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Greenbush-Middle River School Board Special Meeting Wednesday, January 21, 2026
May 27, 2026
Greenbush-Middle River ISD #2683
Greenbush-Middle River School Board Special Meeting
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Greenbush Middle River School Library
401 Park Avenue West, Greenbush, MN 56726
Agenda for the Greenbush-Middle River School Board Special Meeting to be held in the
Greenbush Middle River School Library, 401 Park Avenue West, Greenbush, MN 56726 on
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Members Present:
__X__ Kurt Stenberg
__X__ Allison Harder
__X__ SueAnn Wahl
__X__ Brandon Ignaszewski
__X__ Ross Waage
__X__ Danielle Berg
Members Absent: Peter Kern
Others present: Kevin McKeever, Jamie Lunsetter, Gary Gamble, Brian Burkel, Zairyn
Wimpfeimer, Senior Olson, Brittany Burkel, Walter Taus, Jodi Wahl, Jalyssa Gust,
Teagan Landsrud, Kayle Vacura, Katie Johnston, Hannah Black, Brittany Babcock,
Shelah Gust, Samantha Alme, Lisa Vacura, Brad Dahl, Shane Kilen, Kailey Hanson
3. Approve Agenda
Recommendation to add items to the agenda from Board Members or School
Administrators.
Suggested Board Action:
Motion by SueAnn Wahl, second by Brandon Ignaszewski, to approve the agenda as
submitted/amended.
4. Organization of School Board
Minnesota Statute requires the School Board to elect its officers for the new calendar
year at its first regular meeting in January.
An "Acting Clerk" (as selected by the Board - typically the previous Clerk if "still on the
Board") will record the minutes until a Clerk is selected by the Board.
After the roll call is taken, an "Acting Chair" (as selected by the Board - typically the
previous Chair if "still" on the Board) will request nominations for the position of Chair of
the Board. Parliamentary procedure does not require a nomination to be seconded.
Nominations are solicited by asking (three times) for "nominations from the floor for the
position of Chair of the Board."
After all nominations are heard, the acting-chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for
the position of Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by
saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected
to the office. After the election, the newly elected Chair of the Board shall preside over
the nominations and election of the other school board officers.
1. Nominations for School Board Chair
Nominations for School Board Chair :
Kurt Stenberg
Nominations for School Board Chair :
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Chair :
_____________________________________
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of Kurt Stenberg for
the position of Chair of the Board signify (roll call vote) by saying "aye" - those
opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest
vote total shall be elected to the office.
Roll Call Vote
__Y__A Harder __Y__B Ignaszewski ____P Kern __Y__ K Stenberg __Y__ S
Wahl __Y__R Waage __Y__D Berg
2. Nominations for School Board Vice Chair
Nominations for School Board Vice Chair :
Brandon Ignaszewski
Nominations for School Board Vice Chair :
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Vice Chair :
_____________________________________
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of Brandon
Ignaszewski for the position of Vice-Chair of the Board signify (roll call vote) by
saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate
with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.
Roll Call Vote
__Y__A Harder __O__B Ignaszewski ____P Kern __Y__ K Stenberg _Y___ S
Wahl __Y__R Waage __Y__D Berg
3. Nominations for School Board Clerk
Allison Harder
Nominations for School Board Clerk :
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Clerk :
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Clerk :
_____________________________________
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of Allison Harder for
the position of Clerk of the Board signify (roll call vote) by saying "aye" - those
opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest
vote total shall be elected to the office.
Roll Call Vote
____A Harder __Y__B Ignaszewski ____P Kern __Y__ K Stenberg __Y__ S
Wahl __Y__R Waage __Y__D Berg
4. Nominations for School Board Treasurer
SueAnn Wahl
Nominations for School Board Treasurer:
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Treasurer:
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Treasurer:
_____________________________________
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of SueAnn Wahl for
the position of Clerk of the Board signify (roll call vote) by saying "aye" - those
opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest
vote total shall be elected to the office.
