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   During its regular meeting on Wednesday, Apr. 8 the board approved the following donations: Team Lavallee Inc. $100 for Prom; First National Bank $100 for Prom; 

First National Bank $100 for Supermileage;

Crow Wing Power $100 for Senior Class Trip; Jerry’s Bar $100 for Prom; Salem Lutheran Church $100 for Prom; The Woodsman Cafe $100 for Prom; Eagle Country Snowmobile and ATV Club $100 for Prom; Lake Region Builders $75 for Prom; Lakeside Fireplace and Stove $50; Lake Country Power $75 for Prom; Phyllis and Corey Wake $75 for Supermileage; Northern Star Cooperative $100 for Supermileage; Jim and Sandy Boring $20 for Senior Class Trip; Mill Street Tavern & Grill $50 for Prom.

   Elementary Principal Janessa Green reported on a variety of activities and progress. Green stated the district is taking a new hybrid approach to ATV safety training by allowing students to complete the online portion at home while still conducting the required field test at school. The change is designed to increase family involvement while preserving classroom time. Early participation has been positive, with some students moving quickly through the coursework.

   In early childhood programs, it was shared students recently wrapped up ocean and space-themed learning units and will host upcoming ECFE sessions in April. At the elementary level, Green mentioned students celebrated the end of the third quarter with a schoolwide bingo event recognizing “Eagle Pride.” With Approximately 88 percent of students qualified to participate it was hectic and fun with all the students running through the halls. 

   Students are also benefiting from hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom. Fifth graders recently participated in an ice fishing trip, while fourth graders visited the Headwaters Science Center for a science-focused field trip. Green also noted a positive trend in student behavior. Major incidents in March dropped to 17, compared to 30 during the same month last year, with fewer physical incidents and more minor infractions being reported.

   High School Principal Mary Yakibchuk highlighted ongoing academic planning, student activities and upcoming events. While MCA test results will not be available until fall, the district continues to use other assessment data and stakeholder feedback to guide planning and instruction.

   Yakibchuk also pointed to the success of the Northland Storm speech team, where three students recently placed in the top five at a competition. Section competition is scheduled for next week, with the possibility of advancing to state. The Northland Storm robotics team is also preparing for the Granite City Regional competition. Now in its seventh season, the team will compete in a challenge requiring robots to interact and compete in coordinated game play.

   As the school year enters its final stretch, Yakibchuk noted the fast pace of spring activities, including midterms, graduation preparations and awards events. 

   Superintendent Mark Morrisson provided updates on facilities, regional collaboration and technology improvements. Maintenance priorities include addressing roof leaks caused by winter conditions and planning lighting upgrades in older portions of the building.

   Morrisson also reported on a proposed regional restructuring involving the Area Learning Center and special education services. The transition, now expected in 2027, would place services under a larger cooperative. While still under discussion, the change is not expected to significantly impact the district.

   In other Board action:

   • Heard a budget update from Business Manager Julie Erpelding stating spending remains on track and slightly below projections.

   • Approved revisions to the 2025-2026 calendar for grades Kindergarten through Eleventh to add June 4 as a full school day and June 5 as a partial school day due to needing more snow days than estimated.

   • Approved revisions to the 2025-2026 Early Childhood calendar to change the April 23 professional development day to an early childhood school day and move the early childhood graduation/last day of school to June 3.

   • Approve the  hire of Alison Glade as High School Science Teacher beginning the 2026-2027 school year.

   • Accept the following resignations: Erika Snakenberg effective Mar. 31; Trevor Green as custodian effective Apr. 23 and Jeremy Schwarz as Boys Basketball Head Coach and Junior High Football Coach effective immediately

   The board’s next regular meeting will be Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Northland High School in Remer. The board also rescheduled the next work session to Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. due to a scheduling conflict, to also be held at Northland High School in Remer.

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