Meeting Agenda
1. Call meeting to order by the chairperson
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Public Hearing for Proposed Property Tax Abatement
5. *Comments from visitors
5.A.
  • Comments from visitors must be in relation to Aitkin Public Schools and/or to agenda items.
  • We recommend that you sign up at the comment table if you wish to speak. You will be called up in order as listed on the sign-up sheet. When you come forward to comment, please be seated at the comment table facing the Board Members. State your name prior to your comment. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes.
  • The Board will not engage in any discussion or debate during this comment session. The Board will take the information and find answers as appropriate.
  • As part of Board protocol, it is unacceptable for any speaker to slander or engage in character assassination at a public board meeting. 
6. Approval of agenda - revise or remove as needed
7. Scheduled presentations: (Max. 10 Minutes)
8. Old Business:  
8.A. Approve the following Policy 721 - 1 Meeting Adoption:
9. New business:
9.A. Approve consent agenda items as follows:
9.A.1. Approve the following School Board Meeting Minutes: 
May 18, 2026 , Special School Board Meeting  June 5, 2026
9.A.2. Approve financials for the month of May 2026:
  • Office receipts in the amount of $3,445,243.42
  • Report of expenditures, including $389,433.50 for bills and $1,098,503.88 for payroll and district contribution to PERA, TRA, OASDI/Medicare and 403(b).
  • Donations in the amount of $2,950.00
  • Wire transfers in the amount of $1,600,000.00.
  • Employee reimbursements.
9.A.3. Approve Hirings:
9.A.3.a. Michaela Monson- Family & Consumer Science - 2026-27 
9.A.3.b. Josh Voller - Agriculture Education - 2026-27 
9.A.3.c. Chelsie Meyer - Special Ed - 2026-27 
9.A.3.d. Sara Warren - Spanish - 2026-27 
9.A.3.e. Karissa St. Onge- Payroll Specialist Position
9.A.3.f. Lauren Pankow - Instrumental Music-Pep Band Advisor 
9.A.3.g. Logan Roos- Media Center Technician
9.A.3.h. Sara Warren- long term sub position - HS English Teacher (Nov-Feb)
9.A.3.i. Irma Boerhave-long term sub position -Spanish Teacher (Nov-Feb)
9.A.3.j. Julie Nowlan - Speech Paraprofessional 
9.A.3.k. Cassidy Elhard - Van Driver 
9.A.4. Consider and approve extracurricular positions
9.A.4.a. Football Head Coach- Alan Hills 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.b. Football Assistant Coach - Scott Miller 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.c. Football Assistant Coach- Rob Williams 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.d. Football Assistant Coach-Jason Henke 2026-27Season
9.A.4.e. Football Assistant Coach - Greg Hills  2026-27 Season
9.A.4.f. JD Green - Football Jr High Coach 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.g. Rory Sanders - Football Jr High Coach 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.h. Michael Reem - Football Volunteer 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.i. Stacy Westerlund - Football Volunteer 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.j. Ryan Broekel - Football Volunteer  2026-27 Season
9.A.4.k. Peter Yunker - Football Volunteer 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.l. Wade Zubke - Volleyball Head Coach  2026-27 Season
9.A.4.m. Kristen Ratz - Volleyball Head Assistant 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.n. Shelby Coombs - Volleyball C Squad Coach  2026-27 Season
9.A.4.o. Lena Broeckel - Volleyball Jr. High Coach 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.p. Delene Sanders-Volleyball Jr. High Coach  2026-27 Season
9.A.4.q. Staci Cluff - Volleyball Volunteer  2026-27 Season
9.A.4.r. Noelle Jones - Volleyball Volunteer 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.s. Kate Pelarski - Volleyball Volunteer 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.t. Steve Michaletz - Volleyball Volunteer 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.u. Lydia Fellerman - Volleyball Volunteer  2026-27 Season
9.A.4.v. Mark Jackson -Volleyball Volunteer 2026-27 Season 
9.A.4.w. Jen Waldorf - Tennis (girls) Head Coach 2026-27 Season
9.A.4.x. Blaise Sanford - Tennis (girls) JH/Assistant Coach  2026-27 Season
9.A.4.y. Tracy Kennedy - Tennis (girls) Volunteer 2026-27 Season 
9.A.5. Approve resignations
9.A.5.a. Justine Nordick - Assistant Girls Tennis coach
9.A.5.b. Patty Voller - Paraprofessional   High School 
9.A.5.c. Heather Hipp - Business Manager
9.A.5.d. Joni Eck - Custodian Rippleside
9.A.6. Consider and approve Nedra Henline contract -Community Education Director/Kids Club Coordinator  2026,2027, 2028
9.A.7. Consider and approve Principals Master Agreement - 2025,2026,2027
9.A.8. Consider and approve Steve Snyder contract - Building & Grounds Supervisor
2026-27, 2027-28
9.A.9. Approve hours for Dan Stifter to assist during the Superintendent transition as needed July through September 2026 of up to 30 hours at $50 per hour.
