ISD 458 School Board Publishes Minutes

Minutes
Board of Education
Independent School District #458 Board Meeting
 April 20, 2026 5:30 PM
I. Call to Order:
Roll Call: Present — Mike Pfeil, Kenna Krahmer, Maria Haler and James Farnum
 Absent — Aaron Brudelie and Paula Heckman
Staff Present: Lisa Shellum, Heather Thomas, and Julie Brudelie.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Motioned by Krahmer, and seconded by Farnum, to approve/amend the April 20, 2026 Board Agenda. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote
III. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes:
Motioned by Krahmer, and seconded by Haler, to approve the March 16, 2026 regular minutes. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
IV. Presentation of Bills/Finance (consent agenda)
Motioned by Farnum, and seconded by Krahmer, to approve the April 2026 bills as presented in check register and wire transfer information. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
V. Committees: 
A. Buildings and Grounds - Lisa reported on the building and referred to the Site LogiQ weekly report. The 1935 building is coming along and the fire suppression will be done by the end of the week. There is asbestos removal for pipes and the pucks that were in the auditorium this week as well. There are now scheduled weekly meetings on Mondays. There are discussions being held about how much work can get done this summer and how we are going to be moving things around the building to store. 
B. Sports Committee - N/A
VI. Information Items
A. Spring Fling May 6, 2026 - Spring Concert / Book Fair / Art Show
B. Kindergarten Round-up held on April 8th and Preschool Screening held on April 15.
C. MCA testing began the week of April 13th going through May 8th
D. Prom May 9, 2026 
E. Graduation May 22, 2026 7:00 PM
F. Strike Out Cancer event April 14, 2026
G. Calendar 2026-2027 1st reading - talked about 4 different calendar scenarios
H. Bluejay sports uniforms/old instruments/band uniform discussion - YES - the uniforms will be put out for SPRING fling and a few 
I.. Cardiac Emergency Response Grant (CERP Grant)
J. Information on Referendum Phase out dates - Baker Tilly
VII. Action Items
A. Resignation
Motioned by Farnum, seconded by Haler, to approve the resignation of Danielle Johannsen. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
B. Sports Conference 
Motioned by Krahmer, seconded by Farnum, to approve the Tomahawk Valley Conference continuation. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
C. 2025/26 & 2026/27 Master Agreement
Motioned by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, to approve the 2025/26 & 2026/27 Master Agreement. Approved a 4.3 increase over 2 years. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
D. Door Bid
Motioned by Krahmer, seconded by Farnum, to approve the bid for new high school 2nd floor door per Fire Marshal orders with a company up to $14,819.00. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
E. Asbestos Abatement
Motioned by Farnum, seconded by Krahmer, to approve the bid from Titan Environmental in the amount of $28,800.00 for asbestos abatement. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
F. Reading Consultant - SCSC
Motioned by Krahmer, seconded by Haler, to approve the hiring of Michele Chapin - Reading Consultant for Read Act from SCSC. $10,875.00 Motion passed on a 4-0 vote. 
VIII. Reports
A. Superintendent/Principal: 
IX. Adjournment
Motioned by Haler, and seconded by Farnum, to adjourn at 7:00 PM. Motion passed on a 4-0 vote.
Next regular meeting date: May 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM. - Note Change in date and time
James Farnum, Clerk