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Board authorizes superintendent to consult outside counsel as needed

Menahga Public School District No. 821 School Board · January 5, 2026
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Summary

The Menahga board adopted a resolution authorizing the superintendent to contract with Kennedy & Graven and Pemberton Law for consultations as circumstances arise; the resolution passed unanimously by roll-call vote.

The board adopted a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to contract legal counsel for consultations as needed. The resolution specifically named Kennedy & Graven and Pemberton Law as firms the Superintendent may consult at the discretion of the Superintendent, the School Board Chair or a majority of the board.

The recorded vote on the resolution listed the following in favor: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela, Julia Kicker, Andrea Haverinen, David Treinen and Katie Howard; none voted against and the resolution was duly passed. The motion was introduced by Andrea Haverinen and seconded by Cherie Peterson.

"The Superintendent is hereby authorized to contract the law firms of Kennedy & Graven and Pemberton Law for consultations at the discretion of the Superintendent, School Board Chair or majority of the board," the minutes record.