Board of Education Badger ISD 676Proceedings May 13,2026

June 17, 2026

Minutes of Regular Meeting
Board of Education Badger ISD 676
PO Box 68, 110 Carpenter Avenue East, Badger, Minnesota 56714
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Business & Tech Room 29
Proce1. Call to Order: Board Vice Chair Swenson called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M.
1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
1.B. Roll Call
Present: Jodie Davy, Cari Dostal, Brent Olson, Jeramy Swenson, Jared VonEnde
Absent: Jamie Isane
1.C. Administration and Department Heads:
Present: Daniel Carpenter, Stacey Warne, Leah Hasson
1.D. Student Representative:
Open for 2025-2026 School Year
2. Visitor Recognition:
Visitors in Attendance: Becky Dahlgren, Krystal Peterson,
2.A. Listening Session
No Participants
3. Recommendation to add and/or remove items to the agenda by Board Members or School Administrators
NONE
4. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Member VonEnde and seconded by Member Dostal to approve the agenda for the
May 13, 2026, Special School Board Meeting as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote U.C.
5. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
5.A. A motion was made by Member Davy and seconded by Member Olson to approve the minutes of the
Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote U.C.
6. Consent Agenda
6.A. A motion was made by Member Dostal and seconded by Member Olson to approve the payment of
bills check #65353 through check #65422 for a total of $194,734.28 as listed as well as approve Purchasing
Card electronic payments from the statement dated April 27, 2026, and Electronic Fund Transfers as
submitted.
BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote U.C.
6.B. A motion was made by Member VonEnde and seconded by Member Olson to accept the resignation of
Patience Thompson, High School Social Studies Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026
School Year.
BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote U.C.
6.C A motion was made by Member Dostal and seconded by Member Davy to accept the resignation of
Alexis Rud, Elementary Instrumental and Title I Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026
School Year.
BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote U.C.
6.D. A motion was made by Member Olson and seconded by Member VonEnde to accept the resignation of
Kiah Olafson as an Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional, effective at the end of the day on
Friday, May 22, 2026.
BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote U.C.
7. Communications
7.A. Building and Grounds Report
Superintendent Carpenter reported on the following:
 Air Conditioning units were replaced for the 5th Grade Classroom and the Technology Office. The
rebate from Otter Tail Power Company for the installation will be used to help offset the costs for
installation;
 The gator steps have been replaced on the playground due to damage beyond repair.
7.B. Dean of Students Report
Dean of Students Stacey Warne reported on the following items:
 K-12 Enrollment is 205 as of 5/11/2026;
 MCA testing was completed for the school year at the end of April;
 An overview of the Gator Spring Sports playoff schedule was presented;
 The 2026 Baccalaureate service will be held in the Badger School Gym tonight at 7:00 P.M.
 The 2026 Badger High School graduation will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in
the Badger School Gym.
7.C. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Carpenter reported on the following items:
 Building Project Updates
o The Project Oversight Committee met on April 23 and May 11 to begin working on the
design phase of the project. The committee will bring their work to the full board for
approval at the July Regular Board Meeting.
 New Business
o 10.A. Policy 625 is on the agenda for final approval;
o 10.B. Approval of 2026 Graduation Candidates. 17 students have met the requirements
for graduation on Sunday, May 17, 2026;
o 10.C. Administration recommends approving a continuing contract (tenure) with Mrs.
Katelyn Nichols, Grade 4 Elementary Teacher;
o 10.D. Administration recommends approving a continuing contract (tenure) with Mrs.
Carly Forst, Grade 3 Elementary Teacher;
o 10.E. EDIAM Resolution – this resolution is necessary annually to designate the
Identified Official with Authority for Badger ISD #676. This role assigned to the
superintendent of the school district. Superintendent Carpenter recommends assigning the
role to the superintendent for the upcoming school year;
o 10.F. 2026-2027 MSHSL Membership Resolution – this resolution will the Badger
School District’s membership in the Minnesota State High School League for the 2026-
2027 School Year.
 Other Items
o Update provided on the Driver’s Education program and legal items related to adding the
position to the Master Agreement and tuition reimbursement. Superintendent
recommends taking no action at this time;
o Long Term Elementary Substitute – Administration has offered the position to Kim
Hukee-Soeffker. Official action will be on the June Regular Meeting agenda.
o Superintendent Carpenter spoke with Roseau County Sheriff Steve Gust about Badger
School’s desire to participate in the D.A.R.E. program for the 2026-2027 School Year.
8. Reports
8.A. A motion was made by Member Davy and seconded by Member Dostal to accept the Cash Report
through April 30, 2026, subject to audit.
BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote U.C.
8.B. A motion was made by Member VonEnde and seconded by Member Olson to adopt the
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS BADGER ISD #676 FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2026:
$15.00 to Badger FCCLA in memory of Sophie Warne from Bev Holm; $500 to Badger Vex Robotics
from the Northwestern Minnesota Manufacturing Association; $50.00 to Badger School in memory of
Sophie Warne from Dan and Sara Carpenter.
BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote. U.C.
9. Old Business
None
10. New Business
10.A. A motion was made by Member Olson and seconded by Member Dostal to adopt the following
proposed board policies as presented: 625.
BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote. U.C.
10.B. A motion was made by Member VonEnde and seconded by Member Davy to approve the candidates
for graduation from Badger High School on Sunday, May 17, 2026, as presented.
BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote. U.C.
10.C. A motion was made by Member Dostal and seconded by Member Davy to approve a teacher’s
continuing contract (tenure) for Katelyn Nichols, Grade 4 Elementary Classroom Teacher, contingent upon
successful completion of job duties for the 2025-2026 School Year.
BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote. U.C.
10.D. A motion was made by Member Olson and seconded by Member VonEnde to approve a teacher’s
continuing contract (tenure) for Carly Forst, Grade 3 Elementary Classroom Teacher, contingent upon
successful completion of job duties for the 2025-2026 School Year.
BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote. U.C.
10.E. A motion was made by Member Davy and seconded by Member Dostal to adopt the EDUCATION
IDENTITY AND MANAGEMENT BOARD RESOLUTION authorizing Daniel Carpenter to continue to
act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) and Leah Hasson to continue to act as the IOwA to add
and remove names only for Badger ISD 0676-01 for the MDE External Access Recertification System,
effective July 1, 2026.
Roll Call Vote
Davy: Yes; Dostal: Yes; Isane: Absent; Olson: Yes; Swenson: Yes; VonEnde: Yes.
BE IT RESOLVED, the resolution is adopted by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.
10.F. A motion was made by Member VonEnde and seconded by Member Olson to adopt the 2026-2027
RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE.
Roll Call Vote
Davy: Yes; Dostal: Yes; Isane: Absent; Olson: Yes; Swenson: Yes; VonEnde: Yes.
BE IT RESOLVED, the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote.
11. Adjourn
A motion was made by Member VonEnde and seconded by Member Davy to adjourn the meeting at
5:59 P.M.
BE IT RESOLVED the motion carries by a 5 Yes to 0 No vote U.C.
Cari Dostal, Clerk Jamie Isane, Chairperson
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