Independent School District #238                                     

Mabel-Canton, Minnesota

School Board Meeting Agenda

June 17, 2025

Regular Meeting 6:00 pm

Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50 

• Meetings of the Mabel-Canton school board may be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021-Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means-until further notice.  The June 17, 2025 Mabel-Canton regular school board meeting will take place at 6:00 pm in Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50 with one or more board members possibly participating by telephone or other electronic means.  Members of the public ARE permitted to attend this meeting.  Persons may monitor this meeting from a remote location by contacting the phone number:  Phone:   +1 443-892-3077 / PIN: 896090500

I.    Call to Order

II.   Pledge of Allegiance

III. Agenda Changes/Additions 

IV.  Approval of Minutes

1. Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting, May 20, 2025

V.   Chairperson’s Announcements

A.  Public Participation and Recognition

1. Comments^

VI. Consent Agenda-ACTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

A.  2024-25 Budget

B.  Claims Report

C.  Resignation from Coranda Whalen as JV Volleyball Coach, JH Softball Coach, and High School Para

E.  Donations:

• $50 to Shop Class & $50 to Art Class donated by the Mabel Business Association
• $46.60 for supplies donated by Casey’s General Stores

VII. Reports 

1. Student Representatives
2. Committees:

• Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness
• Curriculum Review
• Facilities and Capital Outlay 
• Policy Committee
• Hiawatha Valley Education District
• Southeast Service Cooperative

3. PreK-12 Principal
4. Superintendent

VIII.  Enrollment

IX.  Items for Action and/or Discussion

A. Q-Comp Report from Susie Munroe - ACTION

B.  Sale of Bonds from Jodie Zesbaugh - DISCUSSION

C.  Resolution Ratifying the Award of Sale of School Building Bonds, Series 2025A - ACTION

D.  Update on Building Project - DISCUSSION

5. Meal Price Increase - ACTION
6. Renewal of MSBA Membership - ACTION
7. Facilities Form and Fees - ACTION
8. Policy 534, School Meals, 2nd Reading - ACTION
9. Capital Outlay Recommendations - ACTION
10. 2025-26 Preliminary Budget - ACTION
11. Teachers’ Contract for 2025-27 - ACTION
12. 2025-26 All School Parent & Student Handbook Proposed Changes, 1st Reading - DISCUSSION
13. 2025-26 High School Extra-Curricular Handbook Proposed Changes, 1st Reading - DISCUSSION
14. Literacy Plan - ACTION

X. Future Meeting and Calendar Updates

1. July 15, 2025; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
2. August 19, 2025; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
3. September 16, 2025; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

XI. Adjournment -ACTION

^ = Guideline for public comments: Three minutes per person, 15 minutes maximum per topic; complaints about personnel or individuals are not allowed; no board action will be taken during public comment; this is the only time during the meeting that audience participation will be allowed unless scheduled prior to the meeting.