Roll Call Vote
__Y__A Harder __Y__B Ignaszewski ____P Kern __Y__ K Stenberg __O__ S
Wahl __Y__R Waage __Y__D Berg
5. Designation of date & time for Regular monthly meetings
Currently, Regular monthly Board meetings are held on the third Monday of the
month at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. Specified dates that meetings may not take
place are attached.
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Ross Waage seconded by SueAnn Wahl to
designate the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the School Library as the
official day & time for the regular monthly meeting of the Board unless change is
necessitated by unforeseeable events and statute(s).
6. Authorization of rotation of 2026 Board Auditing Committee
Board members will be partnered with another Board member throughout the 2026
calendar year to review bills 30 minutes prior to each regular board meeting. The
dates will correspond to the approved Regular Board meeting dates.
Recommended rotation included on previous attachment.
January 2026 - January 2027
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Allison Harder seconded by Brandon
Ignaszewski to authorize the two-member monthly audit committee rotation as
presented.
7. Authorization of Board Committee Assignments
Committee chart included on previous attachment.
Sports Board change: Ross Waage
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Kurt Stenberg seconded by Danielle Berg to
authorize the committee appointments for 2026 as presented.
8. Authorize membership and participation in state organizations
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Brandon Ignaszewski seconded by SueAnn
Wahl to authorize district membership and participation the following organizations:
● Minnesota State High School League - MSHSL
● Northwest Regional Interdistrict Council - NWRIC
● Region 1 - ESV
● Northwest Service Cooperative - NWSC
● Minnesota Rural Education Association - MREA
● Adult Basic Education (ABE) - through NWSC
● Minnesota School Boards Association - MSBA
9. Special Meeting Notification
Recommended Board Action: Motion by Allison Harder seconded by Brandon
Ignaszewski to post notices of special meetings on the main front entrance, door 1
and on the district web site.
10. Designation of School District Legal Counsel
Designate the Law Firm of Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, PA and Kennedy &
Graven as the School District’s Legal Counsel. The individuals authorized to contact
legal counsel include the Board Chair and the Superintendent or a school staff
member given authorization from the Board Chair or Superintendent. (John P.
Edison, PA has been the specific attorney for the GMR School District)
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Kurt Stenberg seconded by Allison Harder to
designate the Law Firm of Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, PA and Graven & Martin
as the School District’s Legal Counsel.
11. Designation of official depositories for school funds.
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Brandon Ignaszewski seconded by Ross
Waage to designate Border Bank and the Minnesota School Board Liquid Asset
Fund as official depositories for school funds. (Berg abstain)
12. Designation of Official Newspaper(s)
A motion was made by Brandon Ignaszewski , seconded by Danielle Berg to
approve The Tribune of Greenbush, MN and The Honker of Middle River, MN as the
designated official school newspapers.
13. Establish School Board Compensation
A motion was made by Kurt Stenberg , seconded by Brandon Ignszewski to
approve $70 per meeting for attendance at school board meetings, $140 per full
day or $ 70 per half day for attendance at board workshops or conventions; and the
positions of Board Chair and Clerk to receive an annual officer payment of $270.00.
5. Citizen Comments
All speakers are asked to complete the Listening Session Sign-in Form including as
much detail as possible and including a printed / written copy of your presentation if one
is available. This is an opportunity for the Board to listen, the Board will not engage in
dialogue. As a general rule, the Board will not comment on or respond to any comments
made by speakers. Please do not include names of Greenbush Middle River School
students, employees or representatives, their title, or location in your remarks for your
own legal protection and the legal rights of students and staff.
Each speaker will have five (5) minutes to speak: speakers may not roll their time to
another speaker. Speakers will be timed and are asked to complete their comments in
this time frame. Board members may ask questions if needed. Please begin your
presentation by stating your name and topic only.
In the spirit of fairness to all participants, we request that you respect the format above.
Thank you for taking the time today to attend this meeting and share your concerns and
suggestions.
