Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approve Agenda
V. Approve Consent Agenda
V.A. Leave/Resignation/Retirement
V.B. Employment Recommendations
VI. New/Other Business
VI.A. Review and Approval of Property & Casualty Insurance
VI.B. Recommend Approval of MN State High School League Resolution Form A
VI.C. Recommend Approval of MN State High School League Resolution Form B
VI.D. Update of Cybersecurity System Grant Received
VI.E. Recommend Approval of Change in Upcoming Board Meetings
VI.F. Facility Audit Update
VI.G. Board Member Recognition/Shout Outs
VII. Administrators/Supervisors/Reports
VII.A. Board Member Event Appearances
VII.B. What's New
VIII. Next Meeting Dates:
Regular Board Meeting-Monday November 10, 2025 6:30 pm HLWW HS Media Center
Work Session Meeting-Monday November 17, 2025 6:30 pm HLWW HS Media Center
 
IX. Items for next meeting
X. Adjournment
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Meeting: October 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Work Session Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
III. Roll Call
Description:
Allie Bauman        Ben Borrell        Josh Borrell           Katie Koch 
         Brian Marketon          Shannah Mulvihill           Kelsey Puncochar                      
 
Subject:
IV. Approve Agenda
Description:
_____ recommended approval of the agenda; ____ seconded; motion carried/failed.
 
Subject:
V. Approve Consent Agenda
Description:
_____ motioned to approve the consent agenda; ____ seconded; motion carried/failed.
Subject:
V.A. Leave/Resignation/Retirement
Description:
The administration recommends approving the resignation of Andraya Parenteau as an Assistant Speech Coach effective the 2025-26 season and Raja Ellman as a Winsted Elementary Paraprofessional effective October 29, 2025.
 
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V.B. Employment Recommendations
Description:
The administration recommends approving the employment of Jodie VanDeWalker as a part-time custodian at Humphrey Elementary effective October 20, 2025, filling an open position.
 
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Subject:
VI. New/Other Business
Subject:
VI.A. Review and Approval of Property & Casualty Insurance
Description:
Erin Kutz, Flagship Insurance Representative, will review information about our property and casualty insurance renewal.   The recommendation is to renew coverage with Hanover as quoted, and renew coverage with Beazley for Cyber Liability.  (Assuming competitive quotes have not been received from EMC or Selective).

____ recommended approval of -------------------------------; _____ seconded; motion carried/failed.
 
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Subject:
VI.B. Recommend Approval of MN State High School League Resolution Form A
Description:
Joe Puncochar, Activities Director, recommends approval of the MSHSL resolution, Form A grant — the Form A grant is a way to make up some of the money that we lose for our student who get free or reduced activity fees due to their economic status.  The MSHSL offers these grants once a year, and we have typically applied and received both grants.

______ recommended approval of the MN State High School League resolution supporting form A application; _____ seconded; motion carried/failed.
 
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Subject:
VI.C. Recommend Approval of MN State High School League Resolution Form B
Description:
Joe Puncochar, Activities Director, recommends approval of the MSHSL resolution, Form B grant —we have used these funds to help pay for the 9th grade respect retreat and CPR/AED training for coaches.  The MSHSL offers these grants once a year and we have typically applied and received both grants.

______ recommended approval of the MN State High School League resolution supporting form B application; _____ seconded; motion carried/failed.
 
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Subject:
VI.D. Update of Cybersecurity System Grant Received
Description:
Superintendent Edwards will give an update about the Cybersecurity System grant.  Information uploaded 10-20-25.
 
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Subject:
VI.E. Recommend Approval of Change in Upcoming Board Meetings
Description:
The recommendation is to change the November work session to November 17-to be able to have Amy Jordan from MSBA attend; change the December regular meeting to December 15-to be able to have the full board in attendance.  The truth in taxation hearing will remain on December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm as we have published to the counties.

______ recommended approval to change the November work session to November 17 and change the December regular meeting to December 15; _____ seconded; motion carried/failed.
 
Subject:
VI.F. Facility Audit Update
Description:
The B&G committee will give an update about the facility audit.
 
Subject:
VI.G. Board Member Recognition/Shout Outs
Description:
Board members will verbally recognize positive things in the district.
 
Subject:
VII. Administrators/Supervisors/Reports
Subject:
VII.A. Board Member Event Appearances
Description:
Upcoming Board Member Event Appearances:
Calendar Link
Leaders in Education Excellence (LEEA) October 29-Resource Training @ 4:30pm
Educational Support Staff (ESS) November 19-Resource Training @ 4:30pm
Students of Excellence April 22-Resource Training @ 4:30pm
Subject:
VII.B. What's New
Subject:
VIII. Next Meeting Dates:
Regular Board Meeting-Monday November 10, 2025 6:30 pm HLWW HS Media Center
Work Session Meeting-Monday November 17, 2025 6:30 pm HLWW HS Media Center
 
Subject:
IX. Items for next meeting
Description:
Regular Meeting:
• Bill Reader for October-Bauman
• Bill Reader for November-B Borrell
• Bill Reader for December-J Borrell
• Leave/Resignations/Retirements
• Employment Recommendations
• Approve Second Reading of Policies
• Approve First Reading of Policies
• Approve Treasurer Report-January, April, July, October
• Monthly Budget Report
• Review/Approve the 2024-25 Audit

Work Session:
• Discuss with MSBA the new Superintendent Transition
• Discuss 
• Discuss 
 
Subject:
X. Adjournment
Description:

_____ adjourned the meeting at _____pm.

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