July 13, 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:
Guests: Ara Anderson, Jennifer Drotts, Cassandra Rogers, Caitlin Grossell, Amie Hanson, Erin Bastian, Deanna Hron
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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.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Public comment and acknowledgement of correspondence
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4. Regular Business
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
June 8th, 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. High School Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Ara Anderson
Description:
First Reading 2026-2027 Student Handbook
First Reading 2026-2027 Staff Handbook
Discussion:
Ara Anderson, High School Principal, spoke to the board about the updates and changes to the staff and student handbooks.
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5.B. Elementary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Cassandra Rogers
Description:
First Reading 2026-2027 Staff Handbook
First Reading 20266-2027 Student Handbook
Discussion:
Cassandra Rogers, Elementary Principal, is new to the district this school year. Cassandra spoke to the board about the updates and changes to the staff and student handbooks. Some updates due to the 6th grade move to King Elementary building.
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5.C. Building and Grounds Department / Activities Program Report
Speaker(s):
Brent Schimek
Description:
First Reading 2026-2027 Activities Handbook
First Reading 2026-2027 Coach/Advisor Handbook First Reading 2026-2027 Parent/Coach Flyer
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5.D. Full Service Community Schools Program Report
Speaker(s):
Deanna Hron
Discussion:
Deanna Hron spoke to the Board with updates on summer school and highlighted items from her board report.
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5.E. Anishinaabe Education Coordinator Report
Speaker(s):
Rachel Herring
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5.F. DRHS Full Service Community Grants Manager Report
Speaker(s):
Jaeger Jergenson
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5.G. Board Member Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
Pam and Lloyd had a negotiations session with the principals.
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5.H. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Pat Rendle
Discussion:
Pat Rendle spoke to the Board in regard to the SRO report submitted.
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5.I. 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 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. Resolution to Approve Pat Rendle as IOwA (Identified Official with Authority)
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.C. Approve Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.D. Approve Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.E. Approve Purchase of Professional Services Agreement for Psychologist FY27
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.F. Approve Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2027 with Kootasca Community Action, Inc.
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.G. Approve 2026-2027 Meal Prices
Speaker(s):
Jennifer Drotts
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.H. Approve .5 FTE Literacy Lead
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.I. Approve Reduction of 2.0 FTE K-6 Positions
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board voted to change the motion to 1.0 FTE instead of 2.0 FTE reductions for K-6 positions
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6.J. Approve 1.0 FTE High School Dean of Students
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Discussion:
Motion tabled until August 10th meeting to research other options for Dean.
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6.K. Approve Donations
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Step Up:
Northern Star Coop: $100.00 Essentia Health: $10,000.00 King Elementary Garden Project: Forward Health Foundation: $2,194.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion tabled until August 10th meeting to further research options for Dean of Students position at the High School
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7. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Regular Business Meeting
Monday August 10th, 2026 High School Media Center 6:00 pm |
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8. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned 7:25 pm
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