January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
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The January 26, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Howard at with the Pledge of Allegiance and Mission and Vision Statement.
Board members present: Katie Howard, Andrea Haverinen, Cherie Peterson, Julia Kicker, Sara Makela, and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. One or more Board Members attending virtually; |
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2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
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3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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3.1. Student/Staff Share
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3.1.1. Randy Thompson will share on the paid internship program.
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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4.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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4.2. Communications
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5. SAFETY AND SECURITY (CLOSED MEETING Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3)
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Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3
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6. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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If needed:
Motion by to remove the following from the consent agenda: Seconded by vote |
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. December 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes; December 17, 2025 paraprofessional negotiation meeting minutes; January 5, 2026 paraprofessional negotiation meeting minutes; January 5, 2026 organizational meeting minutes; January 5, 2026 board work session minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $5,484,486.43 3. Notice of assignments for the following extra-curricular coaches/advisors for the 2025-2026 school year: Kris Koll, Head Baseball Coach step 4; Brandon Kupfer, Assistant Baseball Coach step 2; Isaiah Usher, Assistant Baseball Coach step 1; Chris Davis, Assistant Baseball Coach step 2; Randy Thompson, Junior High Baseball Coach step 10; Dan Gaughan, Junior High Baseball Coach step 2;
4. Notice of additional contract with Kristi Lundsten, per EMM Master Agreement; 5. Notice of long-term Substitute Assignment with Addison Lindow, per EMM Master Agreement, for the period beginning February 2026; 6. Notice of assignment with Chris Davis, bus garage maintenance, per paid intern program; 7. Notice of assignment with Austin Stein-Schmitz, custodian, per paid intern program; 8. Notice of assignment with Lori Alajoki, full-time bus driver, per Transportation Handbook, beginning January 1, 2026; Seconded by vote
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8. KENMARK
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Motion by to approve the Kenmark invoice in the amount of $742.00 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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9. KIMBALL MIDWEST
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Motion by to approve the Kimball Midwest invoices in the amount of $194.16 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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10. REPORTS
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10.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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10.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaison 2026:
Building Advisory: Katie Howard and David Treinen Community Education: Andrea Haverinen Crisis Management: Katie Howard Freshwater Education District: Katie Howard Minnesota School Board Association: Andrea Haverinen Minnesota State High School League: David Treinen Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Sara Makela Policy: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Andrea Haverinen
Rebranding: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela and David TreinenParaprofessionals: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Cherie Peterson Wellness: Sara Makela Community Engagement: |
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11. PERSONNEL
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11.1. Resignation
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Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Lisa Folken, Paraprofessional with Menahga Public Schools, effective January 26, 2026. We thank Lisa for her dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Cory Kapphahn, Junior High Football Coach with Menahga Public Schools, effective January 20, 2026. We thank Cory for his 4 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Kevin Sommers, Head Football Coach with Menahga Public Schools, effective January 15, 2026. We thank Kevin for his 12 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Brian Carlson, Head Softball Coach with Menahga Public Schools, effective December 31, 2025. We thank Brian for his 10 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
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12. SOURCEWELL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
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13. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
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The following resolution was introduced by ___________________________ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHEREAS, MS 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: "The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education."; and WHEREAS, MS 465.03 provides: "Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full."; and WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Menahga Public School Dist 821 gratefully accept the following donations as identified below: $2,700 check from Menahga Education Foundation dispersed as follows: $1,500 to the High School Music Department, $1,200 to the High School Art Department; Resolution seconded by _________________________
The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: voting aye: voting nay: absent: Whereupon, said resolution was declared duly adopted. |
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14. POLICY
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14.1. Policy 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations
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Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations as presented.
Seconded by vote
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14.2. Policy 524 Internet Acceptable use and Safety Policy
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Motion by to approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy as presented.
Seconded by vote
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15. SUMMATIVE STATEMENT FROM SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION CLOSED SESSION DECEMBER 15, 2025 PURSUANT TO MS13D.03, SUBD.3(a)
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Motion by to accept the summative statement as presented/amended.
Seconded by vote |
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16. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the January 26, 2026 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
