Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
4.A. Agenda approval
4.B. Approval of minutes
4.C. Approval of invoices
4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
4.E. Other
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.A. Board Committee Reports
5.B. Other
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.A. LOA  for EA - ALL DEPTS
6.B. Act on retirement - GenFund
6.C. Request permission for post-retirement sick leave payout - GenFund
6.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Literacy Coach - GenEd
6.E. Request permission to post for Physical Therapist Assistant - SE
6.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide - SE
6.G. Act on 26-27 Student Handbooks - SE & TE
6.H. Proposal award & Approval Resolution - TE
6.I. Ratify and approve filling the position of Building Trades Instructor - TE
6.J. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head of Maintenance - TE
6.K. LOA  for ESPII - ECE
6.L. Ratify and approve filling the position of  Education, Early Childhood Development & Disabilities Services Coordinator - ECE
6.M. Ratify and approve filling the position of Transportation and Family Service Coordinator - ECE
6.N. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Start Lead Classroom Coordinator - ECE
6.O. Act on Head Start Child Safety & Supervision Policies & Procedures - ECE
6.P. Approval of Superintendents Goals
6.Q. Other
7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
7.A. Departmental Reports
7.B. Superintendent's Report
7.C. Other
8. ADJOURN
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Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District
Meeting: August 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
Subject:
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Subject:
4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
Subject:
4.A. Agenda approval
Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions
Subject:
4.B. Approval of minutes
Description:
Board action on July 8, 2026 Organizational & Regular Board Meeting minutes.
Subject:
4.C. Approval of invoices
Description:
Marsha Wainio will review invoices.  Invoices are on file in the business office.  Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time.  Please call Superintendent Huotari.
Subject:
4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
Description:
Customary and usual
Subject:
4.E. Other
Subject:
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
5.A. Board Committee Reports
Description:
Building & Site met on 7.27.2026
Personnel & Negotiations met on 7.27.2026
Building & Site met on 8.7.2026
Personnel & Negotiations met on 8.7.2026
 
Subject:
5.B. Other
Subject:
6. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
6.A. LOA  for EA - ALL DEPTS
Subject:
6.B. Act on retirement - GenFund
Description:
We received a retirement request from Christy Mitchem, Tech Assistant in our TechCo Department, effective August 31, 2026.  We would like the board to accept this with regret.
Subject:
6.C. Request permission for post-retirement sick leave payout - GenFund
Description:
We are asking the board approve the post-retirement sick leave payout for Christy Mitchem.  Due to extenuating circumstances with family, the proper amount of time wasn't met prior to her notice of retiring. 
Subject:
6.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Literacy Coach - GenEd
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Literacy Coach with Elizabeth "Liz" Schultz with a start date of July 30, 2026, at Step 6.  The interview team consisted of Amy, Jayci, and Katie.
Subject:
6.E. Request permission to post for Physical Therapist Assistant - SE
Description:
We are requesting permission to post for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to start for the 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
6.F. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide - SE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide with Pam DeBock at the Norway Elementary CI Classroom with a start date of August 24, 2026, at Step 5.  The interview team consisted of Amy, Jayci, and Katie.
Subject:
6.G. Act on 26-27 Student Handbooks - SE & TE
Description:
Act on student handbooks - SE/TE
(changes are noted)
Subject:
6.H. Proposal award & Approval Resolution - TE
Description:
ROLL CALL
<see attached>
Subject:
6.I. Ratify and approve filling the position of Building Trades Instructor - TE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of the Building Trades Instructor with Craig Balfanz with a start date of August 24, 2026 at Step 5.  The interview team consisted of Jennifer, Joe, Michele and Katie.
Subject:
6.J. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head of Maintenance - TE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head of Maintenance with Larry Larsen a start date of August 24, 2026 at Step 8.  The interview team consisted of Jennifer, Joe, Michele, Craig, and Katie.
Subject:
6.K. LOA  for ESPII - ECE
Description:
(extending the LOA another year--from last year)
Subject:
6.L. Ratify and approve filling the position of  Education, Early Childhood Development & Disabilities Services Coordinator - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Education, Early Childhood Development & Disabilities Coordinator with Alicia Boussum with a start date of August 10, 2026, at Step 3.  The interview team consisted of Jennifer, Jayci, Katie and Melissa.
Subject:
6.M. Ratify and approve filling the position of Transportation and Family Service Coordinator - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Transportation and Family Service Coordinator with Brenda Franklin with a start date of July 29, 2026, at Step 6.  The interview team consisted of Melissa, Jayci, Amy, and Katie.
Subject:
6.N. Ratify and approve filling the position of Head Start Lead Classroom Coordinator - ECE
Description:
We are requesting the board ratify and approve filling the position of Head Start Lead Classroom Coordinator at the Willis Center with Kyley Corsi with a start date of August 24, 2026 at Step 2.  The interview team consisted of Melissa, Katie, and Jayci.
Subject:
6.O. Act on Head Start Child Safety & Supervision Policies & Procedures - ECE
Description:
(see attached policy & procedure document)
Subject:
6.P. Approval of Superintendents Goals
Subject:
6.Q. Other
Subject:
7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Subject:
7.A. Departmental Reports
Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
Subject:
7.B. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.C. Other
Subject:
8. ADJOURN
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated.  If any person requires special accommodations, please advise the Superintendent 24 hours in advance of the meeting - 779-2690.

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