September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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I.A. Strategic Plan
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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 September 28, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting as presented.
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V. RECOGNITIONS
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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V.A. Sedrah Krogsgaard for her thoughtfulness and hard work organizing the 9/11 Memorial Walk-Through.
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V.B. Fair Hills Resort for offering their space to our Choir students during the Choir Retreat held on September 19, 2026.
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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. Sam Thomas
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VI.B. Amber Estenson
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VI.C. Sharon Bowler
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VI.D. Amy Erickson
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VI.E. Kerry Claypool-Lambert
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VI.F. Marsha Watland
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VI.G. Tirzah Sandoval
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VI.H. Tom Seaworth
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VI.I. Madalyn Sukke
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VI.J. Terry Kalil
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VI.K. Perry Bertek
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VI.L. Lynnsey Wimmer-Machakaire
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VI.M. League of Women Voters
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VI.N. Wendy Fritz
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VII. PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
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VII.A. No presentations this month.
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VIII. 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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VIII.A. Approve the Minutes of the August 24, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting.
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VIII.B. Approve Treasurer's Report
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VIII.C. Approve Personnel Agenda Items
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VIII.D. Approve Policies:
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VIII.D.1. 620 - CREDIT FOR LEARNING
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VIII.E. DONATIONS
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VIII.E.1. $100.00 from Anonymous Donor to the Laker Cupboard
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VIII.E.2. $200.00 from the Perham Area Lions for the Boys Swim Team
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VIII.E.3. $250.00 from The Barry Foundation for Philanthropy and Youth Activity Club (PaY)
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VIII.E.4. $387.95 from Trinity Lutheran Church
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VIII.E.5. $500.00 from United Savings Credit Union to the Laker Cupboard
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VIII.E.6. $1,000.00 from the Sunde Family for the Girls Swim Team
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VIII.E.7. Food and snacks from Mike Labine with the YES Network to the Laker Cupboard
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VIII.E.8. Food and snacks from Greta Gunderson to the Laker Cupboard
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VIII.E.9. Food and snacks from Midwest Bank (Detroit Lakes branch) to the Laker Cupboard
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VIII.E.10. Food and snacks from Team Industries (Audubon) to the Laker Cupboard
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VIII.E.11. Water bottles from Amy Erickson to the Laker Cupboard
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VIII.F. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Olander Bus Service, Inc amending the rates for Route #6 and Route # for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 School Years.
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VIII.G. Approve the Professional Service Agreement with ICS Consulting, Inc. for Owner Representation and Project Management Services associated with the District's 2027 summer roofing projects in the amount of $240,000.00.
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IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Description:
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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IX.A. First Reading of Policies:
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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IX.A.1. 505 - DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL-SPONSORED MATERIALS ON SCHOOL PREMISES BY STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES
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IX.A.2. 615 - TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND EXEMPTIONS FOR IEPS, SECTION 504 Plans AND LEP STUDENTS
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IX.A.3. 616 - SCHOOL DISTRICT SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY
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IX.A.4. 618 - ASSESSMENT OF STANDARD ACHIEVEMENT
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IX.A.5. 619 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR GRADUATION STANDARDS
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IX.A.6. 625 - RESPONSIBLE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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X. ACTION ITEMS
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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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X.A. Approve policy 203.5 - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA.
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X.B. Approve the Certification of the 2026 Payable 2027 Proposed Property Tax Levy.
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X.C. Approve Monday, December 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the Detroit Lakes City Council Chambers (1025 Roosevelt Avenue) as the official date, time, and location for the District's annual public meeting and hearing on the 2026 Payable 2027 Proposed Property Tax Levy.
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X.D. Approve the Out-of-State Travel Request for up to twelve Detroit Lakes FFA Chapter members (grades 9-12) and Mrs. Thorsvig to attend the National FFA Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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X.E. Consider and vote on a resolution to authorize sending an official board letter to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) regarding the participation of transgender students in school activities.
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XI. ADMINISTRATIVE AND BOARD REPORTS
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XI.A. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Mark Jenson, Superintendent
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XI.A.1. District Updates
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XI.B. Board Committee and Representative Reports
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XI.B.1. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Wilson/Rufer, Student Board Representative
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XI.B.2. Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Okeson, Treasurer
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XI.B.3. Activities Committee
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Smith-Yliniemi, Clerk
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XII. UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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XII.A. Referendum Task Force — Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 3:00 PM — High School Room 205
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XII.B. District Advisory Council (DAC) — Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 4:45 PM — Middle School Media Center
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XII.C. Finance Committee Meeting — Monday, October 12, 2026 @ 9:00 AM — District Office Conference Room
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XII.D. Work Session — Monday, October 12, 2026 @ 11:30 AM — Location TBD
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XII.E. Policy Committee Meeting — Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 7:00 AM — Middle School Conferene Room
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XII.F. Regular School Board Meeting — Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 5:30 PM — City Council Chambers
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XIII. MEETING ADJOURNED
Speaker(s):
Presenter: Steffl, Board Chair
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