May 26, 2026
FOSSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOSSTON, MN 56542
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
MAY 22, 2026, 7:00 AM
MEETING AGENDA
District Mission Statement: The 601 public school community pledges to assist students in discovering that dreams, creative thinking, responsibility and respect inspire success.
*By strengthening and nurturing self-esteem, respect for oneself and others, and a strong sense of responsibility in each one of the students.
*By consistently serving as positive role models for the students, setting high standards for ourselves as well as for them, instilling a drive to always work to their highest potential.
*By working to impress in them a lifelong passion for learning, stimulating academic and social growth.
2026 Personnel/Negotiations Committee Members
Director Marquis -Spokesperson
Director Vossler
Director Goetsch
2026 Policy Committee Members
Director Christen -Spokesperson
Director Goetsch
Director Nelson
2026 Finance Committee Members
Director Duppong-Spokesperson
Director Nelson
Director Vossler
2026 Meet and Confer
Director Vossler -Spokesperson
Director Marquis
Director Nelson
2026 LTFM Committee
Director Duppong – Spokesperson
Director Goetsch
Director Munter
2026 Transportation Committee
Director Munter -Spokesperson
Director Christen
Director Vossler
2026 Board Representatives/Liaisons
MSHSL – Director Christen
Pine to Prairie – Director Munter
Leadership – Director Marquis
Crisis Management Planning-Director Vossler
Community Ed Advisory-Director Goetsch
Employee Health & Safety-Director Nelson
Technology – Director Duppong
1.0 CALL TO ORDER, Chair
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
1.2 Welcome Visitors
2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.0 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comment at this time will be limited to issues as presented on this agenda. There will be a three-minute limit per speaker, fifteen-minute limit per topic. See end of agenda for further information about public comment.
4.0 OPERATIONAL
4.1 Discuss and approve negotiated contract with the new superintendent.
4.2 Discuss, decide, and schedule the steps necessary for the rest of the hiring process.
5.0 MEETING SCHEDULE –
5.1 Next Regular Meeting June 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM High School Conference Room.
6.0 ADJOURN
Inclement Weather Notice:
In the event that this meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be held on the next business day at the same time and place, unless a quorum of the board is not available.
Comment guidelines:
Welcome to the board meeting of Fosston School District #601. We value comments and input from employees and the public. In the interest of maintaining an orderly meeting, we ask that you adhere to the following established guidelines:
1. Anyone wishing to speak to an item included on the agenda during Public Comments will be acknowledged by the board chair. When called upon to speak, please state your name and topic. All remarks shall be addressed to the board as a whole. If there are a number of individuals present to speak on the same topic, please appoint a spokesperson that can summarize the issue.
2. Items of concern not on tonight’s agenda may be presented during the additional comments section of the meeting at the end of the agenda under additional comments item.
3. Please limit your comments to three minutes. A longer time may be allowed if deemed appropriate.
4. During Public Comments, the board and administration will listen to comments and respond immediately if possible.
5. Disrespectful comments or comments of a personal nature will not be allowed to be presented or openly discussed during a board meeting.
6. Information that is classified as non-public data such as age, marital status, religion, dependents, health information, allegations, or any other information that is classified as both private and confidential by Minn. Stat. Ch. 13. A person who willfully violates data privacy is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Minn. Stat. Ch. 13.09).
7. Personnel concerns should follow the appropriate chain of command. These concerns should be addressed to the building principal; the second step should be to present the issue to the superintendent. The final step would be to present the issue in writing to the board.
8. Requests for items to be placed on the agenda must be presented to the superintendent or board chair at least 7 days before the scheduled board meeting, or by Board consent prior to approval of Board Agenda.
5/26, 2026
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INVITATION TO INTERESTED SERVICE PROVIDERS
Student Transportation Services
Fosston Public Schools
Independent School District No. 601
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Independent School District No. 601, located 301 First Street East, Fosston, Minnesota 56542, will receive until 10:00 AM CDT, June 3, 2026 written quotations and qualifications from qualified service providers interested in providing District student transportation services commencing with contract year 2026-27.
General Specification may be obtained by contacting the District Office of Independent School District No. 601 located at the above address and at 218-435-6335 or Tom Watson, The Watson Consulting Group at 612-751-0124.
Written quotations consistent with the District’s General Specification must be received in an envelope clearly marked “STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES” on or before the above date and time, by:
Todd Selk
Superintendent of Schools
Fosston Public Schools, ISO 601
301 First Street East
Fosston, Minnesota 56542
On the above date and time authorized persons of Independent School District No. 601 will publicly open the quotations received and names of service providers.
After opening and reviewing the written quotations received not later than the due date, the District, at its sole discretion, may award a contract to more than one interested qualified service provider. After receiving the written quotations, the District may also enter into direct negotiations with one or more qualified student transportation services provider(s) for a contract(s) with terms, rates and provisions agreeable to the District.
Independent School District No. 601 is using the written quotation and direct negotiation process established by Minnesota Statutes Section 123B.52, Subds. 1 and 3 for the procurement of this contract, and disclaims usage of any other contract procurement options such as sealed bids allowed under applicable law. The School District reserves the right to reject any and all quotations and waive irregularities therein, and further reserves the right to award a contract to the lowest responsible service provider(s) that is in the best interest of Independent School District No. 601.