A. Gary Gamble - snow pile issue
B. Senior Class - class trip changes
6. Act on Previous Minutes
Suggested Board Action:
Motion by Allison Harder second by Ross Waage, to approve the minutes of the
December 15, 2025 Regular/Special board meeting as presented/amended.
7. Business Services
Documentation on table 1/2 hour prior to regular meeting.
Audit committee: Berg & Ignaszewski
1. Treasurer's Report
Informational item
attach treasurer's report
GREENBUSH-MIDDLE RIVER SCHOOLS
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MONTH OF
December, 2025
2. Pay Claims
Suggested board action: Motion by Brandon Ignaszewski, seconded by Danielle
Berg to approve payments of bills; check # 42511 through # 42590 for a total of
$246,130.49 and purchasing card electronic payments dated 1-19-2026 and
electronic fund transfers as submitted.
attach:
-check register by bank and check with date xx.ss.xxxx
-Pcard statement with date
-Electronic Funds Transfers with date
8. Reports & Information
1. Boards & Committees
Committee/Board representative reports such as:
1. NWRIC
2. GMRTC Joint Powers Board
3. Sports Board
4. Negotiations
2. Principal
A. Spelling Bee
B. ECFE waterpark trip
C. READ Act Training
D. Knowledge Bowl
GIREENBUSH-MIDDLREIV ERS CHOOLS
TREASURER'RSE PORTF ORM ONTH OF DECEMBER2,.0 25
Beginning Balance
Receipts
Expenditures
Ending Balance
$1,690,908.18
$525,557.09
$407,899.69
E. Winter sports (weather making things difficult; rescheduling)
3. Superintendent
A. Seniority List
B. Reduction Resolution (annual)
C. MSBA Conference was attended; Joint Powers presented a breakout
D. New bus purchase needed (new $150k, used $80)
E. New camera system being installed. 60% complete as of today.
F. MLK Day - all staff meeting. ALICE training (lockdown)
G. Superintendent meeting
9. Action Items
1. Field Trip / Event Requests
None at this time.
2. Accept Gifts & Donations
Gifts/donations for the month of January.
Suggested board action: Motion by SueAnn Wahl, seconded by Brandon
Ignaszewski to accept with gratitude the following gifts and donations:
● $500.00 from Polaris Industries to be put towards Hudl
● $7,000.00 from Arlys Graff Trust for Music Instruments
● $3,000.00 from Arlys Graff Trust for First Robotics
● $5,000.00 from Arlys Graff Trust for FCCLA for State and Nationals
● $4,000.00 from Arlys Graff Trust for Theater Lights & Sound Equipment
3. Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for
Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore.
WHEREAS this decrease in student enrollment must include Recommended Board
Action:
Member Allison Harder introduced the Resolution Directing the Administration to
Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons
Therefore.
WHEREAS there has been a reduction in student enrollment, and,
discontinuance of positions and discontinuance or curtailment of programs, and,
WHEREAS a determination must be made as to which teachers' contracts must be
terminated and not renewed and which teachers may be placed on unrequensted
leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits in effecting discontinuance of
positions.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2683,
as follows:
That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and
administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions because of a
reduction in enrollment, make recommendations to the school board for the
discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or
curtailment of positions.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Kurt Stenberg and upon roll call vote the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same: SW, DB, RW, KS, AH, BI
whereupon said resolution was declared duly adopted.
4. Approve the Teacher Seniority List as presented.
Motion by Brandon Ignaszewski, second by Allison Harder to approve the Teacher
Seniority List as presented.
10. Future Meetings
● Joint Powers Meeting @ Tri-County - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
● Regular School Board Meeting - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. in Greenbush
Middle River School Library. This meeting is moved to Wednesday due to no meetings
allowed on Presidents' Day (Monday, February 16).
11. Adjourn
Motion by SueAnn Wahl, seconded by Ross Waage to adjourn.
