February 23, 2026 6:00 pm - Wrenshall Board of Education Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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Chairperson
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III. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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IV. Adoption of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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V. Regular Business
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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V.A. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Approval of official minutes for the January 26 meeting, February 17 special meeting.
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V.B. Accept Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill
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V.C. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill
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VI. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Regular Business
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VI.A. Student Essays Presentation
Speaker(s):
Ted Conover, English teacher; Jacob Wold, student
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VI.B. Senior Class Trip Presentation
Speaker(s):
John Peterson, Isabel Riley, Molly Sheda
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VI.C. Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Michelle Blanchard
Description:
Optional Informational Principal's report.
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VI.D. Community Education Report
Description:
Optional Informational Report from the Community Education Coordinator.
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VI.E. American Indian Cultural Liaison Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin Kot
Description:
The application for American Indian Education aid from the Minnesota Department of Education was submitted on November 25.
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VI.F. AIPAC Compliance Vote Report
Speaker(s):
Carol Kot, AIPAC Committee
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VI.G. Enrollment Report
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
Monthly snapshot of current enrollment statistics
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VI.H. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Frank Schill
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VI.I. Board Director or Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
This is an opportunity for individual directors or committees to share information or reports with the full board.
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VI.J. Special Election Regarding Proposed Consolidation of School District Absentee Voting Process Handled by Carlton County
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson, board chair
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VII. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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VII.A. Approve Continuation of Part-Time Employment for School Board Directors
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
In accordance with Policy 210, III.C. the school board may, by majority vote at a meeting at which all school board members are present, contract for services with a school board member to continue to be employed by the school district as an employee only if there is a reasonable expectation that the amount to be earned by that school board member under that contract or employment relationship, will not exceed $20,000 in that fiscal year.
MOTION to approve the continued employment of Director Johnson and Director Riley per the terms of their at-will agreements not to exceed $20,000 in Fiscal Year 2026. |
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VII.B. Student Volunteer Agreement (Wrenshall School) with Lake Superior College
Speaker(s):
Ben Johnson, board clerk
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VII.C. Approve Special Election Regarding Proposed Consolidation of School District Absentee Ballot Process to be Handled by Carlton County.
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson, board chair
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VII.D. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
Annual review of the 100 - 300 series policies. Future series will be reviewed each month until all policies have been reviewed. Anticipated completion date is May, 2026.
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VII.E. Policy Updates (Final Reading)
Description:
Policy updates will be reviewed and approved per MSBA recommendations.
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VII.F. Acceptance of Donations
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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VII.G. Farm to School Grant
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VII.H. Program Reduction Resolution
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VII.I. CTE Project Resolution
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VII.J. Master Agreement with Ed Minnesota Wrenshall - Teachers
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VII.K. Resolution Membership Renewal with Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative
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VII.L. Accept AIPAC Resolution
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VII.M. ICS Communications Services Proposal
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VIII. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Confirm upcoming committee, work session, and business meeting dates.
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IX. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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