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 MAY 18, 2026
IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR MAY 2026
IV.C. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
IV.D. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
IV.E. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
IV.F. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
IV.G. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
IV.H. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
IV.I. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE REGULAR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
IV.J. DESIGNATE IDENTIFIED OFFICIAL WITH AUTHORITY 
IV.K. ADOPT THE 2026-2027 FACILITIES RENTAL HANDBOOK
IV.L. APPROVE AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION AID APPLICATION
V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
V.A. FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES UPDATE
V.B. TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
VI. ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. ACCEPT REPORT ON 2025-2026 DISTRICT OPERATIONAL PLAN END OF YEAR UPDATE
VI.B. ACCEPT A COMP REPORT
VI.C. ADOPT RESOLUTION REVISING POPULATION ESTIMATE
VI.D. APPROVE PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
VI.E. APPROVE 2026-2027 FEES AND PRICES
VI.F. APPROVE PRELIMINARY 2026-2027 BUDGET
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. REVIEW SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION SUMMARY
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 15, 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:

Eighth grader PJ Vanderheiden reached the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, tying for 30th place in the nation.

Athletes recognized this past month as Central Lakes Conference Performers of the Week in their respective sport include:
  • Emmy Erickson - Girls Golf: shot a score of 87 at Territory and 93 at The Classic

The Girls Golf Team took the title of Section 8AAA Champions and are headed to the State Tournament.

Individually, Ellie Sticha won the Girls Golf Section Championship and is a finalist for Ms. MN Golf. Additional top 10 finishers at the Section Championship were Mattea LeClair, tying for 4th place, Kaiya Chapin in 8th place and Cadence Simon taking 10th place.

Girls Golf coach, Lauren Stockmoe was named Section 8AAA Assistant Coach of the Year.

In Boys Golf, Weston Nyberg had the CLC Low Scoring Average for the 2nd year in a row and tied for the Individual Section Champion. Blake Scholl placed 5th at Sections and Brady Gundberg placed 6th. All three earned a trip to the State Tournament for individual competition.

Nathan Cook and Donovan Rousu will represent Alexandria at the Individual State Doubles Boys Tennis Tournament.

Landon Gess-Norling was selected to be on the 2026 North All Star Team in the MSHSBCA Twins Community Fund All Star Series.

Boys and Girls Track once again saw multiple athletes place well at the Section Meet and continue on to the State Meet:
  • Adrian Miles placed 1st in both the shot put and discus at Sections; he earned 3rd place in shot put at State while setting a school record and is the State Champion for discus
  • Jakin Miller placed 2nd in the 1600m at Sections and 19th at State
  • Micah Kietzman placed 2nd in the triple jump at Sections and 9th at State
  • Cole Krohnfeldt placed 4thi in discus at Sections and 24th at State
  • Emma Bassen placed 2nd in the 800m at Section and 15th at State
  • Elly Homelvig placed 2nd in the 300m hurdles at Sections and 19th at State and also placed 2nd in the high jump at Sections and 15th at State
  • Payten Kor placed 3rd in the 200m at Sections and 21st at State
  • Emma Bassen, Kate Jahner, Izzy Nei and Mila Warzecha placed 5th in the 4x800 relay at Sections
Subject:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Subject:
IV.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MAY 18, 2026
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the May 18, 2026 regular board meeting.
 

RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed.
 
Subject:
IV.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR MAY 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 May 2026.
 
Subject:
IV.C. 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.D. 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 the MN Department of Natural Resources for $2,000 to purchase fishing equipment for students to use.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the school board approve the resolution to submit the grant applications and donation requests.
 
Subject:
IV.E. 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.F. 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 520 - Student Surveys
  • Policy 521 - Student Disability Nondiscrimination
  • Policy 523 - Policies Incorporated by Reference
  • Policy 525 - Student Use of Vehicles During the School Day
  • Policy 526 - Hazing Prohibition
  • Policy 527 - Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections and Searches

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.G. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following policies received a first reading at the May 2026 board meeting:
 
  • Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
  • Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
  • Policy 506 - District-Wide Student Discipline
  • Policy 806 - Crisis Management


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 414, 415, 506 and 806. 
 
