July 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order & Pledge to the Flag –  Chair, Laura Lee
      Members: Colleen Kinkaid, Laura Lee, Barb Neprud, Tommy Sablan, Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner, Student Representatives Wyatt Holmes, Belle Smith and Georgianna Toftness, 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. Recognition

5.2. Student Representative Report - Holmes, Smith and Toftness

5.3. Policy Review Process
            Policy 103 - Complaints - Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons - Review
            Policy 201 - Legal Status of the School Board - First Reading of Revision
            Policy 202 - School Board Officers - First Reading of Revision
            Yellow highlights bring policy to-date with current MSBA Policy Service
            Green highlights indicate local discretion items

5.4. Superintendent Evaluation Update

5.5. Options for Filling School Board Member Vacancy

6. Approve Minutes - June 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

7. Informational Items Included in Packet:

7.1. Administrative Reports

7.1.a. Community Education/Events

7.1.b. Superintendent

7.2. Committee Reports

7.2.a. none

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. Cuyuna Country State Recreation Advisory Council

7.2.b.4. Paul Bunyan Joint Powers

7.2.b.5. Infinity Online Governing Board

8. Consent Calendar:

8.1. Approve Bills Presented

8.2. Acceptance and Filing of Financial Reports

8.3. Adopt Resolution Accepting Monetary Awards, Donations and Fundraising

9. Personnel Consent Items:

9.1. Renew/Approve the following Coaches/Activities Contracts Effective with the 2026-2027 Fall Season:

9.1.a. Football -
     Bryan Syrstad                Varsity Coach
     Mike Gindorff                  Assistant Coach
     Andrew Moore                Assistant Coach
     Joe McLaughlin              Assistant C Coach
     James Fort                     Assistant C Coach
     Kyle Bendson                7-8 Jr. High Coach
     Casey Kannel                7-8 Jr. High Coach
     Matt Windorski               Volunteer Coach
     Tyler Hendrickson          Volunteer Coach

9.1.b. Cross Country -
     Erica Perpich                Varsity Coach
     Rocky LaBlanc              Assistant Coach
     Cley Twigg                    Volunteer Coach
     Roger Twigg                 Volunteer Coach
     Anna Westin                 Volunteer Coach

9.1.c. Volleyball -
     Nathan Ernst                     Varsity Coach
     Allison Ahonen                   Assistant Coach
     Jamie Welle                       Assistant C Coach
     Megan Syrstad                  7-8 Jr. High Coach
     Devan Bartels                   7-8 Jr. High Coach

9.1.d. Other -
       Jaclyn Larson                         Yearbook Advisor
       Megan Syrstad                       Prom Advisor

9.2. Approve 2026-2027 CIS Instructors:
          Andrew Tuthill (2)                 Michael Gindorff (2)
          Kelly Moore (2)                     Chelsea Lipski (4)
          Jaclyn Larson (4)                  Jessica Dietz (1)
          Andrew Dirks (2)

9.3. Adopt Resignation of Gideon Avelsgard, Softball Head Coach and Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach, Effective at the End of the 2025-2026 Seasons

9.4. Approve 2026-2028 AFSCME Master Agreement

9.5. Employ Ashley Dean, Elementary Teacher, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year

9.6. Employ Samilyn Skoog, Elementary Teacher, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year

9.7. Employ Kimberly Thiesse, Special Education Teacher, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year

9.8. Adopt Resolution Non-Renewing the Dance Coaching Contract of Rachel Norwood

10. Action Items:

10.1. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity

10.2. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 503 - Student Attendance

10.3. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 504 - Student Dress and Appearance

10.4. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 506 - Student Discipline Policy

10.5. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 535 - Service Animals in Schools

10.6. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy 597 - Student Use of Cellular Phones and Other Personal Electronic Device Policy

10.7. Adopt 2026-2031 Strategic Plan Student/Staff Support Goals and Objectives 

10.8. Approve 2026-2027 E-Learning Plan

10.9. Set Activity Fees and Gate Fees for 2026-2027

10.10. Set Adult Lunch Price at $5.00 and Adult Breakfast Price at $3.00 for 2026-2027.  These Rates Will Also Apply to Second Student Meals

10.11. Adopt I.S.D. #182 FY28 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan

10.12. Award Milk Bid for 2026-2027 School Year to Cass-Clay Creamery/Kemps Using Escalation Bid

10.13. Award Bread Bid for 2026-2027 School Year to Pan-O-Gold Baking Company

10.14. Award Trash Collection Bid for 2026-2027 School Year to Garrison Disposal

10.15. Approve Updated Organization Chart

10.16. Approve Updated Curriculum Review Cycle for 2026-2027 through 2035-2036

10.17. Accept Resignation of Tommy Sablan, School Board Member, Effective Immediately and with Thanks and Appreciation for Years of Service to the School Board

10.18. Employ Tommy Sablan, Food Service Director, Effective with the Start of the 2026-2027 School Year

10.19. Set Special Board Meeting for August 10, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. to Appoint a School Board Member to Fill Remainder of Term Due to Vacancy

11. Nominations for School Board Clerk

11.1. Election of Clerk

12. Public Comments

13. Regular Board Meeting -- August 24, 2026 -- Forum Room-Secondary Building

14. Adjourn