Regular School
Board Meeting
Monday, December 8,
2025 7:00 PM
BOARDROOM, 200
Highway 55 E, Maple Lake, Minnesota 55358
Natalie Anderson:
Present
Kaitlyn Helmbrecht:
Present
Liz Lind:
Absent
Scott Mavencamp:
Present
Joe Paumen:
Present
Jen Rasset:
Present
Branson Thomas:
Present
1. Call meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3.Truth in Taxation Hearing (7:00 p.m.) Regular School Board Meeting to follow (7:15 p.m.)
4. “District #881 is Proud of”
Presenter: Rowe
5. (INFORMATIONAL) Recognition of visitors
Discussion: Visitors:
• Mike Rowe
• Amelia Gapinski
• Lisa Rademacher
• Tanya Malwitz
• Mikayla Sutter
• Anna Reedy
• Jen Blair
• Brenda Erdahl
6. (ACTION) Approve the agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Action(s):
Motion to approve the agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2025. This motion, made by Branson Thomas and seconded by Joe Paumen, Passed.
Voting Detail:
Natalie Anderson:
Yea
Kaitlyn Helmbrecht:
Yea
Liz Lind:
Absent
Scott Mavencamp:
Yea
Joe Paumen:
Yea
Jen Rasset:
Yea
Branson Thomas:
Yea
Voting Summary: Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
7. (ACTION) Approve the consent agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2025 (See Exhibit 1 – Consent Agenda; November 10, 2025, Minutes; Board Checks; Manual Checks; Operating Investments; OPEB Investments, Technology Bond Investments, Monthly Donations, Payroll Contribution Checks) ROLL CALL VOTE
Action(s):
Motion to approve the consent agenda for the regular school board meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2025. This motion, made by Natalie Anderson and seconded by Scott Mavencamp, Passed.
Voting Detail:
Natalie Anderson:
Yea
Kaitlyn Helmbrecht:
Yea
Liz Lind:
Absent
Scott Mavencamp:
Yea
Joe Paumen:
Yea
Jen Rasset:
Yea
Branson Thomas:
Yea
Voting Summary: Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
8. (INFORMATIONAL) Open Forum
9. (7:10) Unfinished Business
9.A. Truth and Taxation Approval
Action(s):
Motion to certify the 2025 payable 2026 tax levy at $3,714,025.84 after adjustments. This motion, made by Joe Paumen and seconded by Branson Thomas, Passed.
Voting Detail:
Natalie Anderson:
Yea
Kaitlyn Helmbrecht:
Yea
Liz Lind:
Absent
Scott Mavencamp:
Yea
Joe Paumen:
Yea
Jen Rasset:
Yea
Branson Thomas:
Yea
Voting Summary: Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
9.B. 2025-2026 Enrollment
9.C. Food Service Report
10. (7:20) New Business
10.A. 2025-2026 Weather Plan
10.B. MLFT Master Agreement 2025-2027
Action(s):
Motion to approve a new master agreement with the Maple Lake Federation of Teachers for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. This motion, made by Joe Paumen and seconded by Natalie Anderson, Passed.
Voting Detail:
Natalie Anderson:
Yea
Kaitlyn Helmbrecht:
Yea
Liz Lind:
Absent
Scott Mavencamp:
Yea
Joe Paumen:
Yea
Jen Rasset:
Yea
Branson Thomas:
Yea
Voting Summary: Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
10.C. Storage Facility Lease
Discussion: Informational: Building and grounds will take a tour of the facility.
10.D. 2026-2027 School Calendar
10.D.1.Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the Board Room
10.E. Miscellaneous Information
11. (8:40) Adjourn
Action(s):
Motion to adjourn the board meeting held on December 8th, 2025 at 7:49PM. This motion, made by Natalie Anderson and seconded by Branson Thomas, Passed.
Voting Detail:
Natalie Anderson:
Yea
Kaitlyn Helmbrecht:
Yea
Liz Lind:
Absent
Scott Mavencamp:
Yea
Joe Paumen:
Yea
Jen Rasset:
Yea
Branson Thomas:
Yea
Voting Summary: Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
Board Secretary
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