January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - JANUARY 12, 2026 REGULAR MEETING
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1. Call to order
Speaker(s):
Joel Bordewyk
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2. The Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Joel Bordewyk
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3. Approval of Agenda (revise as necessary)
Speaker(s):
Joel Bordewyk
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4. Approval of Consent Agenda
Description:
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5. Elect 2025 Board Officers - Action
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Elect Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Clerk, and Treasurer.
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6. Set Regular Board Meeting Dates, Times & Location - Action
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
Description:
Windom School Board Meetings will be located at the City Hall Council Chambers on the 2nd Monday of each month for regular meetings and the 4th Monday of each month for work sessions at a time to be designated by the board. The schedule is attached for approval.
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7. Approval of Committee Assignments - Action
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
A draft of committed assignments is attached. Members new to a particular committee are in red.
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8. Set 2026 Board Salaries - Action
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Current -
a. 2025 salary was set at $3687.10 per board member per year. Note: last year it was raised 3% b. Board Chair - additional $200/year c. Board Clerk - additional $100/year d. Special meetings set at $80/meeting e. Out-of-town meetings at $15.00 per hour maximum of 8hrs. Hours include travel time. f. Negotiations committee, buildings/grounds and project oversite committee (POC) rate of $15.00 per hour g. No deduction from stipend due to board member's absence from meeting h. In odd years, board members receive $700.00 technology stipend. Note: may be used for technology or internet services. The stipend is taxable. Board members must submit an expense report to receive payment for special, out-of-town and committee/negotiations meetings. |
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9. Designate Official Newspaper (Cottonwood County Citizen) - Action
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
The Cottonwood County Citizen will be designated as the official District 177 Newspaper.
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10. Designate District Legal Counsel (Squires, Waldspurger & Mace) and Bond Counsel (Dorsey & Whitney) - Action
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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11. Designate Superintendent Jamie Frank as the Identified Official with Authority for ISD 177 - Action
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
The Minnesota Department of Education, the Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board, and the Office of Higher Education require districts to annually designate an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA). The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for the state reporting system.
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12. Approve Resolution Designating Signatory Authority - Action
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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13. Approve authorizing the payment of bills between board meetings for the purpose of obtaining discounts; required prepayment of bills between board meetings for the purpose of obtaining discounts; required prepayments on orders to avoid penalty charges; pay registration; authorize the district to pay board bills in the event a board meeting is postponed; authorize superintendent and business manager to approve processing of payments for invoices submitted and under contractors approved by the Board and under circumstances when it is deemed necessary and appropriate to proceed with payment - Action
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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14. Open Forum
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16. Administrative Report - Preschool - Elementary
Speaker(s):
Corey Barfknecht
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17. Administrative Report Middle School - Grades 5-8
Speaker(s):
Dane Nielsen
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18. Administrative Report - High School - Grades 9-12
Speaker(s):
Bryan Joyce
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19. Administrative Report Special Education - Amanda Wilson
Speaker(s):
Amanda Wilson
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20. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
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21. Board of Education Report
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22. Approve 2026 Pay Equity Report
Speaker(s):
Holly Anderson
Description:
Every three years we are required to complete a pay equity report. Our last report was done in January 2023. There are three different tests that need to be done to show we are in compliance, and we passed each of those tests. Therefore, we are in compliance with the pay equity standards in the state of Minnesota.
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23. Approve Transportation Specifications and Conditions for the Request for Proposal (RFP) for district student transportation services beginning July 1, 2026. - Action
Speaker(s):
Holly Anderson
Description:
The contract with Palmer Bus Service expires on June 30, 2026. With board approval, the district will follow the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to receive bids. The school board transportation committee will review bids and make a recommendation to the board.
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24. Approve Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions and Revenue Enhancements in Programs and Positions and Reasons Thereof. - Action
Speaker(s):
Jamie Frank
Description:
This is a routine annual resolution to be used if reductions are needed to meet budgetary requirements.
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25. Additional items for the board
Speaker(s):
Joel Bordewyk
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26. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Joel Bordewyk
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