The regular meeting of the School Board of Lake Superior Independent School District No. 381 was held Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m.; Two Harbors High School Community Room, 1640 Highway 2, Two Harbors, Minnesota.
1.0 Chair Tiboni called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.0 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Korri, Jeff Radle, Al Ringer, Cyndi Ryder, Tracy Tiboni, Steve VanHouse MEMBERS ABSENT: Norbert Norman ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent, Gina Kleive; Business Manager, Tanner Spawn; Principal, Dan Johnson; Principal, Mike Emerson; Principal, Shane Johnson, Asst. Principal, Rae Jackson; Community Ed Director, Brett Archer; Recording Secretary, Debbie Peterson
3.0APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3.1Additions or Corrections to the Agenda: Motion by VanHouse, second by Ringer to approve the agenda. (Carried Unanimously)
4.0APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
4.1Additions or Corrections to the Consent Agenda: Motion by Korri, second by Radle to approve the consent agenda as follows: Minutes: January 6, 2026, Organizational Meeting. January 6, 2026, Regular Meeting. Personnel: 4.2.1 Accept resignations from the following: Bryan Carpenter, Asst. Baseball Coach, WKHS; Leslie Napier, Route Bus Driver, TTH 4.2.2 Approve recommendation to hire the following: Anna Escobedo, LTS Teacher, 2.17.2026; Katie Pearson, LTS Teacher; Mia Harrington, Asst. Cook, THHS; Spring Coaches as listed separately. (Carried Unanimously)
5.0 Staff Spotlight Maintenance Staff, THHS
6.0DELEGATIONS/OPEN FORUM:
6.1Amy Jordahl
6.2Girl Scout Troop 4240
7.0OLD BUSINESS
7.1Approve Financial Reports:
7.1.1 Approve Bills ~ January 2026: Motion by Ringer, second by VanHouse to approve payment of the January bills in the amount of $1,469,398.82. (Carried Unanimously)
7.1.2 Approve Electronic Fund Transfers ~ January 2026: Motion by Ringer, second by Korri to approve the January electronic fund transfers in the amount of $5,354,137.50. (Carried Unanimously)
8.0NEW BUSINESS:
8.1Approve Resolution Supporting Use of Cooperative Levy to Pursue State Matching Dollars for Construction of New Northern Lights Academy Facility:
Motion by VanHouse, second by Korri to approve the resolution supporting use of cooperative levy to pursue state matching dollars for construction of new Northern Lights Academy facility. Upon roll call vote the following voted in favor: Korri, Radle, Ringer, Ryder, Tiboni, VanHouse The following were against: None The following were absent: Norman
8.2 Staff Development Plan: Staff Development Plan was reviewed. (No Action Taken)
8.3 Proposal for Asst. Golf Coach, WKHS: Motion by VanHouse, seconded by Ringer, to approve the proposal for an assistant golf coach at WKHS. (Carried Unanimously)
8.4Accept with Regret, the Retirement of Steve Wasko, Teacher, 32 Years: Motion by Ryder, second by Radle to accept with regret, the retirement of Steve Wasko, 32 years. (Carried Unanimously)
Member Norman arrived, 5:19 p.m.
8.5Approve NLSEC, Membership Enrollment Renewal, Purchase of Service Agreement 2026-2027: Motion by Radle, second by Ryder to approve the NLSEC Membership Renewal. (Carried Unanimously)
8.6 Policy Committee Meeting Schedule: Motion by VanHouse, second by Ryder to schedule a policy committee by end of March to review policies. (Carried Unanimously)
9.0 REPORTS:
9.1Minnehaha Principal & Grant Writer ~ Shane Johnson
9.2WKS Principal and Curriculum Director ~ Dan Johnson
9.3 Two Harbors High School ~ Principal Mike Emerson
9.4Community Education Director ~ Brett Archer
9.5 Superintendent, Ms. Gina Kleive
10.0 Adjournment
Motion by Ryder, second by Ringer to adjourn meeting, 6:10 p.m. Adopted: March 10, 2026
Northshore Journal: March 20, 2026
