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Pine River-Backus school board approves preliminary 2026–27 budget, accepts staff resignations and adopts election resolutions
Summary
At its June 1, 2026 regular meeting, the Pine River-Backus School District Board of Education approved a preliminary 2026–27 budget, accepted five staff resignations and hired one teacher, approved $342,213.16 in checks, and adopted two resolutions setting the school board election and filing dates.
The Pine River-Backus School District Board of Education approved a preliminary 2026–27 budget, accepted several personnel changes and adopted two election-related resolutions at its regular meeting on June 1, 2026.
Chair Chris Cunningham presided over the meeting, which opened at 5:30 p.m. in the high school media center. Members present were Roger D. Hoplin, Nicki Linsten-Lodge, Carrie Maurer-Ackerman, David Sheley and Ryan Trumble; Superintendent Jonathan Clark attended. Member Leslie Bouchonville was absent.
On a motion by Roger D. Hoplin, seconded by Nicki Linsten-Lodge, the board approved the meeting agenda. The board then approved minutes of the May 4, 2026 regular meeting and the May 18, 2026 special meeting on a motion by Nicki Linsten-Lodge and second by Carrie Maurer-Ackerman.
The board approved the Consent Calendar, moved by Nicki Linsten-Lodge and seconded by David Sheley. The Consent Calendar included approval of checks numbered 79449 through 79656 totaling $342,213.16; investment and treasurer reports; the report on electronic fund transfers and other banking transactions; and adoption of a resolution accepting monetary awards and donations (resolution filed in the legal minute book). The personnel portion of the Consent Calendar recorded acceptance of these resignations and effective dates: Heidi Envall, art teacher (effective June 3, 2026); Autumn Loge, youth and family services worker (effective June 3, 2026); Katie Palmer, elementary teacher (effective June 3, 2026); Kevin Furst, technology director (effective June 12, 2026); and Tom Sewall, route bus driver (effective May 29, 2026). The board approved hiring Gabrielle Hannah as an elementary teacher effective with the 2026–27 school year and authorized posting to recruit replacements for the listed vacancies. The board also authorized posting requests for milk, bread, trash and diesel quotes for the 2026–27 school year.
Business Manager Jolene Bengtson presented an overview of the preliminary 2026–27 budget. On a motion by Roger D. Hoplin, seconded by Carrie Maurer-Ackerman, the board approved the preliminary budget as presented.
The board adopted a Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election (motion by Ryan Trumble, seconded by Nicki Linsten-Lodge; resolution filed in the legal minute book). The board also adopted a Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy (motion by Roger D. Hoplin, seconded by Carrie Maurer-Ackerman; resolution filed in the legal minute book).
The meeting record notes the floor was opened for public comments on agenda items and later for an open forum; the minutes do not list individual public commenters or the substance of comments. Chair Cunningham adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
This report summarizes motions and recorded decisions from the June 1, 2026 meeting as entered in the board minutes; resolutions referenced are filed in the legal minute book.
