September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Beth Hautala, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Tommy Sablan, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Bailey Kotzenmacher and Wyatt Holmes, and Superintendent Rick Aulie

2. Welcome to Visitors

3. Approve Agenda (Addendum, if included)

4. Public Comments on Agenda Items

5. Board Discussion/Comments on the Following Items

5.1. Spanish Club Trip to Peru in 2027

5.2. Student Representative Report - Kotzenmacher and Holmes

5.3. Operating Referendum Election - November 4, 2025

5.4. Policy Review Process
            Policy 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items

6. Approve Minutes - August 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

7. Informational Items Included in Packet:

7.1. Administrative Reports

7.1.a. Activities Director/Dean of Students

7.1.b. Community Ed Director

7.1.c. Secondary Principal

7.1.d. Elementary Principal

7.1.e. Superintendent

7.2. Committee Reports

7.2.a. Staff Development

7.2.b. Other Reports

7.2.b.1. Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation (CLEF)

7.2.b.2. Community Ed Advisory Council

7.2.b.3. Infinity On-Line Governance Board

7.2.b.4. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council

7.2.b.5. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers

7.3. Enrollment Report

8. Consent Calendar:

8.1. Approve Bills Presented

8.2. Acceptance and Filing of Financial Reports

8.3. Accept Monetary Awards and Donations

9. Personnel Consent Items:

9.1. Approve the Following Lane Changes Effective with the Start of the 2025-2026 School Year:
     Rosie Roubinek      BA+0 to BA+20 (SC)   
     Danielle Hillsdale    BA+10 to BA+20 (SC)
     Jade Stangel          MA+10 to MA+20 (SC)
     Jenna Esse            MA+10 to MA+20 (SC)
     Megan Donley        BA+0 to BA+10 (SC)

9.2. Approve the 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Regarding Health Insurance

9.3. Accept Resignation of Rochelle Knotts, 4 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective August 20, 2025 and Authorize Filling the Position, if Needed

9.4. Accept Resignation of Ashley Carlson, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective September 5, 2025 and Authorize Filling the Position, if Needed

9.5. Employ Ashley Klicker, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective September 15, 2025

9.6. Employ Leanne Hansen, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective September 15, 2025

9.7. Employ Sammy Giles, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective September 16, 2025

9.8. Employ Jackie Blume, 7 Hour per Student Contact Day Paraprofessional, Effective September 22, 2025

10. Action Items:

10.1. Approve the Following Policy(ies):
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 524 - Internet, Technology and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety Policy     
     Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 602 - Organization of School Calendar and School Day
     Second Reading and Adoption of Policy 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy

10.2. Set Adult Lunch Price at $5.05 and Adult Breakfast Price at $3.00 for 2025-2026.  These Rates Will Also Apply to Second Student Meals - Updated From Earlier Action Based on MDE's Release of a New Minimum Rate for Lunch for 2025-2026

10.3. Certify the 2025 Payable 2026 Proposed Levy at the Maximum Amount Calculated by the MN Department of Education

10.4. Approve Dissolution of Extra-Curricular Cooperative for Dance Team with Lake Region Christian School

10.5. Approve Overnight Trip Request from National Honor Society/Student Council for a Leadership Forum at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd From November 2 to November 3, 2025

11. Public Comments

12. Regular Board Meeting -- October 27, 2025 -- Forum Room-Secondary Building

13. Adjourn