The regular meeting of the School Board of Lake Superior Independent School District No. 381 was held Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. in the Wm. Kelley School Library, 137 Banks Boulevard, Silver Bay, 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
2.1Roll Call:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Korri, Jeff Radle, Cyndi Ryder, Al Ringer, 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; Community Ed Director, Brett Archer; Recording Secretary, Debbie Peterson
3.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3.1Additions or Corrections to the Agenda:
Motion by VanHouse, second by Korri to approve the agenda with the following additions: Add 8.5, WKS Clerical Position (Carried Unanimously)
4.0 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
4.1Corrections to the Consent Agenda: Motion by Ringer second by Korri to approve the consent agenda with the following corrections. 4.2.2 Remove clerical hire and add to regular agenda. Motion to amend by VanHouse, second by Korri to remove Kristy Fulton’s resignation a paraprofessional and her hire as clerical employee. Minutes: August 11, 2026, Regular Meeting Personnel: 4.2.1 Accept the following resignations: Angela Hoff, Para; Elizabeth Engstrom, Para; Elisabeth Althaus, LMCC; Brandy Beckstrand, Asst. Custodian, WKS, 9.4.26; 4.2.2 Approve recommendation to hire the following: Connie Beck-Hamsmith, Para; Jennifer Maki, SLP, .5; Avery Hogan, Asst. Fall Cheer Coach, THHS; Emma Churness, Asst. Fall Cheer Coach, THHS; Mel Ross, Fall Cheer Coach, THHS; Stacy Peterson, Volunteer Volleyball Coach, WKHS; Elisabeth Althaus, Para; Brandy Beckstrand, Head Cook, WKS; Jennifer Johnson, Asst. Cook, Minne; Natalie Goutermont, Para, WKS; Amber Polzin, Para, WKS. (Carried Unanimously)
5.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
5.1 Acknowledgements of Tenured Teachers: Leilani Peterson
6.0 PUBLIC COMMENT:
7.0 OLD BUSINESS
7.1Approve Financial Reports:
7.1.1 Approve Bills ~ August 2026: Motion by Ringer, second by VanHouse to approve payment of the August bills in the amount of $443,386.48. (Carried Unanimously)
7.1.2 Approve Electronic Fund Transfers ~ August 2026: Motion by Ringer, second by Ryder to approve the August Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $1,410,000.00. (Carried Unanimously)
8.0 NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Acknowledgement of Budget/ Levy Discussion: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m., THHS Community Room: The Board will present and discuss the payable 2026 levy and the FY 2027 budget on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Community Room, 1640 Highway 2, Two Harbors, Minnesota. The public is invited to speak. (No Action Taken)
8.2 Certify Preliminary Levy 2026 Payable 2027: Motion by Ringer second by Radle to certify preliminary levy 2026 payable 2027 at the max amount. (Carried Unanimously)
8.3 Approve Teacher Hires: Katie Pearson, WKES Isabelle Erhard, Special Ed, THHS Motion by VanHouse, second by Radle to approve the hires listed above. (Carried Unanimously)
8.4 Approve Ecology of the Florida Keys Trip, 3.1.27-3.19.27: Motion by Radle, second by Ringer to approve the Ecology of the Florida Keys Trip. (Carried Unanimously)
8.5 WKS Clerical Position: Motion by Tiboni, second by VanHouse to reinstate the clerical position to the previous hours. (Motion Carried)
9.0 REPORTS:
9.1 Minnehaha Elementary ~ Principal Shane Johnson
9.2 WKS Principal/Curriculum Director ~ Principal 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 Ryder, second by VanHouse to adjourn the meeting at 6:23 p.m. (Carried Unanimously) Adopted: October 13, 2026
Northshore Journal: October 30, 2206
