrison Disposal
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.15. Approve Updated Organization Chart
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.16. Approve Updated Curriculum Review Cycle for 2026-2027 through 2035-2036
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Attachments:
Subject:
10.17. Accept Resignation of Tommy Sablan, School Board Member, Effective Immediately and with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service to the School Board
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Subject:
10.18. Employ Tommy Sablan, Food Service Director, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Subject:
10.19. Set Special Board Meeting for August 10, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. to Appoint a School Board Member to Fill Remainder of Term Due to Vacancy
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Subject:
11. Nominations for School Board Clerk
Subject:
11.1. Election of Clerk
Description:
                                                                                                                                          M_____ 2nd_____
Subject:
12. Public Comments
Subject:
13. Regular Board Meeting -- August 24, 2026 -- Forum Room-Secondary Building
Subject:
14. Adjourn
Description:
                                                                                                                                                      M_____   2nd_____

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