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Lake of the Woods School Board Minutes.
Members Present: Boyd Johnson (Chair), Robyn Sonstegard (Vice Chair), Jerem Haack (Clerk), Craig Severs (Treasurer), Kayla Johnson (Director), Nate Hayes (Director)
- Call to Order by Chair Boyd Johnson at 7:00 PM.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Agenda
- Board Presenters
- Written Communication
- Old Business
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New Business
- Motion by Jerem Haack second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve the November 24, 2025, regular board meeting minutes. Motion passes (6-0)
- Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Craig Severs to approve the Invoices, Financial Statements, Bank Reconciliation, Wire Transfers, and Purchase Card Statement. Motion passes (6-0)
- Motion by Jerem Haack second by Kayla Johnson to approve Resolution 2025/2026-08 to set the property tax levy for 2025, payable in 2026. Motion passes (6-0)
- Motion by Craig Severs second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve Resolution 2025/2026-09 accepting a donation of $800.00 in memory of Gerald Buegler for the baseball program. Motion passes (6-0)
- Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve the Contract Agreement for Professional Services with Northland Counseling Center. Motion passes (6-0)
- Motion by Robyn Sonstegard second by Jerem Haack to approve Resolution stating the intention of the school district to issue general obligation school building bonds, series 2026A, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000; and taking other actions with respect thereto.
- Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Craig Severs to approve the updated 2025-2026 Employee Handbook. Motion passes (6-0)
- Motion by Craig Severs second by Nate Hayes to approve the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR) FY2025 Summary, and FY2026 Goals.
- Set the Organization Meeting date as January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the ITV Room.
- Motion by Kayla Johnson second by Robyn Sonstegard to approve the Dakotah Fire 2026 Fire Sprinkler Inspection Contract. Motion passes (6-0)
10. Adjourned by Chair Boyd Johnson at 7:09 PM.
4:30 PM - ITV Room
Members Present: Boyd Johnson, Jerem Haack, Robyn Sonstegard, Craig Severs, Kayla Johnson, Nate Hayes
- Call to Order by Chair Johnson at 4:30 PM.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Swearing in of District 6 School Board Member Jerem Haack
Boyd: Jerem, please stand and raise your right hand. Stating “Yae” or “Ney”, when you sign the acceptance of office, do you hereby publicly affirm your commitment to the oath of office? Jerem: Yae. Boyd: Do you swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and of this state, and that you will discharge faithfully the duties of the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 390 to the best of your judgment and ability? Jerem: Yae. Jerem: Sign the Acceptance and Oath of Office
- Agenda
- Election of Officers
ACTING CHAIR: I’ll open the floor for nominations for Board Chair.
ACTING CHAIR: “Are there any other nominations for Board Chair? Are there any other nominations for Board Chair?” If none, then state, “There being no other nominations, the Chair will close the floor for further nominations and call for a vote on Board Chair as presented. The acting Clerk will now call the roll for voting on the office of Chair.”
ACTING CLERK: “Board Member B. Johnson.” B. Johson votes Jerem Haack , “Board Member Sonstegard.” Sonstegard votes Jerem Haack , “Board Member Severs.” Severs votes Jerem Haack, “Board Member Haack.” Haack votes Jerem Haack, “Board Member K. Johnson.” K. Johnson votes Jerem Haack, “Board Member Hayes.” Hayes votes Jerem Haack “ Jerem Haack received a majority of the votes cast and is elected Board Chair.”
(The new Chair takes over the meeting following the vote on Board Chair.)
NEWLY APPOINTED CHAIR: I’ll open the floor for nominations for Board Vice Chair.
ACTING CHAIR: “Are there any other nominations for Board Vice Chair? Are there any other nominations for Board Vice Chair?” If none, then state, “There being no other nominations, the Chair will close the floor for further nominations and call for a vote on Board Vice Chair as presented. The acting Clerk will now call the roll for voting on the office of Vice Chair.”
ACTING CLERK: “Board Member B. Johnson.” B. Johson votes Craig Severs, “Board Member Sonstegard.” Sonstegard votes Craig Severs, “Board Member Severs.” Severs votes Craig Severs, “Board Member Haack.” Haack votes Craig Severs, “Board Member K. Johnson.” K. Johnson votes Craig Severs, “Board Member Hayes.” Hayes votes Craig Severs. Craig Severs received a majority of the votes cast and is elected Board Vice Chair.”
ACTING CHAIR: I’ll open the floor for nominations for Clerk. Boyd Johnson Nominates the following: Kayla Johnson for Clerk
ACTING CHAIR: Once the nominees have been identified for the Clerk, “Are there any other nominations for Clerk? Are there any other nominations for Clerk?” If none, then state, “There being no other nominations, the Chair will close the floor for further nominations and call for a vote on Clerk as presented. The acting Chair (due to the absence of a Clerk) will now call the roll for voting on the office of Clerk. Board Member B. Johnson.” B. Johson votes Kayla Johnson, Board Member Sonstegard.” Sonstegard votes Kayla Johnson, Board Member Severs. Severs votes Kayla Johnson, Board Member Haack.” Haack votes Kayla Johnson, Board Member K. Johnson.” K. Johnson votes Kayla Johnson, Board Member Hayes.” Hayes votes Kayla Johnson. Kayla Johnson received a majority of the votes cast and is elected Board Clerk.”
ACTING CHAIR: I’ll open the floor for nominations for Treasurer. Boyd Johnson Nominates the following: Robyn Sonstegard for Treasurer. “Are there any other nominations for Treasurer? Are there any other nominations for Treasurer?” If none, then state, “There being no other nominations, the Chair will close the floor for further nominations and call for a vote on Treasurer as presented. The acting Clerk will now call the roll for voting on the office of Treasurer.”
ACTING CLERK: “Board Member B. Johnson. B. Johson votes Robyn Sonstegard, Board Member Sonstegard. Sonstegard votes Robyn Sonstegard, Board Member Severs. Severs votes Robyn Sonstegard, Board Member Haack. Haack votes Robyn Sonstegard, Board Member K. Johnson. K. Johnson votes Robyn Sonstegar, Board Member Hayes.” Hayes votes Robyn Sonstegard. Robyn Sonstegard received a majority of the votes cast and is elected Board Treasurer.”
a. Financial Institutes & Depositories
b. Chief Financial Officer with Authorization
c. Authorization of Electronic Transfers
d. Legal Counsel
e. School Board Compensation
f. Official Newspaper
g. Mileage Allowance
h. Meal Allowance
Appointments: Human Rights Officer: Jerem Haack, BRIC Board Representative: Nate Hayes, Legislative/MREA/MSBA Representative: Jerem Haack, MSHSL Representative: Kayla Johnson
Labor Negotiations: Certified/Classified Staff: Kayla Johnson, Jerem Haack, Robyn Sonstegard, Non-Certified Staff: Nate Hayes, Boyd Johnson, Craig Severs
Committees: Activities & Community Education & Wellness: R. Sonstegard, Jerem Haack, Budget and Finance: C. Severs, R. Sonstegard, Kayla Johnson, Calendar Committee: Nate Hayes, Craig Severs,Facilities and Transportation: B. Johnson, C. Severs, J. Haack, Health and Safety: R. Sonstegard, C. Severs, Meet and Confer: K. Johnson, N. Hayes, Policy Manual: B. Johnson, N. Hayes, School Forest: C. Severs, J. Haack, Comprehensive Achievement, Instruction & Professional Development: R. Sonstegard, K. Johnson, B. Johnson
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