The regular meeting of the School Board of Lake Superior Independent School District No. 381 was held Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m.; Community Room, Two Harbors High School, 1640 Highway 2, Two Harbors, Minnesota.
1. Chair Tiboni called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.0 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Korri, Norbert Norman, Alan Ringer, Cyndi Ryder, Tracy Tiboni, Steve VanHouse MEMBERS ABSENT: Jeff Radle ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent, Gina Kleive; Community Education Director, Brett Archer; Principal, Dan Johnson; Principal, Shane Johnson; Recording Secretary, Debbie Peterson
3.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3.1 Additions or Corrections to the Agenda: Motion by Korri, second by VanHouse to approve the agenda with the following additions: 8.5 Ed Midwest, Contract; 8.6 Local 70, Custodial Contract; 8.7 Local 70, Transportation Contract. (Carried Unanimously)
4.0 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Additions or Corrections to the Consent Agenda: Motion by Ringer, second by Norman to approve the consent agenda as follows: Minutes: December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting, December 29, 2025, Special Meeting. Personnel: 4.2.1 Approve the following hires: Jessica Wartman, Para; Tori Stevens, LMCC; Stephanie Rowlee, LMCC; Kira Sadler, LMCC. 4.2.2 Accept the following resignations: Caden Wakefield, Tech Dept.; Amy Nelson, Technology Director; Anna Escobedo, LMCC. (Carried Unanimously)
5. STAFF SPOTLIGHT
6. DELEGATIONS/OPEN FORUM
6.1 Jeff Anderson, Costin Group, Inc.
6.2 NLSEC ~ Director, Billie Jo Steen, Barb Mackey, and Jeff Anderson
7. OLD BUSINESS
7.1 Approved Financial Reports:
6.1.1 Approve Bills ~ December 2025: Motion by Ringer, second by Korri to approve payment of the December bills in the amount of $576,534.71 (Carried Unanimously)
2. Approve Electronic Fund Transfers ~ December 2025: Motion by Ringer, second by VanHouse to approve the December Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $2,214,600.00 (Carried Unanimously)
8.0 NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Vision Two Harbors, Public Hearing: A Presentation was provided, followed by questions and discussion.
8.2 Resolution Approving use of Tax Abatement Financing for North Shore Flats Development in Two Harbors, MN: Motion by Norman, second by VanHouse to approve the resolution approving the tax abatement financing for North Shore Flats. Upon roll call vote the following voted in favor: Korri, Norman, Ringer, Ryder, Tiboni, VanHouse The following were against: None The following were absent: Radle.
8.3 Approve Federal Mileage Rate: 72.5 Cents Per Mile: Motion by Ringer, second by Korri to approve the federal mileage rate for reimbursement. (Carried Unanimously)
8.4 Accept with Regret, the Retirement of Amy Cavallin, Teacher, 6.5.2026, 29 Years: Motion by VanHouse, second by Korri to accept with regret, the retirement of Amy Cavallin, Teacher, 6.5.2026 (Carried Unanimously)
8.5 Ed Midwest, LLC Contract, 1.6.2026 – 6.30.2030: Motion by Ringer, second by Norman to approve contract with Ed Midwest, LLC. (Carried Unanimously)
8.6 Approve Local 70, Custodial Contract, 25-27: Motion by Norman, second by Ryder to approve the Local 70, Custodial Contract. (Carried Unanimously)
8.7 Approve Local 70, Facility Contract, 25-27: Motion by Norman, second by VanHouse to approve the Local 70, Facility Contract. (Carried Unanimously)
9.0 REPORTS:
9.1 Minnehaha Principal & Grant Writer ~ Shane Johnson
9.2 WKS Principal & Curriculum Director ~ Dan Johnson
9.3 Two Harbors High School Principal ~ Mike Emerson
9.4 Community Education Director ~ Brett Archer 9.5 Superintendent, Ms. Gina Kleive
10.0 ADJOURNMENT: Motion by VanHouse, second by Ryder at 7:49 p.m. Adopted: February 10, 2026
Northshore Journal: February 20, 2026
