Greenbush-Middle River School Board Special Meeting/Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Greenbush-Middle River ISD #2683
Greenbush-Middle River School Board Special Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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__ Peter Kern
__X__ Ross Waage
__X__ Danielle Berg
Members Absent:
Others attending: Kevin McKeever, Jamie Lunsetter, Samantha Alme, Brittany
Babcock, Brian Burkel,
3. Approve Agenda
Recommendation to add items to the agenda from Board Members or School
Administrators.
Suggested Board Action:
Motion by Allison Harder, second by Brandon Ignaszewski, to approve the agenda as
submitted/amended.
4. 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.
5. Act on Previous Minutes
Suggested Board Action:
Motion by Allison Harder second by Ross Waage, to approve the minutes of the
January 21, 2026 Regular board meeting as presented.
6. Business Services
Documentation on table 1/2 hour prior to the regular meeting.
Audit committee: Stenberg & Waage
1. Treasurer's Report
Informational item
attach treasurer's report
GREENBUSH MIDDLE RIVER SCHOOLS
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MONTH OF
February, 2026
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2. Pay Claims
Suggested board action: Motion by Ross Waage, seconded by Peter Kern to
approve payments of bills; check #42591cthrough #42664 for a total of
$108,664.38 and purchasing card electronic payments dated 2-18-26 and electronic
fund transfers as submitted.
7. Reports & Information
1. Boards & Committees
Committee/Board representative reports such as:
1. NWRIC - Kurt attended meeting.
2. GMRTC Joint Powers Board - Met in February
3. Board Committees
4. Sports Board
2. Principal
a. Handbook – meeting with a small group to update the current and add an
elementary version.
b. School Calendar - two versions currently drafted
c. Senior Trip - March 6-8th (was rescheduled from January due to weather)
d. ALICE training update - teachers will be presenting to students on Friday.
e. Daily Schedule
f. School Device Policy
g. Winter athletes – good luck in the playoffs!
3. Superintendent
a. License discussion: Tier 1 licenses are valid for one year.
b. Bus purchase
c. Wikstrom donation
GREENBUSH-MIDDLER IVERS CHOOLS
TREASURER'SR EPORTF OR MONTH OF JANUARY2, 026
Beginning Balance
Receipts
Expenditures
Ending Balance
$1,808,565.58
$514,308.43
$485,783.49
$1,837,090.52
d. Camera upgrade: 48 new cameras now installed on campus.
e. Hiring/Resignations
f. City/Old Shop agreement
8. Action Items
1. Field Trip / Event Requests - none at this time.
2. Accept Gifts & Donations
Gifts/donations for the month of February:
$3,547.00 from Wikstrom Telephone Company , Inc.
Suggested board action: Motion by SueAnn Wahl, seconded by Danielle Berg to
accept with gratitude the following gifts and donations:
3. Approve the hiring of Maria Draper as K-12 music/Band/Choir teacher for the
2026-2027 school year pending MN licensure.
Motion by Allison Harder second by Brandon Ignaszewski to approve the hiring of
Maria Draper as K-12 music/Band/Choir teacher for the 2026-2027 school year
pending MN licensure.
4. Accept the resignation of Todd Bergeron as the 3rd Grade Teacher effective at
the end of the 2025-2026 school year and move to open the position.
Motion by Brandon Ignaszewski, second by Kurt Stenberg to accept the resignation
of Todd Bergeron as the 3rd Grade Teacher effective at the end of the 2025-2026
school year and move to open the position.
5. Accept the resignation of Terry Burkel as bus driver effective at the conclusion
of the 2025-2026 school year and open the position.
Motion by SueAnn Wahl, second by Ross Waage to accept the resignation of Terry
Burkel as bus driver effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year and
move to open the position.
9. Future Meetings
● Regular School Board Meeting - March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Greenbush Middle River
School Library
10. Adjourn
Motion by Kurt Stenberg, seconded by Brandon Ignaszewski to adjourn.