Lake of the Woods School Board Minutes

May 26, 2026

   

                                                                     Lake of the Woods School ISD #390
                                                                     April 27, 2026 @ 6:45 PM - ITV Room
                                                                     Board of Education - Meeting Minutes
 

Members Present:  Jerem Haack (Chair), Craig Severs (Vice Chair), Robyn Sonstegard (Treasurer), Kayla Johnson (Clerk), Boyd Johnson (Director)

Members Absent:  Nate Hayes (Director)

 

  1. Call to Order by Chair Jerem Haack at 6:45 PM.

  2. Pledge of Allegiance

  3. Agenda

Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Boyd Johnson to approve the April 27, 2026, meeting agenda with the addition of 7.m appointment of Christine Dorry, and 7.n. non-renewal of Makayla Brauch.  Motion passes (5-0)

  1. Board Presenters

  2. Written Communication

  3. Old Business

  4. New Business

    1. Motion by Boyd Johnson second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve the March 23, 2026, regular board meeting minutes and the April 8, 2026, special board meeting minutes.  Motion passes (5-0)

    2. Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve the Invoices, Financial Statements, Bank Reconciliation, Wire Transfers, and Purchase Card Statement.  Motion passes (5-0)

    3. Motion by Robyn Sonstegard second by Boyd Johnson to approve the resignations:
      1. Resignations:  Nyla O’Connell - High School Special Education Teacher

            Motion passes (5-0)

  1. Motion by  Kayla Johnson second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve the Revised FY26 Budget.  Motion passes (5-0)

  2. Motion by Boyd Johnson second by Craig Severs to approve Resolution 2025/2026-18 accepting a donation of $307.50 from Wabanica Lutheran Church for the Backpack Program.  Motion passes (5-0)

  3. Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve the call for milk bids for the 2026-2027 school year.  Motion passes (5-0)

  4. Motion by Boyd Johnson second by Jerem Haack to approve renewing the health insurance with Medica through the Northwest Service Cooperative.  Motion passes (5-0)

  5. Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve the review and first reading of policies:  410 Family and Medical Leave Policy, 503 Student Attendance, 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records, 530 Immunization Records, 533 Wellness, 615 Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students, 701 Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget, 721 Procurement.  Motion passes (5-0)

  6. Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Boyd Johnson to approve the $25,000 threshold for micro-purchases in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 471.345 Subd. 5.   Motion passes (5-0)

  7. Motion by Jerem Haack second by Craig Severs to approve the summer 2026 adult meal prices, per MDE’s recommendation.  Motion passes (5-0)

  8. Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve Resolution 2025/2026-20 accepting a donation of $500.00 from Northwestern MN Manufacturing Association for the Welding Program.  Motion passes (5-0)

  9. Motion by Robyn Sonstegard second by Boyd Johnson to approve Resolution 2025/2026-21 accepting a donation of $60.00 from Thompson Farms for the Welding Program.  Motion passes (5-0)

  10. Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve the appointment of Christine Dorry as a Special Education Teacher.  Motion passes (5-0)

  11. Motion by Craig Severs second by Boyd Johnson to approve the non-renewal of teacher Makayla Brauch.  Jerem Haack (yea), Craig Severs (yae), Robyn Sonstegard (yae), Kayla Johnson (yae), Nate Hayes (absent), Boyd Johnson (yae).  Motion passes (5-0)

8. Other Business

10. Adjourned by Chair Jerem Haack at 6:56 PM.





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