March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE AND OATH OF OFFICE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION:
The following page contains the School Board Member Oath of Office. Kyle Momsen was appointed and will affirm his commitment to the School Board. |
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III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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IV. DISTRICT POINTS OF PRIDE
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Rick Sansted will share with the board the "206 Points of Pride." The persons being recognized this month are as follows: Ning Zhang has moved into the finalist standings in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarship winners will be chosen over the next several months. PJ Vanderheiden became the 2026 Regional Spelling Bee Champion and will travel to Washington, DC to compete in the Scripps National Bee. Elementary Spelling Bees were held over the last month, with the following winners from each school:
The DMS 6th Grade Math Masters Team of Kajsa Sugden, Landen Larson, Connor Friday, Aikin Swaggert and Hallie Engblom took 1st place at the Regional Math Masters Competition. Kira Johnson placed 3rd on vault and 12th overall at the State Gymnastics Meet. Nichole Boyden received the MN Assistant Coach of the Year award for Gymnastics. Krew Muscha was named Section 8AA Diver of the Year, took 1st place at Sections and 5th place at State. Other State Swim & Dive qualifiers included Kyler Kavanagh, Andy Wacek, Micah Kietzmann, Luke Christenson, Keaton Dummer, Eli Wimmer and Zach Iverson. Coach Aaron Rooney was named Section 8AA Diving Coach of the Year. Nolan Fettig took 5th place in his weight class at the State Wrestling Tournament. Eighth grader Luke Kelly also qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament. |
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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V.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the February 23, 2026 regular board meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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V.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR FEBRUARY 2026
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The listing of bills for payment is the last attachment to this agenda. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the payment of bills for February 2026. |
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V.C. APPROVE PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Personnel recommendations are made monthly. The conditional offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a criminal background check and I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and where applicable, the issuance of the required license. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the personnel recommendations as presented on the following pages. |
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V.D. APPROVE EXTENDED FIELD TRIPS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all extended field trips that involve one or more overnight stays. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the school board approve the following extended field trips:
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V.E. APPROVE FIRST READING OF DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide suggested policy additions or policy revisions for first reading. Administration will review the policies at the meeting.
The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the policies at their committee meeting and supports the additions and revisions. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the first reading of the policies listed above. |
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V.F. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the February 2026 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 507, 507.5, 508, 509, 510, 512, 513, 516, 517, 518 and 519. |
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V.G. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES - IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Pursuant to Policy 208, Article IV.D., a policy that is modified because of a legal change over which the school board has no control may be approved at one meeting at the discretion of the school board. The following policies contain legal revisions reflective of laws enacted in the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 503, 515, 530, 615 and 701. |
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V.H. APPROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Annually, the school board approves educational agreements between the District and various consultants, agencies and service providers. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following agreement:
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VI. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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VI.A. ALEXANDRIA AREA HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE
Presenter:
Claire Anderson
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Chad Duwenhoegger will share highlights from Alexandria Area High School. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VI.B. TRANSITION CENTER UPDATE
Presenter:
Sara Richards
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Sara Richards, Student Support Services Assistant Director, will share highlights from the Transition Center. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.A. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A tentative settlement was reached between the District and the following employee groups:
Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide an overview of the work agreement. The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreements. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the following:
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VIII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
INFORMATION
The district administrative team will provide informational updates to the board at the meeting. The following pages provide the minutes of recent meetings of the Personnel/Negotiation Committee, Curriculum/Policy Committee and the Budget/Facilities Committee. Also, school board members will share information and other updates as appropriate. |
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VIII.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VIII.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VIII.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VIII.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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IX. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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