Greenbush-Middle River School Board Special Meeting
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Greenbush Middle River School Library
401 Park Avenue West, Greenbush, MN 56726
Agenda for the Greenbush-Middle River School Board Special Meeting to be held in the
Greenbush Middle River School Library, 401 Park Avenue West, Greenbush, MN 56726 on
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Members Present:
__X__ Kurt Stenberg
__X__ Allison Harder
__X__ SueAnn Wahl
__X__ Brandon Ignaszewski
__X__ Ross Waage
__X__ Danielle Berg
Members Absent: Peter Kern
Others present: Kevin McKeever, Jamie Lunsetter, Gary Gamble, Brian Burkel, Zairyn
Wimpfeimer, Senior Olson, Brittany Burkel, Walter Taus, Jodi Wahl, Jalyssa Gust,
Teagan Landsrud, Kayle Vacura, Katie Johnston, Hannah Black, Brittany Babcock,
Shelah Gust, Samantha Alme, Lisa Vacura, Brad Dahl, Shane Kilen, Kailey Hanson
3. Approve Agenda
Recommendation to add items to the agenda from Board Members or School
Administrators.
Suggested Board Action:
Motion by SueAnn Wahl, second by Brandon Ignaszewski, to approve the agenda as
submitted/amended.
4. Organization of School Board
Minnesota Statute requires the School Board to elect its officers for the new calendar
year at its first regular meeting in January.
An "Acting Clerk" (as selected by the Board - typically the previous Clerk if "still on the
Board") will record the minutes until a Clerk is selected by the Board.
After the roll call is taken, an "Acting Chair" (as selected by the Board - typically the
previous Chair if "still" on the Board) will request nominations for the position of Chair of
the Board. Parliamentary procedure does not require a nomination to be seconded.
Nominations are solicited by asking (three times) for "nominations from the floor for the
position of Chair of the Board."
After all nominations are heard, the acting-chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of ______________ for
the position of Chair of the Board signify by saying "aye" - those opposed signify by
saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest vote total shall be elected
to the office. After the election, the newly elected Chair of the Board shall preside over
the nominations and election of the other school board officers.
1. Nominations for School Board Chair
Nominations for School Board Chair :
Kurt Stenberg
Nominations for School Board Chair :
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Chair :
_____________________________________
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of Kurt Stenberg for
the position of Chair of the Board signify (roll call vote) by saying "aye" - those
opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest
vote total shall be elected to the office.
Roll Call Vote
__Y__A Harder __Y__B Ignaszewski ____P Kern __Y__ K Stenberg __Y__ S
Wahl __Y__R Waage __Y__D Berg
2. Nominations for School Board Vice Chair
Nominations for School Board Vice Chair :
Brandon Ignaszewski
Nominations for School Board Vice Chair :
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Vice Chair :
_____________________________________
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of Brandon
Ignaszewski for the position of Vice-Chair of the Board signify (roll call vote) by
saying "aye" - those opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate
with the highest vote total shall be elected to the office.
Roll Call Vote
__Y__A Harder __O__B Ignaszewski ____P Kern __Y__ K Stenberg _Y___ S
Wahl __Y__R Waage __Y__D Berg
3. Nominations for School Board Clerk
Allison Harder
Nominations for School Board Clerk :
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Clerk :
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Clerk :
_____________________________________
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of Allison Harder for
the position of Clerk of the Board signify (roll call vote) by saying "aye" - those
opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest
vote total shall be elected to the office.
Roll Call Vote
____A Harder __Y__B Ignaszewski ____P Kern __Y__ K Stenberg __Y__ S
Wahl __Y__R Waage __Y__D Berg
4. Nominations for School Board Treasurer
SueAnn Wahl
Nominations for School Board Treasurer:
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Treasurer:
_____________________________________
Nominations for School Board Treasurer:
_____________________________________
After all nominations are heard, the Chair will announce that "nominations are
closed" and a vote will be taken by requesting "those in favor of SueAnn Wahl for
the position of Clerk of the Board signify (roll call vote) by saying "aye" - those
opposed signify by saying the same sign "aye". The candidate with the highest
vote total shall be elected to the office.
