Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
3.1. Shelly Franklin will share on the Book Blast.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
5. SAFETY AND SECURITY 
6. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7. CONSENT AGENDA
8. KENMARK
9. REPORTS
9.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
9.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
10. EMM PARAPROFESSIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT
11. FOOD SERVICE DISCUSSION
12. DACOTAH PAPER ORDER
13. SEALCOATING QUOTES
14. REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
15. SUMMER BUSINESS HOURS
16. POLICY
16.1. Policy 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget
16.2. Policy 501 School Weapons Policy
16.3. Policy 504 Student Dress and Appearance
17. ADJOURN
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Meeting: May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
The May 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Howard at ________ with the Pledge of Allegiance and Mission and Vision Statement.

Board members present: Katie Howard, Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela, and David Treinen. 
Others present: Business Manager Dana Kennedy, ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch, Assistant Principal John Hedstrom and Superintendent Jay Kjos.

One or more Board Members attending virtually;
Subject:
2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
 to adopt the agenda as amended/presented.
 
Subject:
3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
Subject:
3.1. Shelly Franklin will share on the Book Blast.
Subject:
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
Subject:
5. SAFETY AND SECURITY 
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to close for the discussion of Safety and Security per closed meeting law: Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(d) at ________    The public portion of the meeting reconvened at________. 
Subject:
6. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
MOTION BY _____________      
to remove the following from the consent agenda:
 
Subject:
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to approve the following consent items:
1. April 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes; April 23, 2026 paraprofessional negotiation minutes; April 27, 2026 special meeting minutes; May 5, 2026 policy meeting minutes; May 14, 2026 building and grounds meeting minutes; 
2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $436,407.10 
3. Consider Staffing for 2026-2027: 
3.1 Assistant Football Coach, Kris Koll, step 4;
3.2 Assistant Football Coach, Justin Gonska, step 1;
3.3 Junior High Football Coach, Isaiah Usher, step 2;
3.4 Junior High Football Coach, Quincy Jantz, step 1;
3.5 Volunteer Football Coach, Elijah Ward;
3.6 Volunteer Football Coach, Justin Brown;
3.7 Volunteer Football Coach, Christian Davis;
3.8 Volunteer Football Coach, Dean Torma;
3.9 Volunteer Football Coach, Robert Squires;
3.10 Assistant Volleyball Coach, Rilee Michaelson, step 1; 
3.11 Assistant Volleyball Coach, Alisha Hendrickson, step 2;
3.12 Assistant Cross Country Coach, Nicole Oyster, step 10;
3.13 Fall/Winter Head Cheerleading Coach, Katie Novak, step 2; 
3.14 Summer Rec Coach, Kevin Sommers;
3.15 Summer Rec Coach, Dreah Christiansen;
3.16 Summer Rec Coach, Alexis Davidson;
3.17 Summer Rec Coach, Kaisa Hendrickson;
3.18 Summer Rec Coach, Joie Koll;
3.19 Summer Rec Coach, Kris Koll;
3.20 Summer Rec Coach, Randy Thompson; 
3.21 Head Boys Basketball Coach, Cory Kapphahn, step 10;
3.22 Head Girls Basketball Coach, Cody Pulju, step 10;
3.23 Head Wrestling Coach, Jake Oyster, step 10;  
4. Freshwater Summer 2026 Target Service-Credit Recovery Extended Time Services Agreement; 
5. Region 5 Reciprocity Agreement; 
6. CESO Consulting Services Proposal; 
 
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8. KENMARK
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to approve the Kenmark invoice in the amount of $408.00 as presented. 
Attachments:
Subject:
9. REPORTS
Subject:
9.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
9.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
Description:
Building Advisory: Katie Howard and David Treinen
Community Education: Andrea Haverinen
Crisis Management: David Treinen and Sara Makela
Freshwater Education District: Katie Howard
Minnesota School Board Association: Andrea Haverinen
Minnesota State High School League: David Treinen
Pairing and Sharing: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson
Policy: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson
Negotiations:
Licensed: Katie Howard and Julia Kicker 
Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson
Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen
Rebranding: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela and David Treinen
Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen
Sourcewell: Julia Kicker
Wadena County Collaborative: Cherie Peterson
Wellness: Sara Makela
 
Subject:
10. EMM PARAPROFESSIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to approve the EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement for 2025-2027 as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
11. FOOD SERVICE DISCUSSION
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to investigate and go out for bids for food service contract.

 
Attachments:
Subject:
12. DACOTAH PAPER ORDER
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to approve the purchase of paper products from Dacotah paper in the amount of $9,590.40 as presented to be paid in FY27. 
Attachments:
Subject:
13. SEALCOATING QUOTES
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to approve Jonah Howard Sealcoating bid as presented. 
Attachments:
Subject:
14. REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to approve the request from Varsity Girls and Boys basketball teams to attend an out-of-state basketball tournament at Wisconsin Dells on June 22, 2026 to June 24, 2026. All expenses to be paid through Basketball Boosters. 

 
Subject:
15. SUMMER BUSINESS HOURS
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to approve the Summer District Office hours to operate Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. effective May 26, 2026 through September 8, 2026, with the District Office closed the week of June 29 through July 3, 2026.  
Subject:
16. POLICY
Subject:
16.1. Policy 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget as presented.  
Attachments:
Subject:
16.2. Policy 501 School Weapons Policy
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of Policy 501 School Weapons Policy as presented.  
Attachments:
Subject:
16.3. Policy 504 Student Dress and Appearance
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE
to approve the first reading of Policy 504 Student Dress and Appearance as presented.  
Attachments:
Subject:
17. ADJOURN
Description:
MOTION BY _____________ SECONDED BY_____________ VOTE 
to adjourn the May 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at ________
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