June 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Mission Statement "Educate and inspire all learners to reach their full potential."

4. Adoption of Agenda

5. Recognitions

6. Audience Recognition

7. Consent items

7.1.  Approve meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting on May 13, 2026 

7.2. Approve Treasurer's Report and bills from May 2026

7.3. Approve the resolution accepting gifts/donations to Northland Community Schools: 
Whereas the following; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Northland Community Schools District 118, Remer, and State of Minnesota as follows: The Northland Community Schools  - District 118 School Board does hereby accept the following gifts/donations;
Dan Rogers- $25 for Band
Bill and Stacey Wake - $100 for High School Leadership
David and Sharon Grouse - $100 for Trap Team
Emily/Outing/50 Lakes Lions Club - $200 for Prom

8. Reports

8.1. Business Manager Report

8.2. Elementary Principal Report

8.3. High School Principal Report

8.4. Student Activities Report

8.5. Facilities Report

8.6. Indian Education Report

8.7. CE Report

9. Superintendent Report

10. New Business

10.1. Approve the FY27 Budget

10.2. Approve 1st National Bank of Walker as official depository for 2026-2027

10.3. Approve Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer, Kerschner, PLLP, as school attorneys for 2026-2027

10.4. Approve the 2026-2027 renewal contract from Weizenegger Engel Insurance

10.5. Approve the 2026-2027 Agreement for Services between Interquest Canines and ISD #118

10.6. Approve FY27 Lease Agreement between Little Sand Group Homes and ISD #118

10.7. Approve renewing the 2026-2027 Early Childhood Service Agreement between North Homes and ISD #118

10.8. Approve the 2026-2027 Agreement for CTSS (Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports) between North Homes and ISD #118

10.9. Approve the 2026-2027 Early Childhood Collaborative Agreement between NECC (Family Center) and ISD #118.

10.10. Approve the 2026-2027 Agreement for Athletic Training Services between ISD #118 and Grand Itasca 

10.11. Approve the 2026-2027 Contract for Services between ARCC and ISD #118

10.12. Approve the Agreement for Services between Northland Community Schools and Hill City Public Schools for shared services of Social Worker Karissa Benoit, effective the 2026-2027 school year

10.13. Approve the 2026-2027 Resolution of Membership in MSHSL(MN State High School League) 

10.14. Approve the quote from Benham Electric for installation of LED lighting

10.15. Approve revisions to the Library Para job description

10.16. Approve the Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Proposal

10.17. Approve SEL Curriculum Resources Proposal 

10.18. Approve High School Social Studies Curriculum Proposal

10.19. Approve Science Curriculum Proposal for grades 6-8

10.20. Approve Science Curriculum Proposal for grades 9-12

10.21. Approve resolution for the Designation of an Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity Access Management and for a proxy.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board(PELSB), and Office of Higher Education (OHE) require annual designation of an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for each local education agency that uses the Education Identity Access Management (EDIAM) system. The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for their local education agency in accordance with the State of Minnesota Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will authorize user access to State of Minnesota Education secure systems in accordance with the user’s assigned job duties, and will revoke that user’s access when it is no longer needed to perform their job duties. The Superintendent recommends the Board authorize Mark Morrison, mmorrison@isd118.org, mark.morrison to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Northland Community Schools 0118-01 and for Tina Anderson, tina.anderson, to act as proxy for Northland Community Schools 0118-01.

11. Personnel

11.1. Approve non-renewal of contract with probationary teacher Kristen Panchyshyn, effective the last day of the 2025-2026 school year
WHEREAS, Kristen Panchyshyn is a probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 118.  BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 118, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, that the teaching contract of Kristen Panchyshyn, probationary teacher in Independent School District No. 118, is hereby terminated at the close of the 2025-2026 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding termination and non-renewal of his/her contract as provided by law

11.2. Accept Ken Grabinski's Intent to Retire, effective October 1, 2026

12. Other school business which can legally be brought before the Board

13. Next Meeting Dates: 
    • Work Session, June 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
    • Regular Meeting, July 8, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

14. Adjournment