Public Notices November 26, 2025
ISD #2170
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #6
Nov. 3, 2025
6:00 p.m.
District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Freeman at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call was taken, members Wright, Frisk, Reeck, Trout, Reese and Freeman were present, comprising a quorum. Also present were Superintendent Tappe, Business Manager Hill, Recording Clerk Larson, Staples World Managing Editor Anderson, students, staff, community members, ICS and Ehlers representatives. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Reeck seconded by Wright, to adopt the agenda. MC
Chair Freeman recognized and welcomed those in attendance
Personnel
Motion by Trout, seconded by Freeman, to approve the resignation of Lynn Vanderweyst, Lead Custodian effective 10/21/25. MC
Other
Motion by Frisk, seconded by Reeck, to approve the MSHSL emerging status school commitment for girls team dual wrestling for the 25/26 school year. MC
Motion by Wright, seconded by Freeman, to approve the resolution supporting the Form A application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation. MC
Motion by Trout, seconded by Frisk, to approve the resolution supporting the Form B application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation. MC
Sourcewell Board of Directors election discussion.
Long Term Facility Planning Presentation by ICS and Ehlers
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Frisk, to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m. MC
Trisha Larson, Clerk
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Upcoming Meetings:
Mon., Dec. 1: School Board Work Session and Truth In Taxation meeting, District Office, 905 4th St. NE, Staples, 6 p.m.
Mon., Dec. 10: Policy Committee meeting, District Office, 7:45 a.m. (Reese, Trout)
Mon., Dec. 22: School Board meeting, District Office, 6 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 5, 2026: School Board Meeting/Organizational Meeting, District Office 6 p.m.
CITY OF STAPLES
Notice of
Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Staples will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Staples Government Center located at 122 6th St NE, Staples to receive public input regarding the 2026 Final Budget and Property Tax Levy.
All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and be heard on this matter or submit written comments to the City Clerk prior to the hearing. For a copy of the proposed 2026 Final Budget and Property Tax Levy, contact City Hall at 218-894-2550.
Dated: November 26, 2025
Tara Greer, Clerk
City of Staples
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FRESHWATER
EDUCATION
DISTRICT #6004
Board Meeting, 10/22/25
Wadena, MN
MINUTES
Called to order at 5 p.m. by Chair Huttunen.
Attendees - Board: R. Huttunen-Sebeka, C. Wolf- LP-GE, B. Tumberg-W-DC, R. VanDenheuvel-B-H, R. Thalmann–Henning, K. Howard-Menahga, R. Wright-S-M. Board Absent: S. Veronen-Verndale, J. Hillmer-Browerville. Supts’: L. Westrum- W-DC, S. Vedbraaten-Browerville. FED: E. Weber, Supt., J. Anderson, Fin. Manager, S. Thiel, Admin. Assist. Others: J. Osberg, A. Zamzo
MOTIONED BY Tumberg, seconded by VanDenheuvel to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE-U/C
Presentation
By A. Zamzo ~ OT presented on MTSS and behavior management.
Consent Agenda: MOTIONED BY Howard, seconded by Wolf to approve the consent agenda as presented, including meeting minutes, Payments of 66551-66961, Policy Review, Renewal of the Collaborative Agmt. w/Head Start, Amendment of the Assist. Director of SpEd Contract, 25/26 Reg Year TS/CR Services Agmt.
Personnel
Retirement of: M. Tabery, PT and C. Salathe, WALC Prog. Support; Reassignment of M. Benning; Hiring: C. Newberry, P. Rowe, T. DeJesus, J. DeYonge, C. Bruggenthies.
Reduction in Hrs.: J. Goodpasture, M. Rasmussen, W. Wegscheid, M. Ludovissie.
Increase in Hrs.: S. Romann, P. Kellen, M. Wolhowe, H. Haase, J. Becker, B. Faust, E. Hibbs, L. Hubbard, M. Murch, K. Schalow, M. Schmidt, L. Wright, S. Lowe, S. Nixon, S. Romann.
Lane Change Request: K. Lehmann. VOTE: U/C
Info Shared
Supt. Report: T-I negotiations are ongoing, FY27 FED Menu Options will be shared with Supts. before December. Due to van driver shortages, a monthly transportation agreement w/Aksamit Transportation. ALC enrollment of 121 students, including 20 online, TS are beginning. Reviewed SR & ECFE enrollment. State Telecom Program will dissolve in FY28/29, and FED is evaluating WAN options. CP program approvals are due Nov. 1, and the Regional Perkins Liaison Mtg. summary was reviewed.
SPED Report: Out of Field Permission. Teachers will need to be in a Program that leads to full certification in the licensure field in which they hold the OFP.
Finance Mgr. Report: Reviewed FY25 audit progress and the FY26 Q1 Finance report.
New Business
MOTIONED by VanDenheuvel, seconded by Thalmann to approve the Sept. & Oct. 30 day Agmt. w/Aksamit Pupil Transp. as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Tumberg, seconded by Wright to approve the FY26 Purchased Social Worker Agmt. w/ Perham - Dent #549 as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Howard, seconded by Wright to approve the purchased Social Worker Supervision Svc. Agmt. w/C. Copeland for the 25/26 SY as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Thalmann, seconded by VanDenheuvel to approve the FED Vehicle Sale Agmt w/Askamit Transp. as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Tumberg, seconded by Howard to approve the renewal of the 2026 Health Insurance plans through the Better Health Collective. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Wright, seconded by VanDenheuvel to approve the renewal of the 2026 Delta Dental PPO Plan as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Tumberg, seconded by Wolf to approve the renewal of the 2026 Ameritas Vision Ins. Plan as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by VanDenheuvel, seconded by Thalmann to approve the PFML plan through Madison National Ins. as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Wright, seconded by Howard to approve the 2026 RI Budget as presented. VOTE-U/C
MOTIONED by Thalmann, seconded by Wright to approve the FY26 Bus Mgr. Svc Agmt w/B-H ISD 786 as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Tumberg, seconded by VanDenheuvel to approve the transfer of $17,500 from the SpEd fund and $17,500 from the Membership Fund to the OPEB reserve. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Wright, seconded by Wolf to approve the update of the Employee Handbook to align with Policy #412 - Expense Reimbursement. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED by Tumberg, seconded by VanDenheuvel to adjourn the meeting at 5:46 p.m. VOTE: U/C.
Respectifully submitted,
Barb Tumberg,
Board Clerk
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