9.A.10. Renew MSHSL Membership 
9.A.11. Consider and approve CLC-College in the Schools contract.
9.A.12. Consider and approve ARCC 2026-2027 Service Contract
9.A.13. Ediam Authorization 2026-27 School Year
9.B. Discussion Items:

9.B.1. Resolution Granting Property Tax Abatement
9.B.2. Intent Resolution Related to the Issuance of the School District’s General Obligation Facilities Maintenance, Capital Facilities and Tax Abatement Bonds
9.B.3. Approve Resolution of Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy
9.B.4. Consider and approve enrolled Aitkin students being admitted into home athletic events at no cost
9.B.5. Discuss and approve FY26 revised budget and preliminary FY27 budget
9.B.6. Superintendent Orientation
10. Administrative reports:
10.A. Board Members Reports:
10.B. Committee Reports:
10.C. Principal's Report:
     Ms. DeMars, Aitkin High School
SP Goal 10
10.D. Community Education - Nedra Henline
SP Goal 10
10.E. Superintendent's report:
10.E.1. Enrollment Update
10.E.2. ICS Professional Services Update
10.E.3. Other:
10.F. Upcoming meetings:
School Board Meeting-July 20, 2026 - 6:30 pm-AHS Media Center
11. Other:
12. Adjourn
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Meeting: June 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM - School Board Meeting - This meeting will not be live streamed, a recording will be available at a later date
Subject:
1. Call meeting to order by the chairperson
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3. Roll Call
Subject:
4. Public Hearing for Proposed Property Tax Abatement
Attachments:
Subject:
5. *Comments from visitors
Subject:
5.A.
  • Comments from visitors must be in relation to Aitkin Public Schools and/or to agenda items.
  • We recommend that you sign up at the comment table if you wish to speak. You will be called up in order as listed on the sign-up sheet. When you come forward to comment, please be seated at the comment table facing the Board Members. State your name prior to your comment. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes.
  • The Board will not engage in any discussion or debate during this comment session. The Board will take the information and find answers as appropriate.
  • As part of Board protocol, it is unacceptable for any speaker to slander or engage in character assassination at a public board meeting. 
Subject:
6. Approval of agenda - revise or remove as needed
Subject:
7. Scheduled presentations: (Max. 10 Minutes)
Subject:
8. Old Business:  
Subject:
8.A. Approve the following Policy 721 - 1 Meeting Adoption:
Attachments:
Subject:
9. New business:
Subject:
9.A. Approve consent agenda items as follows:
Subject:
9.A.1. Approve the following School Board Meeting Minutes: 
May 18, 2026 , Special School Board Meeting  June 5, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.2. Approve financials for the month of May 2026:
  • Office receipts in the amount of $3,445,243.42
  • Report of expenditures, including $389,433.50 for bills and $1,098,503.88 for payroll and district contribution to PERA, TRA, OASDI/Medicare and 403(b).
  • Donations in the amount of $2,950.00
  • Wire transfers in the amount of $1,600,000.00.
