Public Notices September 30, 2026
MEETING #3
ISD #2170
SCHOOL BOARD
August 24, 2026
6:00 p.m.
District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Wright at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call was taken, members Wright, Frisk, Trout, Freeman, Reeck and Reese were present, comprising a quorum. Also present were Superintendent Tappe, Finance Director Hill, Principal Ferdon, Principal Koenigs, AD/CE Wood, Recording Clerk Larson, Staples World Editor Anderson, one member of the public and staff members. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Reese, to approve the addition of items 5f, 5g, 5h and 5i. MC
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck, to adopt the agenda. MC
Chair Wright recognized the public and those in attendance
School/Community Forum
- None
ICS Presentation
- None
Consent Agenda
Approve minutes from the August 3, 2026 Board Meeting
Accept the resignation of:
Keri Bendson, Part-time Food Service
Melissa Jewison, Media Center Paraprofessional
Carly Bowman, Kindergarten Teacher
Approve the hire of Bren Salo, JH Football Coach
Approve the hire of Heidi Mintz, Fall Musical Director
Approve the fundraiser request from Basketball Boosters
Approve the PSEO agreement with Alexandria Tech & Community College
Approve the hire of Ashlee Lucas, Elementary Custodian
Approve the hire of Morgan Ward, Kindergarten Teacher
Approve the change of assignment for elementary paraprofessional, Jennifer Dobson to Media Center Paraprofessional
Motion by Trout, seconded by Frisk, to approve the consent agenda. MC
Donations and In-Kind Contributions
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Freeman, to approve the Resolution to accept Grants and Donations in the amount of $30,469.95 and in-kind donations in the amount of $570. MC
Finance Items
Financial Report by Finance Director Hill
Finance Director Hill presented information regarding the Constitutional Amendment - Permanent School Fund
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Trout, to approve the July disbursements. MC
General Fund: $1,025,310.88
Food Service: $6,725.95
Community Service: $23,150.98
Construction Fund: 0.00
Debt Service: $245,615
Fund 21 Student Activities: $537
Fund 45: 0.00
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck, to approve the July receipts. MC
General Fund: $374,205.24
Food Service: $12,334.59
Community Service: $9,903.84
Construction Fund: $14,460,032.50
Debt Service: $465,267.33
Fund 21 Student Activities: 0.00
Fund 45: 0.00
Cabinet Presentation
- by Buildings & Grounds Director Peterson
Personnel
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Frisk to approve the reductionof 2.0 FTE Middle/High School Special Education Paraprofessionals. MC
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Trout to approve the increase of Middle/High School Special Education Teacher Amanda Keplin, from .5 FTE to 1.0 FTE. MC
Other
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Frisk to approve the sealed bids for miscellaneous items. MC
Motion by Trout, seconded by Reese to approve the revised 2026-2027 Elementary Handbook. MC
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Wright to approve the revised 2026-2027 Middle/High School Handbook. MC
Reports
School Board:
Freshwater
Sourcewell - June 16, 2026 and July 21, 2026 Minutes
Elementary Principal - Report by Principal Koenigs
Middle/High School Principal - Report by Principal Ferdon
Activities/Community Ed Director - CEAC 8-13-2026 minutes and Report by AD/CE Director Wood
SMEA - None
Superintendent - Report by Superintendent Tappe
Other
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Freeman, to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. MC
Trisha Larson, Clerk
ISD #2170
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Upcoming Meetings/Events:
Tues., Oct. 5, 2026 - School Board meeting (Work Session) Meeting, District Office, 7:45 a.m., 905 4th St. NE, Staples
Mon., Oct. 19, 2026 - School Board Meeting, District Office, 6 p.m., 905 4th St. NE, Staples
PUBLIC NOTICE
AERATION WARNING
NOTICE: An aeration system creating thin ice will be in operation on the southeast shoreline on Lake Shamineau, 33203 and 33211, during ice conditions Fall of 2026 and continuing through Spring 2027. The purpose is to protect the shoreline from ice expansion.
Please be aware of open water and thin ice.
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NOTICE
TODD COUNTY
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
2027 COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) of Todd County, Minnesota (the “County”), will hold a public hearing of the Board beginning at 9:15 a.m., on October 6th, 2026, to be held at the Todd County Historic Courthouse, 215 1st Ave. South, Long Prairie, Minnesota, to solicit public input in order to determine the 2027 County Fee Schedules for the County Departments including but not limited to: Administration, Attorney, Assessor, Auditor-Treasurer, Environmental Health, GIS/MIS, Health & Human Services, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Recorder, Sheriff and Solid Waste (Transfer Station).
The proposed 2027 County Fee Schedule is available on the Todd County website at https://www.toddcountymn.gov and at the Todd County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, located at 215 1st Avenue South, Suite 201 Long Prairie, MN during regular business hours.
All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing in-person or submit written testimony prior to the hearing date. Written testimony submissions should be directed to the County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office, 215 1st Avenue South, Suite 201 Long Prairie, MN 56347 or by email to clerk@co.todd.mn.us. Individuals requiring accommodations should contact the County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office prior to the date of the public hearing by calling 320-732-4414.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF TODD COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor/
Treasurer
Clerk to the County Board
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CITY OF STAPLES
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Assessments
Notice is hereby given that the Staples City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 122 6th St NE to consider and possibly adopt assessments for non-payment of charges against property.
The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the city clerk’s office. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting.
Published Sept. 30, 2026
Tara Greer, Clerk
City of Staples
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NOTICE
WADENA COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
PETITION TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE #1
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 15th day of October, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Auditorium of the Wadena County Courthouse to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #1 Section 17 - Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems and Section 4 - Definitions.
The nature and effect of the proposed amendments would eliminate the requirement to have a compliance inspection performed on a septic system when: 1) an application for permit is submitted to add onto a dwelling, except when a bedroom addition is proposed 2) when an application for variance, conditional use, or rezoning is received; and 3) when a transfer of ownership is received that does not require a Certificate of Real Estate Value.
All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on this matter. Access to the Courthouse will be provided through the entrance accessible from the west parking lot behind the courthouse. An agenda for the meeting and associated materials, including the full context of the proposed amendments, can be found on the County website calendar at www.wadenacounty.gov, and clicking on the date of the meeting. Written correspondence must be received by the Wadena County Zoning Office, 415 Jefferson St. S., Room 234, Wadena, MN 56482 before close of business the day of the hearing in order to be accepted and must include the full name and address of the person sending the correspondence in order to be accepted for presentation to the Adjustment Board at the public hearing. The correspondence may be submitted in person, by U.S. Mail, or by e-mail to the Zoning Office but it MUST include the required information.
Date: September 25, 2026
Wadena County
Planning Commission
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