Pine IslandISD 255Independent SchoolDistrict #255Pine Island, MN 55963School Board Meeting MinutesApril 13, 2026 at 6 p.m.Forum RoomApproved MinutesCall meeting to order at 6:00 pm.Pledge of AllegianceRoll Call Members present: Harney, E.Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, A. Miller Members absent: WarnekePublic Recognition Time PeriodAny person may raise a question to the school board. The board will not act on any item presented to them that is not on the agenda. Every attempt should be made by individuals to remedy a complaint or issue a concern with the staff involved, the building level principal, and/or the superintendent before addressing the Board of Education. Also, the board would like persons to limit themselves to five minutes, with a maximum of 15 minutes per topic. These limitations are needed for us to run a timely and orderly board meeting. Persons are requested to identify themselves before speaking. NoneApprove Agenda as presented (action)With an addition to Business Action Items add #9 (Resignation), Amanda Elliot-K4 Spanish Teacher Motion by Morrison to accept the presented agenda second by Peterson-Rucker to approve the presented agenda with the additional amendment added. A roll call vote was taken with Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller voting yes. No votes-none. Motion carried 6-0.Information Items:1. Celebrating Positives-Peter Johnson (MS Innovative Arts/Engineering Club) 2. Student Representative Report-Abigail Veith and Raelyn Wood 3. Hailey Liffrig Presentation (Curriculum, Assessment, New Registration Platform)4. Brian Menk Discussion on BOUND5. Superintendent's Report-Barry Schmidt6. Principal's Report- ES , MS, HS 7. Business Office-none-Oakley McLain8. Special Education-none-Steven Jex 9. Facilities/Grounds Report-Craig English10. Activities Report-Brian Menk11. Food Service Report-Jana Eggert12. Community Education Report-Hailey Liffrig13. Transportation Report-Tammi Quintero14. Wellness Update-Tom Horner 15. Committee Meeting Summary1. Facility Meeting- none2. Finance Meeting- none3. Negotiations Update- noneApproval of Consent Agenda:1. Approval of minutes from the School Board Mtg on March 9th, 2026 minutes 2. Approval of the bills:1. March Budget Update Wire and Check Info 3. Approve FMLA1. 1st Grade Teacher4. Action on the employment of two employees. Motion by E. Miller second by Morrison to approve the consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken with Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller voting yes. No votes-none. Motion carried 6-0.Approval of Donations Consent Agenda:1. Donations/Grants link Motion by A. Miller second by Peterson-Rucker to approve donations listed. A roll call vote was taken with Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller voting yes. No votes-none. Motion carried 6-0.Business Action Items: 1. Approve the following hires:1. Becki Winter-School Psychologist for SY26-272. Kathryn Hayden-Community Education Administrative Assistant3. Carter O'Reilly-JH Track and Field Coach4. Aaron Fiedler-Custodial Sub5. Hailey Barker-Long Term Sub 6. Chelsea Marquardt-Head Volleyball Coach7. Sean LaPlante-Head Girls Basketball CoachMotion by Morrison second by E. Miller to approve all new hires. A roll call vote was taken with Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller voting yes. No votes-none. Motion carried 6-0.1. Approve the following resignations:1. Jadyn Heepke-Paraprofessional 2. Tammy Betterman-ECSE Teacher (at the end of school year) 3. Alicia Lamphear-Willette-Elementary Social Worker (at the end of school year) 4. Kelli Williams-4th Grade Teacher (at the end of school year) 5. Isabella Roberts-Summer Childcare Assistant 6. Amanda Elliot-K4 Spanish Teacher (at the end of school year) Motion by E. Miller second by Morrison to approve all of the resignations. A roll call vote was taken with Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller voting yes. No votes-none. Motion carried 6-0.1. Approve the following retirements:1. Darla Burdick-Prek Paraprofessional (20 yrs)2. Dawn Lenz-Special Education Teacher (12 yrs) Motion by Peterson-Rucker second by A. Miller to approve the two retirements. A roll call vote was taken with Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller voting yes. No votes-none. Motion carried 6-0.1. Approve the resolution relating to the termination of the non renewal teacher contract of HS English Teacher Tier 1 License, Tim Keown effective at the end of the current school year. Motion by Morrison second by A. Miller to approve the non renewal of a teacher contract of a Tier 1 License. Members yes: Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller Members no: 0Motion carried 6-0.1. Approve the 2026-2027 Infinitec contract. We use Infinitec for Engage online training, use reports, and track student progress. Motion by E. Miller second by Peterson-Rucker to approve the Infinitec contract for 2026-2027. Members yes: Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller Members no: 0Motion carried 6-0.1. Approve extending the construction house bid deadline until June 1, 2026 at 3:00pm. Motion by Morrison second by E. Miller to approve extending the construction house bid deadline until June 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Members yes: Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller Members no: 0Motion carried 6-0.1. Approve the FY2025-2027 Teacher Master Agreement Motion by A. Miller second by Harney to approve the FY2025-2027 Teacher Master Agreement. A roll call vote was taken with Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller voting yes. No votes-none. Motion carried 6-0.1. Approve the My Journey Consulting, LLC contract to provide services related to the development, implementation, and sustainability of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) across Pine Island Public Schools 2026-2028. Motion by Morrison second by E. Miller to approve the My Journey Consulting contract for school years 2026-2028. Members yes: Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller Members no: 0Motion carried 6-0.1. Approve the resignation of Amanda Elliott, a K4 Spanish Teacher at the end of the school year. Motion by E. Miller second by Morrison to approve the resignation of Amanda Elliott. Members yes: Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller Members no: 0Motion carried 6-0.Adjourn at 7:14 p.m.Motion by E. Miller second by Morrison to adjourn the meeting. Members yes: Harney, E. Miller, Matera, Morrison, Peterson-Rucker, and A.Miller Members no: 0Motion carried 6-0.
