March 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Pledge of Allegiance
(One or more school board members may attend and participate in the meeting through electronic means, as permitted by law)
Discussion:
Attendance: Charlie Box, Jennifer Lind, Crystal Purdie, Jodi Grose, Caitlin Grossell, Karen Lind, Ara Anderson, Jennifer Stefan, Amie Hanson, Jennifer Drotts, Nathan Erickson, Brittany Sutherland, Erin Lindgren, Brittany Eastman, Tayler Goggleye, Carrie Johnson, Teresa Greniger, Patty Gebhart, Deanna Hron, Kole Schultz, Kayleen Monacelli, Brent Schimek, Krystine Jurvelin, Steve Jurvelin, Erin Bastian, Jen Storm, Ethan Thompson, Afton Seeley, Sherwin Obey, Corrine Nason, Andrew Jackson, Members of North Homes, and two other community members.
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2. Agenda Approval
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Additions / Deletions / Corrections / Items from the Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
George Goggleye requested to separate Action Item 6D for the "partial buyout" to be moved to Action Item 6H and be voted on separately from the Superintendent / Elementary Principal.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Public comment and acknowledgement of correspondence
Discussion:
Nathan Erickson — Addressed the board regarding various issues.
Crystal Purdie — Addressed the board — 5th grade teacher at King Elementary. |
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4. Regular Business
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
February 11th, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
All matters listed under the consent agenda are staffing-related or considered routine and do not require discussion. These items will be acted upon together in one motion. If discussion is desired on a particular item, it will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately by the Board.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Approval of Accounts Payable / Payroll / Transfers
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Financial Reports
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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5.A. Presentation from North Homes
Speaker(s):
Brittany Sutherland
Discussion:
Brittany Sutherland - North Homes CTSS Coordinator, spoke to the Board regarding services provided to the Deer River School District.
Questions from the board regarding the cost of visits with students and staff attending MIEA, various other questions.
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5.B. High School Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Ara Anderson
Discussion:
Ara Anderson, High School Principal, spoke to the board.
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5.C. Elementary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Jen Stefan
Discussion:
Jennifer Stefan, Elementary Principal, spoke to the Board.
Question from the Board regarding curriculum and what we do if it isn't working as we would like.
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5.D. Building and Grounds Department / Activities Program Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
Discussion:
Brent Schimek, Activities and Building and Grounds, spoke to the board.
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5.E. Full Service Community Schools Program Report
Speaker(s):
Deanna Hron
Discussion:
Deanna Hron, Full Service Community Schools Coordinator, spoke to the Board.
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5.F. Anishinaabe Education Coordinator Report
Speaker(s):
Rachel Herring
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5.G. Boys and Girls Club / Community Education Program Report
Speaker(s):
Kayleen Monacelli
Discussion:
Kayleen Monacelli, spoke to the Board.
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5.H. S.T.E.P. Coalition Program Report
Speaker(s):
Breanne Kaanta
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5.I. School Based Health Center Program Manager Report
Speaker(s):
Susan Nelson
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5.J. Board Member Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
A Budget Committee meeting was held — the committee went over recommendations.
Luann Robinson and Pam Thompson were in the cities today for meetings for MSBA. |
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5.K. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
Discussion:
Pat Rendle was at the MSBA meeting in the cities today. Deer River may have a potential decrease in compensatory revenue due to Direct Certification. It was noted that the district may receive increased state funding through the Hold Harmless provision, which could offset the loss."
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5.L. Student Enrollment Data
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
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6. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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6.A. Approval of Resolution Relating to the Reduction in Positions for the 2026-2027 School Year
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
District:
High School:
King Elementary:
Special Education
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. Approval of Non-Renewals for the 2026-2027 School Year
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Non-Renewals
Discussion:
No action was taken
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6.C. Approval of Unrequested Leave of Absence of Michelle Anderson effective at the end of the 2025-2026 School Year
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
No action was taken
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6.D. Approval of a New District Administrative Model, which includes a "partial buyout" of Superintendent Pat Rendle's contract and the assignment of Jennifer Stefan as Superintendent / Elementary Principal
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
No action was taken
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6.E. Approval of Postings for:
High School Band Director/Instrumental Music Teacher 1.0 FTE High School Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor 1.0 FTE District Speech Language Pathologist 1.0 FTE
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
No action was taken
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6.F. Approval of the 26-27 District Calendar
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.G. Donations
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Prom:
- Itasca County Attorney: $200.00 - UPM: $150.00 - Leech Lake Gaming: $500.00 Baseball/Softball: - Forward Health Foundation: Used Baseball/Softball equipment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
Motion to adjourn by Pam Thompson, second by George Goggleye
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