January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order by Chairman.

2. Pledge

3. Roll Call by Clerk.

4. Approve Agenda 

5. Consider consent agenda, revise and remove as needed.

5.a. Correction and approval of Minutes of Regular meeting of December 15, 2025 and Organizational meeting of January 7, 2026.

5.b. Consideration of Claims and Accounts:

5.b.1. Approve the December 2025 bills in the amount of $425,850.01
This total includes: 

a.        General Fund:                                               $297,830.07
  
b.         Food Service Fund:                                      $16,820.21

c.         Transportation Fund:                                     $28,521.35

d.         Community Service Fund:                            $10,083.19

e.         Capital Expenditure Fund:                            $1,946.85

f.          Construction Fund:                                        $70,648.34

g.         Debt Service Fund:                                        $_____

h.         Scholarship Fund:                                          $_____

5.b.2. Review current bills through January 9, 2026, presented for payment in
the amount of $270,305.76.

5.b.3. Review investments and wire transfers:

Wire transfer from Woodland Bank to MSDLAF for $350,000.00 

            Investments: No changes 

            Financial                       Purchase                            Maturity       Interest   
            Institution                         Date            Amount          Date             Rate                                                             

                       

5.b.4. Approve theDecember, 2025 receipts in the amount of $442,614.59

This total includes: 

            a.         General Fund:                                                $350,231.49
                                                                                       
            b.         Food Service Fund:                                        $48,222.72

            c.         Transportation Fund:                                       $_____

            d.         Community Service Fund:                              $29,5268.05

            e.         Capital Expenditure Fund:                              $346.52
 
            f.         Debt Service Fund:                                          $14,285.81     

5.c. Approve the resolution accepting gifts/donations to Hill City School: 
Whereas the following; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Hill City District 2, Hill City, and State of Minnesota as follows: Hill City School-District 2 School Board does hereby accept the following gifts/donations:

• Woodland Bank —
  • $100 to the Wrestling program
• Hill City Thrift Store
  • $250 to the wresting program

5.d. Recognitions

5.d.1. In Memoriam
The District is saddened by the passing of a valued staff member and extends sincere condolences to their family, friends, colleagues, and students. Their dedication and care for our school community will be remembered.

We are grateful to the staff who stepped in to support students and one another during this difficult time, helping maintain a sense of normalcy throughout the day. We also appreciate the assistance and support provided by neighboring districts and partner organizations.

5.d.2. To our paraprofessionals. Your patience, compassion, and unwavering dedication make a daily difference in the lives of our students and staff alike. Thank you for the countless ways you support learning, build confidence, and create a caring environment where every student feels seen and valued. Their work truly matters, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do.

5.d.3. Recognize the resignation of Mendy Oukrop as school secretary pending approval of hiring her as the Administrative Assistant.

5.d.4. Recognize the resignation of Ray Dauphinais as the JH baseball coach.

5.e. (open for consent items)

6. Comments and requests from visitors

7. Committees and Reports:

7.a. Curriculum Committee

7.b. Policy Committee: 

7.c. School and Community Health Committee 

7.d. Fitness Center Committee

7.e. Safety Committee

7.f. American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC)

7.g. Negotiations Committee

7.h. Transportation Report

7.i. Community Education Report

7.j. Early Childhood Report

7.k. DFO Report

7.l. Principal's Report

7.m. Superintendent's Report

8. OLD BUSINESS

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.a. Approve the 2025-2027 HCUE contract

9.b. Approve 2026 Pay Equity Report

9.c. Approve hiring Jenna Akre as school secretary as per the AFSCME contract

9.d. Approve hiring Mendy Oukrop as Administrative Assistant as per the AFSCME contract.

9.e. Approve hiring Brooke Kelm as a paraprofessional as per the AFSCME contract

9.f. Approve hiring Joie Koran as Type III van driver.

9.g. Approve posting for a Hornets Golf Coach starting the 2026 season.

10. Meetings to be Attended and Meetings Attended.

10.a. Feb 10 IASC meeting at 5pm
Feb 11 Staff Development meeting at 3:15pm
Feb 23 CACR meeting at 5:30pm
 

10.b. Next Regular Board meeting: February 23, 2026.

11. Adjourn

12. Respectfully Submitted,




Joell Miranda, Clerk