  • Employee reimbursements.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.3. Approve Hirings:
Subject:
9.A.3.a. Michaela Monson- Family & Consumer Science - 2026-27 
Subject:
9.A.3.b. Josh Voller - Agriculture Education - 2026-27 
Subject:
9.A.3.c. Chelsie Meyer - Special Ed - 2026-27 
Subject:
9.A.3.d. Sara Warren - Spanish - 2026-27 
Subject:
9.A.3.e. Karissa St. Onge- Payroll Specialist Position
Subject:
9.A.3.f. Lauren Pankow - Instrumental Music-Pep Band Advisor 
Subject:
9.A.3.g. Logan Roos- Media Center Technician
Subject:
9.A.3.h. Sara Warren- long term sub position - HS English Teacher (Nov-Feb)
Subject:
9.A.3.i. Irma Boerhave-long term sub position -Spanish Teacher (Nov-Feb)
Subject:
9.A.3.j. Julie Nowlan - Speech Paraprofessional 
Subject:
9.A.3.k. Cassidy Elhard - Van Driver 
Subject:
9.A.4. Consider and approve extracurricular positions
Subject:
9.A.4.a. Football Head Coach- Alan Hills 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.b. Football Assistant Coach - Scott Miller 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.c. Football Assistant Coach- Rob Williams 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.d. Football Assistant Coach-Jason Henke 2026-27Season
Subject:
9.A.4.e. Football Assistant Coach - Greg Hills  2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.f. JD Green - Football Jr High Coach 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.g. Rory Sanders - Football Jr High Coach 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.h. Michael Reem - Football Volunteer 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.i. Stacy Westerlund - Football Volunteer 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.j. Ryan Broekel - Football Volunteer  2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.k. Peter Yunker - Football Volunteer 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.l. Wade Zubke - Volleyball Head Coach  2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.m. Kristen Ratz - Volleyball Head Assistant 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.n. Shelby Coombs - Volleyball C Squad Coach  2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.o. Lena Broeckel - Volleyball Jr. High Coach 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.p. Delene Sanders-Volleyball Jr. High Coach  2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.q. Staci Cluff - Volleyball Volunteer  2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.r. Noelle Jones - Volleyball Volunteer 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.s. Kate Pelarski - Volleyball Volunteer 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.t. Steve Michaletz - Volleyball Volunteer 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.u. Lydia Fellerman - Volleyball Volunteer  2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.v. Mark Jackson -Volleyball Volunteer 2026-27 Season 
Subject:
9.A.4.w. Jen Waldorf - Tennis (girls) Head Coach 2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.x. Blaise Sanford - Tennis (girls) JH/Assistant Coach  2026-27 Season
Subject:
9.A.4.y. Tracy Kennedy - Tennis (girls) Volunteer 2026-27 Season 
Subject:
9.A.5. Approve resignations
Subject:
9.A.5.a. Justine Nordick - Assistant Girls Tennis coach
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.5.b. Patty Voller - Paraprofessional   High School 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.5.c. Heather Hipp - Business Manager
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.5.d. Joni Eck - Custodian Rippleside
Subject:
9.A.6. Consider and approve Nedra Henline contract -Community Education Director/Kids Club Coordinator  2026,2027, 2028
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.7. Consider and approve Principals Master Agreement - 2025,2026,2027
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.8. Consider and approve Steve Snyder contract - Building & Grounds Supervisor
2026-27, 2027-28
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.9. Approve hours for Dan Stifter to assist during the Superintendent transition as needed July through September 2026 of up to 30 hours at $50 per hour.
Subject:
9.A.10. Renew MSHSL Membership 
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.11. Consider and approve CLC-College in the Schools contract.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.12. Consider and approve ARCC 2026-2027 Service Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
9.A.13. Ediam Authorization 2026-27 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Discussion Items:
Subject:

9.B.1. Resolution Granting Property Tax Abatement
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B.2. Intent Resolution Related to the Issuance of the School District’s General Obligation Facilities Maintenance, Capital Facilities and Tax Abatement Bonds
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B.3. Approve Resolution of Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B.4. Consider and approve enrolled Aitkin students being admitted into home athletic events at no cost
Subject:
9.B.5. Discuss and approve FY26 revised budget and preliminary FY27 budget
Subject:
9.B.6. Superintendent Orientation
Subject:
10. Administrative reports:
Subject:
10.A. Board Members Reports:
Subject:
10.B. Committee Reports:
Subject:
10.C. Principal's Report:
     Ms. DeMars, Aitkin High School
SP Goal 10
Subject:
10.D. Community Education - Nedra Henline
SP Goal 10
Attachments:
Subject:
10.E. Superintendent's report:
Subject:
10.E.1. Enrollment Update
Attachments:
Subject:
10.E.2. ICS Professional Services Update
Subject:
10.E.3. Other:
Subject:
10.F. Upcoming meetings:
School Board Meeting-July 20, 2026 - 6:30 pm-AHS Media Center
Subject:
11. Other:
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Adjourn

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