Dean Kapsner

The meeting included organizational business where members were declared by acclamation as Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Clerk, and Treasurer. Procedural decisions included designating the Superintendent as Ex Officio, the Administrative Assistant as Deputy Clerk, and maintaining the regular meeting schedule on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Key actions involved approving contract renewals for the Business Manager and Indian Education Coordinator, accepting resignations for an Assistant Varsity Girls Track Coach and an Assistant Custodian, approving new contracts for a Business Office Assistant and two coaches (JH Softball and JH Baseball), and approving a contract for an IREC Assistant Custodian effective the meeting date. Additionally, the Board granted the Superintendent authority to make recommendations for curriculum, program, and staff adjustments for the subsequent school year, and unanimously approved the Indian Policies and Procedures (IPP).

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included a community forum and a presentation regarding the Renewal of Expiring Capital Project Levy for the upcoming November election. The board approved the consent agenda, which involved district bills and personnel actions such as accepting resignations and approving new hires for various roles including bus driver, teacher, and coordinator. Reports were submitted by the Superintendent, PK-12 Principal, Activities Director, and American Indian Liaison. Board members provided updates on EMI negotiations, Health and Safety meeting, Triple A meeting, ECMECC meeting, and Rum River SPED meeting. Furthermore, the board approved scheduling the Canvassing meeting, approved the Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Laws Prohibiting Discrimination, approved the MSHSL Form A Grant, approved a fund transfer from the General Fund to the Food Service Fund, and approved the 2025-2027 EMI Master Agreement.

The meeting agenda was approved. The consent agenda covered approvals including district bills for November, payments for December, documentation of donations received through December 15, and the approval of contract renewals for the Superintendent, PK-12 Principal, Assistant PK-12 Principal, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Transportation Director, Building and Groups Supervisor, Food Service Director, and Technology Director, as well as accepting one staff resignation. Key discussions included the presentation of the Truth in Taxation proposed property tax information and current budget. The Board unanimously approved the Levy Limitation and Certification 2025 Payable 2026. Written reports were submitted by the Superintendent, PK-12 Principal, Activities Director, and American Indian Liaison. The Chairperson reported on a Meet and Confer meeting, and another board member reported on an Infinity meeting. The Board unanimously approved an overnight stay for the girls wrestling team and approved the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Goals for 2025-26.

The Isle Board of Education convened in a special session for the purpose of canvassing the results of the November 4, 2025 special election. The primary action taken was the unanimous approval of the Abstract of Votes Cast and the associated Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District Special Election.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which included district bills and various personnel actions such as approving a contract, hiring two junior high coaches, and accepting a resignation. A key item was the presentation and subsequent unanimous approval of the FY25 audit. Further discussions involved the approval of several reports from the Superintendent, PK-12 Principal, Activities Director, and American Indian Liaison. The Board unanimously approved an overnight stay for wrestlers for an event in Pequot Lakes, approved the Isle Days Committee's request to use school district property for Isle Days 2026, and ratified the 2025-2027 SEIU Master Agreement.