Michelle Heisler

The meeting included a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing where Michelle Heisler provided a report. The agenda for the Special School Board Meeting was approved. The meeting adjourned shortly after the call to order.

The meeting included standard procedural items such as the call to order, roll call, and the pledge of allegiance, followed by approval of the agenda. Various reports were presented, including those from the Finance Committee, student representative, principals, grant coordinator, business manager, superintendent, activities director, maintenance director, and technology coordinator. Consent agenda items included consideration of bills totaling $311,498.33, a treasurer's report, approval for the retirement of Joan Refshaw, and permission to hire staff for custodial and paraprofessional positions. Recognitions included the Seven Grandfathers Honesty Teaching Awards, December Senior of the Month, and Students of the Month across multiple grades, as well as acknowledging National Special Education Day. Old business involved the approval of the 2nd Reading of the FY 2025 Financial Statement and Auditor's Report. New business covered the certification of the 2025-Payable 2026 Levy, approval of the 2025-2026 Non-Certified and Certified Seniority Lists, approval for a Reorganization Special Meeting, approval of a Memorandum of Agreement involving Joan Refshaw, and approval for the purchase of a Certificate of Deposit. The board also discussed a Multi-Use Facility.

The meeting addressed key administrative and financial matters. Discussions included reports from principals and the superintendent, and the approval of the agenda. Action items involved approving the payment of bills, the Treasurer's Report, handling personnel actions such as retirements and permissions to hire and post, and approving the Second Reading of the FY 2025 Financial Statement and Auditor's Report. Furthermore, the Board approved the Certification of the 2025 Payable 2026 Levy and the seniority lists for both non-certified and certified staff for the 2025-2026 period. An approval was also granted for a Memorandum of Agreement involving Waubun Education Minnesota and Independent School District No. 435, and a significant purchase of a Certificate of Deposit for $7,000,000.00. The Board also approved scheduling a Reorganization Special Meeting for January 5, 2026. The meeting included a closed session to discuss data not public pursuant to MN Statutes, followed by reopening to the public session.

The meeting included reports from board committees, principals, the superintendent, and representatives. The board considered and approved bills, the treasurer's report, resignations, and permission to hire a custodian. They also discussed recognitions, including the Thunderbirds' football championship win and students of the month. New business included presentations and approvals of the FY25 Financial Statement and Auditor's Report, the revised FY 2025-2026 Budget, and permission to post budget publication for FY 2025 - 2026. Succeeding meetings were scheduled, and future considerations for the school board were discussed.

The agenda included committee and special meeting reports, student representative updates, and principal reports. The board approved the consent agenda, which included bills, minutes from the September 24, 2025, regular board meeting, and the treasurer's report. Resignations and new hires were considered, along with permission to post for a Truth in Taxation Meeting and a Paraprofessional position. The board also approved the first reading of the revised budget for Fiscal Year 2026, the 2025-2026 Winter Coaching Staff, policies and procedures ensuring tribal and parental involvement in educational program planning, an athletic event worker pay proposal, Policy 503 on student attendance, and a substitute teaching rate of pay.