PELICAN RAPIDS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 19, 2025

The Pelican Rapids Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 19, 2025 in the conference room at the high school at 6:00 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 and Eduardo Sanchez
Student Representatives absent: None
Others Present: Brian Korf, Emily Evenson, Cary Haugrud, Laura Januszewski, Derrick Nelson, Miki Fason, PJ Breen, and Sean Fitzsimmons.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was led by Chair, Jon Karger.
Staci Allmaras moved to approve the meeting agenda. The motion was seconded by Brenda Olson and carried with all present board members voting in favor.
Acknowledgements
-Special Education Transportation Staff
-Christianson Bus Company & Bus Drivers
-Advisors & Spring Coaches
-Teachers and Support Staff
-Certificate of Appreciation to Pelican Rapids Public Schools, from VFW Auxiliary, for paying proper respect to the
-U.S. Flag during sporting events
-Eduardo Sanchez - Thank you for 2 years of service as a Student School Board Representative as well as being involved in multiple groups/activities and for being an outstanding leader at Pelican Rapids Schools.
Administrative Reports
A. Elementary Principal Mr. Derrick Nelson
B. High School Principal Mrs. Laura Januszewski
C. Student School Board Reps Mr. Eduardo Sanchez and Mr. Maclain Hovland
D. Superintendent Mr. Brian Korf
Brenda Olson moved to approve the consent items consisting of the following items:
A. Approve board minutes - April 21, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
B. Personnel: Acknowledge the resignation of Aneli Zavala Franco as ELL Paraprofessional at PRHS; Acknowledge the resignation of Jazmyn Peterson as Special Education Paraprofessional at VES; Acknowledge the resignation of Nadine Brown as Part-time ADSIS Interventionist at VES; Acknowledge the resignation of Florence Schmitz at Part-time ADSIS Interventionist at VES; Approve the hire of Cassie Klovstad as ADSIS Interventionist at VES
The motion was seconded by Andrew Sorum and carried with all present members voting in favor.
Greg Larson introduced the Resolution Accepting Donations.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: “The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education.”; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 provides: “Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes.
Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; and
WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Pelican Rapids Public Schools, ISD 548, gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below:
Donor, Item Designated, Purpose (if any): Laura Klimek $80 Student Accounts; Laura Klimek $80 Viking Butikk; Alvin Kvaal $100 Girls Basketball, $100 Boys Basketball, $100 Wrestling, $100 Math Team, $50 Girls Soccer, $50 Boys Soccer; Anonymous $20 PRHS Scholarship Fund in memory of Alexa Bekkerus; Anonymous $20 PRHS Scholarship Fund in memory of Chet Nettestad; Anonymous $10 PRHS Scholarship Fund in memory of Al Colligan; Anonymous $10 PRHS Scholarship Fund in memory of Rena Bruggeman; Steve & Barb Backstrom $50 Viking Butikk; Christianson Bus Service, Inc. $1000 PRHS Scholarship Fund; Lakeland Smiles $100 SADD
The motion was seconded by Andrew Sorum and upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Andrew Sorum, Brenda Olson, Jon Karger, Molly Welch, Staci Allmaras, and Greg Larson
The following voted against: None
Whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly adopted.
Andrew Sorum introduced the Resolution Nonrenewing a Probationary Teacher.
RESOLUTION NONRENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
WHEREAS, Sharalyn Snavely is a probationary teacher in Independent District No. 548.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent District No. 548 , that pursuant to Minn. Stat. 122A.40, subd. 5 and the District master agreement, the teaching contract of Sharalyn Snavely, a probationary teacher in Independent District No. 548, shall be nonrenewed at the end of the 2024 - 25 school year effective May 23, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding the nonrenewal of the teacher’s teaching contract.
The motion was seconded by Staci Allmaras and upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Greg Larson, Staci Allmaras, Molly Welch, Jon Karger, Brenda Olson, and Andrew Sorum
The following voted against: None
Whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly adopted.
Staci Allmaras introduced the Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League
2025-2026 RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
RESOLVED, that the Governing Board or Entity of Pelican Rapids High School located in the State of Minnesota delegates the control, supervision and regulation of interscholastic activities and athletics (referred to in MN Statutes, Section 128C.01) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the school listed is authorized by this, the Governing Board of said school district or school to
renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League; and to participate in the approved interscholasticactivities and athletics sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Governing Board or Entity hereby adopts the Constitution, Bylaws, Policies, Rules and Regulations of said League and all amendments thereto as the same as are published in the latest edition of the League's Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district or school, or as appears on the League’s website, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities and athletics. Further, the administration and responsibility for determining student eligibility and for the supervision of such activities and athletics are assigned to the official representatives identified by this Governing Board or Entity.
Signing this Resolution for Membership affirms that this Governing Board has reviewed all required membership materials provided by the League which defines the purpose and value of education-based activity and athletic and programs and defines each member school’s responsibilities.
Member schools must develop and publicize administrative procedures to address eligibility suspensions related to Student Code of Responsibilities (Bylaw 206.2) violations for students participating in activity and athletic programs by member schools.
The above Resolution was adopted by the Governing Board or Entity of this school or district and is recorded in the official minutes of said Board and hereby is certified to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by law.
The motion was seconded by Molly Welch and upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor:
The following voted against:
Whereupon, said Resolution was declared duly adopted.
Jon Karger made a motion to approve the 2025 Pelican Rapids High School Graduation List. The motion was seconded by Brenda Olson and carried with all present members voting in favor.
Andrew Sorum made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Molly Welch and carried with all present members voting in favor.

Jon Karger, Chair 
Brenda Olson, Clerk
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