The regular meeting of the School Board of Lake Superior Independent School District No. 381 was held Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m. in the Two Harbors High School Community Room, 1640 Hwy 2, Two Harbors, Minnesota.
1. Call to Order
Chair Tiboni called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. MEMBERS PRESENT:
Korri, Norman, Radle, Ryder, Tiboni, VanHouse MEMBERS ABSENT: Ringer PRESENT: Superintendent, Gina Kleive; Principal, Shane Johnson; Principal, Mike Emerson; Principal, Dan Johnson; Business Manager, Tanner Spawn; Recording Secretary Debbie Peterson
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3.1 Additions or Corrections to the Agenda: Motion by Ryder, second by Radle to approve the agenda as presented. (Carried Unanimously)
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Additions or Corrections to the Consent Agenda: Motion by VanHouse, second by Radle to approve the consent agenda as follows: Minutes: November 18, 2025, Regular Mtg. Personnel: 4.2.1 Approve recommendation to hire the following: Sydney Hedin, Para; Nathan Williams, Para; Christian Bakken, Asst. Custodian. 4.2.2 Accept the following resignations/ retirements: Rick Frericks, Head Track Coach, WKS; Amber Klinker, Probationary Para; Amaris Fischer, Para; Laurie Jackson, Para, 30 years. 4.2.3 Approve contract for S. Hobbs, Nurse, 25-27. (Carried Unanimously)
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.1 FY25 Budget Presentation and Pay 2026 Levy Discussion: The budget was presented, and questions were welcomed and answered. (No Action)
5.2 Adoption 2025 Pay 2026 Levy Certification in the Amount of $4,851,641.79: Motion by Korri, second by VanHouse to certify the 2025 Pay 2026 Levy Certification in the amount of $4,851,641.79. (Carried Unanimously)
5.3 Approve MSBA Model Policy #704; First, and Final Reading: Motion by VanHouse, second by Radle to approve Policy #704, effective 7.1.2024. (Carried Unanimously)
5.4 Grievance Findings and Recommendation: Grievance committee presented its findings and recommendation. Motion by Tiboni, second by Ryder to deny the grievance. (Carried Unanimously)
5.5 Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026: 5:15 p.m. Organizational Meeting and 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting, THHS, Community Room: (No Action Taken)
5.6 Approve Educational Assistants Contract, 2025-2027:Motion by VanHouse, second by Radle to approve the Educational Assistant Contract, 25-27. (Carried Unanimously)
5.7 Schedule Special School Board Meeting: Monday, December 29, 2025, 4:00
p.m. between WKS and THHS. (No Action Taken)
6. Delegations: Amy Jordahl
7. Old Business:
7.1 Financial Reports:
7.1.1 Approve Monthly Bills ~ November 2025: Motion by Ryder, second by Radle to approve the monthly bills in the amount of $731,862.89 (Carried Unanimously)
7.2 Approve Electronic Fund Transfers ~ November 2025: Motion by Radle, second by VanHouse to approve the fund transfers for the month of November in the amount of $1,920,000.00. (Carried Unanimously)
8. REPORTS:
8.1 Minnehaha Elementary Principal & Grant Writer ~ Shane Johnson
8.2 WKS Principal & Curriculum Director ~ Dan Johnson
8.3 Two Harbors High School Principal & DAC ~ Mike Emerson
8.4 Community Education Director ~ Brett Archer
8.5 Superintendent Ms. Gina Kleive
9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ryder, second by Norman to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Adopted: January 6, 2026
Northshore Journal: January 16, 2026