Subject:
IV.H. 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:
  • Service Agreement between the Runestone Area Education District and Alexandria Public Schools beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
  • Health and Safety Service Agreement between Lakes Country Service Cooperative and Alexandria Public Schools beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
Subject:
IV.I. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE REGULAR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AND LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide the resolution for termination of substitute teachers in the District.  This is an annual action taken by the school board that is required as a result of Minnesota state statutes related to continuous contracts.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt the resolution terminating regular substitute teachers and long-term substitute teachers.
 
Subject:
IV.J. DESIGNATE IDENTIFIED OFFICIAL WITH AUTHORITY 
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board (PELSB), and Office of Higher Education (OHE) require annual designation of an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for each local education agency that uses the Education Identity Access Management (EDIAM) system.  The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing and recertifying user access for their local education agency in accordance with the State of Minnesota Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will authorize user access to State of Minnesota Education secure systems in accordance with the user’s assigned job duties, and will revoke that user’s access when it is no longer needed to perform their job duties.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board authorize Rick Sansted, ID: rsansted to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Alexandria Public School District 0206-01.
 
Subject:
IV.K. ADOPT THE 2026-2027 FACILITIES RENTAL HANDBOOK
Presenter:
Lynn Jenc
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide information regarding the 2026-2027 Facilities Rental Handbook & Procedures.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board adopt the 2026-2027 Facilities Handbook & Procedures document.

 
Subject:
IV.L. APPROVE AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION AID APPLICATION
Presenter:
Trish Perry
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The American Indian Education Aid (AIEA) program provides per-pupil funding to districts that report an American Indian student count of 20 or more on their October 1 MARSS report. To participate in the program, districts must submit an application detailing how they will enhance the education and support of American Indian Pupils.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends that the board approve the American Indian Education Aid Application as presented.
 
Subject:
V. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
V.A. FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES UPDATE
Presenter:
Janeen Peterson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Janeen Peterson, Food & Nutrition Services Director, will provide information on the FNS program in the school district.  A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.
 
Subject:
V.B. TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Presenter:
Kevin Brezina
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Kevin Brezina will share highlights from the Technology Department.  A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting.

No formal action is expected.
 
Subject:
VI. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VI.A. ACCEPT REPORT ON 2025-2026 DISTRICT OPERATIONAL PLAN END OF YEAR UPDATE
Presenter:
Trish Perry
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Trish Perry will provide an end of year update on the 2025-2026 District Operational Plan.  The following pages provide further information.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the summary of the 2025-2026 District Operational Plan as presented.
 
Subject:
VI.B. ACCEPT A COMP REPORT
Presenter:
Trish Perry
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Trish Perry will provide an overview of the 2025-2026 A Comp Annual report.  Under Minnesota Statutes, section 122A.414, subdivision 3(a) the report must be submitted to the school board by June of each year and include findings and recommendations for the program.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board accept the 2025-2026 A Comp Annual report as presented.
 
Subject:
VI.C. ADOPT RESOLUTION REVISING POPULATION ESTIMATE
Presenter:
Lynn Jenc
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The administration recommends that the board approve a resolution revising the population estimate for the school district in calculating the district’s Community Education funding formula.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends adopting the following resolution to revise the district’s population estimate to be 32,743.

 
Subject:
VI.D. APPROVE PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The district administration received bids for property and liability insurance for the district. It is recommended to approve the bid from Zimny Insurance.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board accept the bid from Zimny Insurance for property and liability insurance coverage.
 
Subject:
VI.E. APPROVE 2026-2027 FEES AND PRICES
Presenter:
Lauren Syrup
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide comparison information for fees and prices associated with District Activities and Food & Nutrition Services.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the summary of the 2026-2027 fees and prices as presented.
 
Subject:
VI.F. APPROVE PRELIMINARY 2026-2027 BUDGET
Presenter:
Lauren Syrup
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The following pages provide the proposed preliminary budget for 2026-2027.  Lauren Syrup, CESO representative, will provide further information on the proposed budget.  The administration developed the budget based on school board approved assumptions.  The Budget/Facilities Committee has reviewed the proposal and is in support of its adoption.  Further discussion will occur at the meeting.


RECOMMENDATION:

The administration recommends the board approve the 2026-2027 preliminary budget 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. REVIEW SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION SUMMARY
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION:

The board will discuss the summary of the superintendent evaluation.  The Personnel/Negotiation Committee met with the superintendent on June 11, 2025 to review the summary report of the evaluation.  There will be more discussion at the time of the meeting.
 
Subject:
X. ADJOURNMENT

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