August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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III. CONSENT AGENDA
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
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III.A. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JULY 20, 2026 AND THE SPECIAL MEETINGS ON AUGUST 3, 2026 AND AUGUST 14, 2026
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following pages provide a copy of the minutes from the July 20, 2026 work session and regular board meeting and the special board meetings on August 3, 2026 and August 14, 2026. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the minutes as printed. |
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III.B. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR JULY 2026
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Because of the many year-end accounting adjustments and entries that need to be made, the financial reports for July 2026 will be presented when the number accurately reflects fiscal year 2025-2026 activities. 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 July 2026. |
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III.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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III.D. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS AND GRANTS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve the submission and acceptance of donations and grants to the district that exceed $1,000. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board approve the attached resolution accepting grants and donations to the school district. |
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III.E. 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 trip:
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III.F. APPROVE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As per district policy, the board is required to approve all fundraising activities. RECOMMENDATION: The administration is recommending that the school board approve the following fundraisers:
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III.G. 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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III.H. ADOPT DISTRICT POLICIES
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The following policies received a first reading at the July 2026 board meeting:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt Policies 413, 453/524, 506, 514, 524.5 and 721. |
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III.I. 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 agreements:
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III.J. ADOPT 2026-2027 LEADERSHIP HANDBOOK
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Rick Sansted will review the 2026-2027 Leadership Handbook with board members. The following pages provide a copy of the handbook. The Curriculum/Policy Committee reviewed the handbook at their committee meeting and supports the recommendation to adopt. The administration is in support of this recommendation. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board adopt the 2026-2027 Leadership Handbook as presented. |
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III.K. APPROVE 2026-2027 SUPERINTENDENT GOALS
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The superintendent goals for the 2026-2027 school year are:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the 2026-2027 goals as stated above. |
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III.L. APPROVE THE 2026-2027 E LEARNING PLAN
Presenter:
Trish Perry
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trish Perry will provide a summary of the 2026-2027 E Learning Plan. The following page provides further information. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board adopt the 2026-2027 E Learning Plan as presented. |
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IV. REPORTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
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IV.A. SUMMER PROGRAMMING UPDATE
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
INFORMATION
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher will provide an update on summer programming. No formal action is expected. |
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IV.B. MTSS UPDATE
Presenter:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher
Description:
INFORMATION:
Michelle Bethke-Kaliher, Director of Student Support Services, will provide summary information on the MTSS. A question and answer time will be provided at the meeting. No formal action is expected. |
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V. ACTION ITEMS
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V.A. APPROVE 2026-2027 OPERATIONAL PLAN
Presenter:
Trish Perry
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Trish Perry will provide a summary of the 2026-2027 Operational Plan with board members. The following pages provide further information. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the 2026-2027 Operational Plan as presented. |
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V.B. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE STAFF PAY RATES
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The attachment provides the administrative recommendations for substitute staff pay rates in the District for the 2026-27 school year. These rates are based on comparisons with other districts, current District staff salaries and wages and substitute demand. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the substitute staff pay rates as presented. |
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V.C. APPROVE WORK AGREEMENT
Presenter:
Jessie Hjelle
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A tentative settlement was reached between the District and the Principal group: Jessie Hjelle, Human Resources Director, will provide an overview of the work agreements. The administration and the Personnel/Negotiations Committee are supportive of the agreement. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the board approve the work agreement between the District and Principals for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. |
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V.D. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION
Presenter:
Rick Sansted
Description:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The administration recommends that the school board approve the submission of the following:
RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends the school board authorize the district to submit the grant application as presented. |
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VI. 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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VI.A. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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VI.B. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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VI.C. SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.D. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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VII. DELEGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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