July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Organizational and Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Description:
Nominations should be made for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Superintendent will preside over the election. Due to the numerous signatures required at different times, the Secretary should be available frequently.
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3.A. President
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3.B. Vice-President
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3.C. Secretary
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3.D. Treasurer
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4. AGENDA APPROVAL
Description:
After the election of officers, the agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions.
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5. ESTABLISH BOARD COMMITTEES
Description:
The proposed 2026-2027 committees are enclosed. This is based on the 2025-2026 committees with vacancies reflected/if needed. Committee members have the option of remaining on their current committees or opting to sign up for others. The President usually asks for volunteers to fill any vacant seats.
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6. SET PER DIEM AND MILEAGE RATE
Description:
Mileage has remained at .725 cents per mile to reflect the State and Federal rate effective January 1, 2026. Board action has allowed the district to reimburse at the current state and federal rates and adjust accordingly if the rates should change. We are also requesting approval of the Federal "Non-Standard" Per Diem Allowance for cities that exceed the standard rate, should travel there be required, utilizing the Federal website of www.gsa.gov.
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7. ADOPT REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Description:
The calendar of board meetings usually occurring on the second Wednesday of each month is enclosed. Please note that the meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. The October meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. with the location to be determined.
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8. APPROVE INVOICE ROTATION SCHEDULE
Description:
The invoice rotation schedule is enclosed.
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9. DESIGNATION OF FUND DEPOSITORIES
Description:
First National Bank of Iron Mountain
BMO Harris Bank The list of financial institutions is the usual depositories available for ISD funds. |
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10. SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS
Description:
Authorize Superintendent Huotari to sign contracts, grants, and financial transactions for the DIISD. Required co-signs will be by the board president or authorized designee.
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11. DELEGATION OF ELECTION DUTIES
Description:
Election duties are handled by the Dickinson County Clerk as the ISD Election Coordinator (This delegation of duty must be noted in the minutes).
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12. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL RETAINER CONTRACTS
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12.A. Law Firms
Description:
Thrun Law; Associates of Clark Hill
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12.B. Auditor
Description:
Anderson, Tackman & Company
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12.C. Board relations consultant
Description:
MASB
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13. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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13.A. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on June 10, 2026, Truth in Taxation & Regular Board Meeting minutes.
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13.B. Approval of invoices
Description:
Bill Borga will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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13.C. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual.
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13.D. Other
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14. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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15.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
The Finance Committee met on June 29, 2026
Personnel & Negotiations Committee met on July 7, 2026 |
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15.B. Other
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16. NEW BUSINESS
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16.A. Request permission to temporary hire - ALL DEPTS
Description:
We are requesting permission to temporarily hire pending full board approval and background checks for any of our open positions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. We are requesting this due to the short turnaround time to fill positions prior to and during the school year.
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16.B. Building & Site to open and award Reader RFP - ALL DEPTS
Description:
We are requesting the board allow the Building & Site Committee to open and award the door readers-RFP.
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16.C. Revision to Payroll AP/AR Job Description - GenFund
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the revisions to the Payroll AP/AR job description as well updating the title to BSC Supervisor. (see attached)
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16.D. Incorporate Payroll AP/AR Job Description to align with Staff Accountant Grid - GenFund
Description:
We are requesting the board to approve aligning the BSC Supervisor job description with the Staff Accountant grid.
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16.E. Revision to Staff Accountant Job Description - GenFund
Description:
We are requesting the board approve the revisions to the Staff Accountant job description. (see attached)
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16.F. Orton Gillingham + Training purchase - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting Board approval for a purchase order in the amount of $13,000.00 for the OG+ Training scheduled to take place August 10-14, 2026. The cost of this training will be invoiced to and reimbursed by the five participating local districts through the use of grant funds.
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16.G. Ratify and approve filling the position of Board Certified Behavior Analyst - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Sydney McInnis at Step 4 with a start date of August 24, 2026. The interview team consisted of Jennifer, Katie and Amy Ryan.
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16.H. Ratify and approve filling the position of Building Trades Instructor - TE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of the Building Trades Instructor (0.33 FTE) with Leo Gorzinski with a start date of August 24, 2026 at Step 3. The interview team consisted of Jennifer, Joe, Michele and Katie.
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16.I. Ratify and approve filling the position of Public Safety Instructor - TE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of the Public Safety Instructor (0.33 FTE) with Derek Dixon with a start date of August 24, 2026 at Step 5. The interview team consisted of Jennifer, Joe, and Katie.
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16.J. Act on Unpaid Leave Request - ECE
Description:
We have received an unpaid leave request from Robyn Prevost for medical leave with no anticipated return date. We ask the board to deny this unpaid leave request.
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16.K. Other
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17. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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17.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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17.B. Superintendent's Report
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17.C. Other
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18. ADJOURN
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