March 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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I.A. Laker Pride
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II. ROLL CALL
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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IV.A. Agenda Approval
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Approval of the Agenda for the March 23, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting as presented.
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V. RECOGNITIONS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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VI. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FROM VISITORS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Description:
A fifteen-minute time limit will be allowed for audience comment. Those requesting audiences will inform either the Board Chairman or the Superintendent prior to the meeting that you wish to address the Board.
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VI.A. Detroit Lakes Public Education Foundation
Speaker(s):
Meg Barker and Sam Rufer
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VII. DONATIONS
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VII.A. $175 worth of Pizza from Papa Murphy's for ECFE Icy Adventures.
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VII.B. $500 from Lund Lutheran Church for the Laker Cupboard.
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VIII. PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
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VIII.A. Detroit Lakes Middle School
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Mike Suckert
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IX. CONSENT ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
Description:
Action is requested on the following items of the consent agenda. Consent agenda items are typically adopted without discussion of the individual items because they are routine or ordinary in action. Any consent agenda item may be removed for further discussion and deliberation by any member of the board.
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IX.A. Approve the Minutes of the February 23, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting.
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IX.B. Approve Treasurer Report
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IX.C. Approve Personnel Agenda Items
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IX.D. Approve Second Reading of Policies:
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IX.D.1. 528- STUDENT PARENTAL, FAMILY AND MARITAL STATUS NONDISCRIMINATION
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IX.D.2. 529- STAFF NOTIFICATION OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR BY STUDENTS
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IX.D.3. 530 – IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
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IX.D.4. 531 THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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IX.D.5. 532- USE OF PEACE OFFICERS AND CRISIS TEAMS TO REMOVE STUDENTS
WITH IEPs FROM SCHOOL GROUNDS
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IX.D.6. 533 – WELLNESS/NUTRITION POLICY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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IX.D.7. 534 –SCHOOL MEALS POLICY
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IX.D.8. 535 – SERVICE ANIMALS IN SCHOOLS
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IX.D.9. 538 - ACADEMIC LETTERS
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IX.D.10. 542 - CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FEE
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IX.E. Approve the Adult Education agreements between Detroit Lakes Public Schools and Ada-Borup West, Frazee-Vergas, Lake Park-Audubon, New York Mills, Norman County East, Pelican Rapids, Perham, Rothsay, and Ulen-Hitterdal School Districts for the 2026-2027 school year.
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IX.F. Approve the Community Education Lease Agreement with MState from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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IX.G. Approve the Robotics Lease Agreement with MState from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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IX.H. Approve the Central Kitchen Lease Agreement with MState from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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X. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Discussion items receive individual attention because of the nature of the issues and need for introductory or other discussion in order to review the information prior to taking action. This is also the agenda location for items which simply need school board review, but no formal action on the items is required. Discussion items will typically return to the agenda at a future point for more specific action.
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X.A. Superintendent Evaluation Review
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Okeson, Board Treasurer
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XI. ACTION ITEMS
Description:
Action items receive individual attention because of the nature of the issues, the need to discuss or review the information prior to taking action, or the specific kind of action required for the item.
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XI.A. Motion to Approve Bids for Building Exterior improvement projects at Rossman Elementary.
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XI.B. Motion to Approve the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.
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XI.C. Motion to Approve the Resolutions Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of the Teaching Contract of Erin Sondrol upon the conclusion of the 2025-2026 School Year.
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XI.D. Motion to Approve Open Enrollment — The School Board grants permission to administration at its discretion to determine when to close open enrollment to a grade level as enrollment necessitates.
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XII. ADMINISTRATIVE AND BOARD REPORTS
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XII.A. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Mark Jenson, Superintendent
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XII.A.1. District Updates
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XII.B. Board Committee and Representative Reports
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XII.B.1. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Martin/Wilson, Student Board Representative
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XII.B.2. Transportation Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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XII.B.3. Facilities Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Nelson, Director
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XII.B.4. Finance Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Okeson, Board Treasurer
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XII.B.5. SUP Coalition
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Okeson, Board Treasurer
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XIII. UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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XIII.A. 03/25/26- Board Work Session 12:00PM District Office
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XIII.B. 04/14/26- SUP Coalition 9:00AM High School
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XIII.C. 04/21/26-Finance Committee Meeting 2:30PM District Office
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XIII.D. 04/27/26- Regular School Board Meeting 5:30 PM City Council Chambers
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XIV. MEETING ADJOURNED
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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