Roll Call Vote
__Y__A Harder __Y__B Ignaszewski ____P Kern __Y__ K Stenberg __O__ S
Wahl __Y__R Waage __Y__D Berg
5. Designation of date & time for Regular monthly meetings
Currently, Regular monthly Board meetings are held on the third Monday of the
month at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. Specified dates that meetings may not take
place are attached.
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Ross Waage seconded by SueAnn Wahl to
designate the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the School Library as the
official day & time for the regular monthly meeting of the Board unless change is
necessitated by unforeseeable events and statute(s).
6. Authorization of rotation of 2026 Board Auditing Committee
Board members will be partnered with another Board member throughout the 2026
calendar year to review bills 30 minutes prior to each regular board meeting. The
dates will correspond to the approved Regular Board meeting dates.
Recommended rotation included on previous attachment.
January 2026 - January 2027
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Allison Harder seconded by Brandon
Ignaszewski to authorize the two-member monthly audit committee rotation as
presented.
7. Authorization of Board Committee Assignments
Committee chart included on previous attachment.
Sports Board change: Ross Waage
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Kurt Stenberg seconded by Danielle Berg to
authorize the committee appointments for 2026 as presented.
8. Authorize membership and participation in state organizations
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Brandon Ignaszewski seconded by SueAnn
Wahl to authorize district membership and participation the following organizations:
● Minnesota State High School League - MSHSL
● Northwest Regional Interdistrict Council - NWRIC
● Region 1 - ESV
● Northwest Service Cooperative - NWSC
● Minnesota Rural Education Association - MREA
● Adult Basic Education (ABE) - through NWSC
● Minnesota School Boards Association - MSBA
9. Special Meeting Notification
Recommended Board Action: Motion by Allison Harder seconded by Brandon
Ignaszewski to post notices of special meetings on the main front entrance, door 1
and on the district web site.
10. Designation of School District Legal Counsel
Designate the Law Firm of Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, PA and Kennedy &
Graven as the School District’s Legal Counsel. The individuals authorized to contact
legal counsel include the Board Chair and the Superintendent or a school staff
member given authorization from the Board Chair or Superintendent. (John P.
Edison, PA has been the specific attorney for the GMR School District)
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Kurt Stenberg seconded by Allison Harder to
designate the Law Firm of Squires, Waldspurger & Mace, PA and Graven & Martin
as the School District’s Legal Counsel.
11. Designation of official depositories for school funds.
Suggested Board Action: Motion by Brandon Ignaszewski seconded by Ross
Waage to designate Border Bank and the Minnesota School Board Liquid Asset
Fund as official depositories for school funds. (Berg abstain)
12. Designation of Official Newspaper(s)
A motion was made by Brandon Ignaszewski , seconded by Danielle Berg to
approve The Tribune of Greenbush, MN and The Honker of Middle River, MN as the
designated official school newspapers.
13. Establish School Board Compensation
A motion was made by Kurt Stenberg , seconded by Brandon Ignszewski to
approve $70 per meeting for attendance at school board meetings, $140 per full
day or $ 70 per half day for attendance at board workshops or conventions; and the
positions of Board Chair and Clerk to receive an annual officer payment of $270.00.
5. Citizen Comments
All speakers are asked to complete the Listening Session Sign-in Form including as
much detail as possible and including a printed / written copy of your presentation if one
is available. This is an opportunity for the Board to listen, the Board will not engage in
dialogue. As a general rule, the Board will not comment on or respond to any comments
made by speakers. Please do not include names of Greenbush Middle River School
students, employees or representatives, their title, or location in your remarks for your
own legal protection and the legal rights of students and staff.
Each speaker will have five (5) minutes to speak: speakers may not roll their time to
another speaker. Speakers will be timed and are asked to complete their comments in
this time frame. Board members may ask questions if needed. Please begin your
presentation by stating your name and topic only.
In the spirit of fairness to all participants, we request that you respect the format above.
