PELICAN RAPIDS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 12, 2025

The Pelican Rapids Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 12, 2025 in the conference room at the high
school at 6:45 p.m. Board members present: Molly Welch, Brenda Olson, Jon Karger, Andrew Sorum, Greg Larson, and Staci Allmaras.
Board Members Absent: None
Student Representatives present: Maclain Hovland
Student Representatives absent: Eduardo Sanchez
Others Present: Brian Korf, Rudy Martinez, Emily Evenson, Derrick Nelson, Laura Januszewski, PJ Breen, Cary Haugrud, Amy King, Kate Martinez, Celeste Koppe.
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was led by Acting Chair, Jon Karger.
Greg Larson members approve the meeting agenda. The motion was seconded by Brenda Olson and carried with all present board members voting in favor. 

Acknowledgements
- AAA Award Winners: Grace Backstrom and Charlie Larson
- School Counselor Appreciation Week: February 3-7 Thank you to Mrs. Lage
- ISD 548 School Board - 
District Award of Distinction A. Bridge Center  - Ms. Celeste Larson
Administrative Reports
Elementary Principal - Mr. Derrick Nelson
High School Principal - Mrs. Laura Januszewski
Student School Board Represen tatives - Mr.Maclain Hovland
Finance Director - Rudy Martinez
Superintendent - Mr. Brian Korf
Staci Allmaras moved to approve the consent items consisting of the following items:
A. Approve board minutes - January 6, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
B. Financial claims - January bills
C. Treasurer's report
D. Accept Donations: Student Accounts - $80 - Laura Klimek; Viking Butikk - $80 - Laura Klimek; First Grade Supplies - $3000 - Laura & Loren Klimek; PRHS Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund - $9000 - PRHS Class of 1958 (multiple donations); Samtastic Scholarship - $100 - Central Evangelical Lutheran Church; Samtastic Scholarship - $50 - Jake Ellefson
E. Personnel: Acknowledge the retirement of Doug Bruggeman as PRHS Dean of Students and Activities Director; Acknowledge the resignation of Jill Roisum as PRHS Yearbook Advisor; Acknowledge the resignation of Chris Hacker as PRHS Assistant Boys Golf Coach; Acknowledge the resignation of Tianna Benson as PRHS Special Education Paraprofessional; Approve the hire of Amber Wang as Spring Play Advisor at PRHS; Approve the hire of Dave Shulstad as Long-term Custodial Sub at VES; Approve the hire of Alli Jessen as Long-term Special Education Paraprofessional at VES; Approve the hire of Tosha Vogel as Long-term Special Education Paraprofessional at VES
F. Principal MOU
G. Read Act MOU
H. Approve Vending Machine Contract with Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company 2025-2029
The motion was seconded by Greg Larson and carried with all present members voting in favor.
Greg Larson made a motion to approve the 2025 Seniority List. The motion was seconded by Molly Welch and carried with all present members voting in favor.
Brenda Olson made a motion to approve the Senior Privileges for 2025. The motion was seconded by Staci Allmaras and carried with all present members voting in favor.
Staci Allmaras made a motion to approve the first reading of Policy 504: Student Dress and Appearance. The motion was seconded by Andrew Sorum and carried with all present members voting in favor.
Greg Larson made a motion to approve the first and second reading of the following policies: 
101.1 Name of the School District
204: School Board Meeting Minutes
418: Drug-Free Workplace / Drug-Free School
419: Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
425: Staff Development and Mentoring
513: Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
534: School Meals
601: School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals
606: Textbooks and Instructional Materials
615: Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPS, Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students
802: Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
The motion was seconded by Andrew Sorum and carried with all present members voting in favor.
Molly Welch made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Andrew Sorum and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Jon Karger, Chair 
Brenda Olson, Clerk
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