Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 16, 2026 AND WORK SESSION ON MARCH 30, 2026
IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR MARCH 2026
IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR MARCH 2026
IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
IV.E. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
IV.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
IV.G. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
IV.H. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
IV.I. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
IV.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
IV.K. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
V.A. MILTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
V.B. GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
V.C. CARLOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
VI. ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A TIER 1 OR TIER 2 TEACHER
VI.B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NONRENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
VI.C. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
VI.D. APPROVE MOU FOR SUMMIT
VI.E. APPROVE MOU FOR CARLOS
VI.F. ADOPT CONTINGENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO CHOOSING NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND CALLING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIMARY ELECTION
VI.G. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF RFP FOR PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
VI.H. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR NO PARKING ON MCKAY AVE
VII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
VII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
VII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
VII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
VIII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Subject:
III. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Rick Sansted will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride."  The persons being recognized this month are as follows:

Sara Kosters has been selected as the Western Division Assistant Principal of the Year by the MN Association of Secondary School Principals.

Bella Qual has been chosen as a recipient of the Rising Star Award by the Minnesota Aspiration in Computing Awards (MnAiC) program.

Sam Kalina and Micah Overshiner were awarded the State Scholastic Award from the MSHSL Coaches Association in Boys Swim & Dive.

The Boys Basketball Team won the Section Tournament and earned a trip to State.

Mason Witt has become a finalist for the 2026 McDonald Award and was chosen to represent Class 3A on the All-Minnesota Boys Basketball Team.

The Girls Basketball Team was awarded the CLC Sportsmanship Award for the 2025-26 season.

CLC Girls Hockey Players of the Year included two from Alexandria: Maya Dutton received accolades for Offensive Player of the Year, while Victoria Meyer was named Goalie of the Year.

Lilly Dutton, Isabella Nei and Jersey Severson received Academic All State Honors from the Girls Hockey Coaches Association.

Multiple students qualified for the HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC) this year:
  • CERT Skills: Danika Klug and Maddie Buck (4th place at the State Competition)
  • Chemistry: Alex Rodriguez (3rd place)
  • Community Awareness: Abby Scheller, Abbey Walz, Analia Sosa and Ella Walz (4th place)
  • HOSA Bowl: Allison Khaghany, Claire Eken, Damian Brezina and Ella Vanderheiden (3rd place)
  • Nursing Assisting: Aiari Hopp (1st place)
  • Occupational Therapy: Ruby Chipman (2nd place)
  • Physical Therapy: Jaxon Wirth (1st place)
  • Respiratory Therapy: Lexi Bergs (2nd place)

The Central Lakes Indoor Track Championships produced two event winners from Alexandria, both in shot put: Nora Urness threw 35’ 1" and Adrian Miles threw 54’ 0".

Ruby Chipman placed 3rd in Prose at the Section 8AA Speech Meet and will be continuing on to the State Tournament.

Athletes recognized this past month as Central Lakes Conference Performers of the Week in their respective sport include:
  • Landon Gess Norling - Baseball: pitched 7 innings, allowed 1 run, had 5 hits, 6 Ks and 1 walk

Our Mock Trial Team competed at the State competition for the first time ever, taking 16th place overall.

The Robotics Team won the Gracious Professionalism Award at the Great Northern Regional in Grand Forks.
 
Subject:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Subject:
IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MARCH 16, 2026 AND WORK SESSION ON MARCH 30, 2026
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the March 16, 2026 regular board meeting and the March 30, 2026 work session.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed.
 
Subject:
IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR MARCH 2026
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The listing of bills for payment is the last attachment to this agenda.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the payment of bills for March 2026.

 
Subject:
IV.C. APPROVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR MARCH 2026
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide a summary report of revenue and expenditures for the district as of March 31, 2026. 


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the revenue and expenditures reports for the month of March 2026.
 
Subject:
IV.D. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Personnel recommendations are made monthly. The conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and where applicable, the issuance of the required license.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the personnel recommendations as presented on the following pages.
 
Subject:
IV.E. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The administration recommends that the school board approve the submission of the following:
 
  • Grant application to Como Park and Conservatory for $1,350 to help defray transportation costs for the Carlos 1st grade field trip to Como Zoo.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant applications and donation requests.
 
Subject:
IV.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

As per district policy, the board is required to approve the submission and acceptance of donations and grants to the district that exceed $1,000.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the school board approve the attached resolution accepting grants and donations to the school district.
Subject:
IV.G. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

As per district policy, the board is required to approve all extended field trips that involve one or more overnight stays.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends that the school board approve the following extended field trips:
  • The FFA students are requesting permission to travel to Minneapolis, MN on April 19-21, 2026 to compete at the 2026 FFA State Convention.
  • The Boys Varsity Golf Team is requesting permission to travel to Morton, MN on May 1-2 to participate in a golf tournament and to Park Rapids, MN on May 26-28, 2026 to participate in the Section Golf Tournament.
  • The AAHS Spanish class is requesting permission to travel to Costa Rica on February 12-21, 2028 grow their skills in independent language use and gain cultural knowledge.
Subject:
IV.H. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

As per district policy, the board is required to approve all fundraising activities.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration is recommending that the school board approve the following fundraiser:
  • The Track & Field Teams will have the Fruity Bowls food truck available to AAHS students in the student parking lot after school to raise money to offset costs related to upgrading equipment and travel need for the teams.
  • The Girls Basketball Team will host a Golf Tournament and Wood Fire Pizza to help purchase equipment for the K-12 program, pay for transportation and other costs associated with program.
Subject:
IV.I. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading.  Administration will review the policies at the meeting.
 
  • Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records

The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policies at their committee meeting and supports the additions and revisions.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the policies listed above.
 
Subject:
IV.J. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following policies received a first reading at the February 2026 board meeting:
 
  • Incident Report Form
  • Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave
  • Policy 522 - Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
  • Policy 616 - School District System Accountability
  • Policy 722 - Public Data and Data Subject Requests


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt the Incident Report Form and Policies 410, 522, 616, 625 and 722. 
 
Subject:
IV.K. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Annually, the school board approves educational agreements between the District and various consultants, agencies and service providers.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the following agreement:
  • Statement of Assurances & Certifications between Alexandria Technical and Community College and Alexandria Public Schools for RAED
  • Affiliation Agreement between Valley City State University and Alexandria Public Schools beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
Subject:
V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
V.A. MILTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Trish Perry
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Trish Perry will share highlights from the Miltona Elementary School.  A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.
 
Subject:
V.B. GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Michelle Bethke-Kaliher will share highlights from the Garfield Elementary School.  A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.
 
Subject:
V.C. CARLOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Rick Sansted will share highlights from the Carlos Elementary School.  A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.
 
Subject:
VI. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VI.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A TIER 1 OR TIER 2 TEACHER
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following page provides the resolution the school board is required to adopt identifying Tier 1 and Tier 2 teachers whose positions may be reduced or discontinued in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding.  Jessie Hjelle will provide additional background information regarding the resolution.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolution Nonrenewing a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Teacher for the following probationary staff members:
 
  • Brooklyn Bruner
Subject:
VI.B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NONRENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide the resolutions the school board is required to adopt identifying probationary staff members whose positions may be reduced or discontinued in the upcoming school year due to changes in student enrollment and/or availability of funding.  Jessie Hjelle will provide additional background information regarding the resolutions.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt the Resolutions Nonrenewing a Probationary Teacher for the following probationary staff members:
 
  • Brandon Richards
  • Amanda Steinbeisser
  • Sarah Spieker
  • Lauren Pankow
  • Morgan Herzog
  • Nancy Hasz
Subject:
VI.C. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

A tentative settlement was reached between the District and the following employee group:
 
  • Secretarial/Administrative Assistants

Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide an overview of the work agreement.  The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreements.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the following:
  • Work agreements between the District and Secretarial/Administrative Assistants for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years
Subject:
VI.D. APPROVE MOU FOR SUMMIT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

A tentative agreement was reached to add the following MOU to the Master Agreement between the District and Certified Staff:
 
  • To approve a three-year incentive program aimed at attracting and retaining licensed, experienced special education teachers for the Summit Level III Behavior Program, in support of program stability, consistency and instructional quality.

Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide an overview of the Memorandum of Agreement.  The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreement.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the MOU as presented.
 
Subject:
VI.E. APPROVE MOU FOR CARLOS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

A tentative agreement was reached to add the following MOU to the Master Agreement between the District and Certified Staff:
 
  • To approve modifications to the Master Agreement for Carlos C.A.R.D.I.N.A.L. Academy teachers to align duty days and related provisions with the transition to a four-day school week for the 2026-27 school year.

Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide an overview of the Memorandum of Agreement.  The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreement.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the MOU as presented.
 
Subject:
VI.F. ADOPT CONTINGENT RESOLUTION RELATING TO CHOOSING NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND CALLING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIMARY ELECTION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide the resolution and notice related to the August 11, 2026 school board primary election.  The resolution establishes the opportunity to utilize a primary election to choose nominees based upon the number affidavits of candidacy filed and directs the district to publish and post the required notices.  These documents are required by law.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends that the board adopt the Resolution and Notice as presented.
 
Subject:
VI.G. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF RFP FOR PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Rick Sansted will provide information on the issuance of Request for Proposals for property and casualty insurance.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration is recommending that the board approve issuing RFPs for property and casualty insurance.
 
Subject:
VI.H. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR NO PARKING ON MCKAY AVE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide the resolution and map requesting a no parking zone during school hours on McKay Avenue (CSAH 46) in front of Discovery Middle School.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends that the board adopt the Resolution as presented.
 
Subject:
VII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION

The district administrative team will provide informational updates to the board at the meeting. 

The following pages provide the minutes of recent meetings of the Personnel/Negotiation Committee, Curriculum/Policy Committee and the Budget/Facilities Committee. 

Also, school board members will share information and other updates as appropriate.
 
Subject:
VII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Subject:
VII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Subject:
VII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
VII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Subject:
VIII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
Subject:
IX. ADJOURNMENT

Web Viewer