Thank you for taking the time today to attend this meeting and share your concerns and
suggestions.
A. Gary Gamble - snow pile issue
B. Senior Class - class trip changes
6. Act on Previous Minutes
Suggested Board Action:
Motion by Allison Harder second by Ross Waage, to approve the minutes of the
December 15, 2025 Regular/Special board meeting as presented/amended.
7. Business Services
Documentation on table 1/2 hour prior to regular meeting.
Audit committee: Berg & Ignaszewski
1. Treasurer's Report
Informational item
attach treasurer's report
GREENBUSH-MIDDLE RIVER SCHOOLS
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MONTH OF
December, 2025
2. Pay Claims
Suggested board action: Motion by Brandon Ignaszewski, seconded by Danielle
Berg to approve payments of bills; check # 42511 through # 42590 for a total of
$246,130.49 and purchasing card electronic payments dated 1-19-2026 and
electronic fund transfers as submitted.
attach:
-check register by bank and check with date xx.ss.xxxx
-Pcard statement with date
-Electronic Funds Transfers with date
8. Reports & Information
1. Boards & Committees
Committee/Board representative reports such as:
1. NWRIC
2. GMRTC Joint Powers Board
3. Sports Board
4. Negotiations
2. Principal
A. Spelling Bee
B. ECFE waterpark trip
C. READ Act Training
D. Knowledge Bowl
GIREENBUSH-MIDDLREIV ERS CHOOLS
TREASURER'RSE PORTF ORM ONTH OF DECEMBER2,.0 25
Beginning Balance
Receipts
Expenditures
Ending Balance
$1,690,908.18
$525,557.09
$407,899.69
E. Winter sports (weather making things difficult; rescheduling)
3. Superintendent
A. Seniority List
B. Reduction Resolution (annual)
C. MSBA Conference was attended; Joint Powers presented a breakout
D. New bus purchase needed (new $150k, used $80)
E. New camera system being installed. 60% complete as of today.
F. MLK Day - all staff meeting. ALICE training (lockdown)
G. Superintendent meeting
9. Action Items
1. Field Trip / Event Requests
None at this time.
2. Accept Gifts & Donations
Gifts/donations for the month of January.
Suggested board action: Motion by SueAnn Wahl, seconded by Brandon
Ignaszewski to accept with gratitude the following gifts and donations:
● $500.00 from Polaris Industries to be put towards Hudl
● $7,000.00 from Arlys Graff Trust for Music Instruments
● $3,000.00 from Arlys Graff Trust for First Robotics
● $5,000.00 from Arlys Graff Trust for FCCLA for State and Nationals
● $4,000.00 from Arlys Graff Trust for Theater Lights & Sound Equipment
3. Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for
Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore.
WHEREAS this decrease in student enrollment must include Recommended Board
Action:
Member Allison Harder introduced the Resolution Directing the Administration to
Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons
Therefore.
WHEREAS there has been a reduction in student enrollment, and,
discontinuance of positions and discontinuance or curtailment of programs, and,
WHEREAS a determination must be made as to which teachers' contracts must be
terminated and not renewed and which teachers may be placed on unrequensted
leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits in effecting discontinuance of
positions.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School District No. 2683,
as follows:
That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and
administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions because of a
reduction in enrollment, make recommendations to the school board for the
discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or
curtailment of positions.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Kurt Stenberg and upon roll call vote the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same: SW, DB, RW, KS, AH, BI
whereupon said resolution was declared duly adopted.
4. Approve the Teacher Seniority List as presented.
Motion by Brandon Ignaszewski, second by Allison Harder to approve the Teacher
Seniority List as presented.
10. Future Meetings
● Joint Powers Meeting @ Tri-County - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
● Regular School Board Meeting - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. in Greenbush
Middle River School Library. This meeting is moved to Wednesday due to no meetings
allowed on Presidents' Day (Monday, February 16).
11. Adjourn
Motion by SueAnn Wahl, seconded by Ross Waage to adjourn.
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