Allison Marquis
Clerk
Fosston Public Schools, ISO 601
Posted The Thirteen Towns, May 19 & 26, 2026
5/19-5/26, 2026
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City of Fosston – Multi Use Trail
BIDS CLOSE: June 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT
Polk County, Minnesota
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS-
NOTICE is hereby given that SEALED ELECTRONIC BIDS will be received at until 10:00 AM on Friday, June 26, 2026 , by Sam Melbye, Polk County Director of Property Records at Crookston, MN, on behalf of the Fosston City Council for the construction of the City Project listed below. Sealed electronic bids will be OPENED and READ publicly at 10:00 AM, by the Board of County Commissioners at the Polk County Highway Department in Crookston, MN. Bids received after 10:00 AM will not be considered. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidVAULT.
STATE PROJECT NO. S.P. 060-090-005
MINNESOTA PROJECT NO. TA 6026 (266)
LOCATION: City of Fosston, North of TH 2 & South of CSAH 6 beginning in the existing Sports Complex, Extend North and terminate at the intersection of CSAH 6 and Amber Ave. N.
TYPE OF WORK: Multi-Use Trail, Construction Grading, Aggregate Base, Bituminous, & Concrete
LENGTH: 0.313 miles
Major Items:
EXCAVATION – COMMON (CV)
1088 CU YD
TYPE 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (3,B)
416 TON
6″ CONCRETE WALK
698 S F
CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B618
222 L F
TRAFFIC CONTROL
Lump Sum
Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.
READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL
PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders:
in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award;
in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin;
in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age;
in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.
If you have employed more than 40 full-time employees in any state, on any single working day during previous 12 months, you must have a compliance certificate issued by Minnesota Department of Human Rights to bid on any job in this advertisement. Please contact the Department of Human Rights immediately if you need assistance in obtaining a certificate.
The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors:
“It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”
“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).”
To obtain plans and proposal and to submit an electronic bid (including electronic bid form) go to the Polk County egram website: https://egram.co.polk.mn.us
All bidders will be required to submit an electronic bid and provide payment of $100.00 to the Polk County Highway Department.
Proposals, plans, and specifications are available at Fosston City Hall Office, 220 1st Street East, Fosston, MN 56542.
Electronic bids must be accompanied by a certified check or corporate surety bond in favor of the Treasurer of Polk County for at least 5% of the total amount bid.
Project questions should be directed toward Keith Kinnen at 218-444-8004.
Bid opening can be viewed live through Zoom. The Zoom Link is available to all Plan Holders in the messages, in RTVIsion One Office, or by contacting the Polk County Highway Department.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or technicalities therein.
Richard C. Sanders
Polk County
County Engineer
5/26-6/09, 2026
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CITY OF FOSSTON
COUNTY OF POLK
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE FOR Summary OF Publication.
Notice is hereby given, that on the 18th day of May, 2026 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF FOSSTON AND LOCATED IN BRANDSVOLD TOWNSHIP, POLK COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 414.033
was adopted by the City Council of Fosston, Minnesota.
Notice is further given that due to the lengthy nature of the ordinance, the City Council has directed that this title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd. 4.
Notice is further given that a complete printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during normal business hours of the City Administrator, 220 East First St., Fosston, MN, or will be mailed to anyone requesting it by telephone (218) 435-1959.
Notice is further given that the general purpose of the ordinance is to amend the code to promote the health, safety, general welfare, and zoning and land use objectives of the city.
Notice is further given that the Council has by a minimum 4/5 vote approved this public notice on the 18th day of May, 2026.
Cassie Heide, City Administrator
Published in The Thirteen Towns on May 26, 2026
James Offerdahl
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cassandra Heide
City Administrator
5/26, 2026
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CLASSIFIEDS – LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF POLK
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 60-PR-26-585
Estate of
Mark Alan Wogsland,
Decedent
NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY
A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.
Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.
IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on July 1, 2026, at 9:00 a .m. by this Court at 816 Marin Avenue, Suite 210, Crookston, Minnesota.
1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. § 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-204.
2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.
BY THE COURT
Jeffrey S. Remick/cw
Judge of District Court
Dated: 5/21/26
(COURT SEAL)
Kathy Narlock/sw
Court Administrator
Dated: 5/21/26
Attorney for Petitioner
David A. Buehler
D.A. Buehler Law, P.C.
P.O. Box 85
Fosston, MN, 56542
Attorney License No: 0390882
Telephone: (218) 435-1900
Email: [email protected]
5/26-6/02, 2026
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Notice is hereby given that the Climax City Council will hold a hearing to consider the matters below at the July 6, 2026 city council meeting. The meeting will be held at the Climax City Hall, 102 West Broadway, Climax, MN at 6:30 p.m.
Proposed amendment to Ordinance #2014-1A
#2014-1A(4) – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING “EXHIBIT A” AS REFERENCED IN SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2014-1 ADOPTED ON MAY 5, 2014 AND TITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE URBAN AND RURAL SERVICE DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CLIMAX PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 272.67.”
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2014-1 adopted on May 5, 2014 and titled “An ordinance to Create Urban and Rural Service Districts in the City of Climax Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 272.67”, “Exhibit A” referenced in Section 2 is amended to read:
Copies of the referenced draft ordinances may be viewed during regular business hours at Climax City Hall (9am-4pm). To submit written comments, ask questions or to request more information please call (218) 857-2715.
Jacquelyn Voeller, Clerk
5/26, 2026