School Board
Independent School District #548 School Board and Administration
Front Row: Greg Larson (former member), Brian Korf (Superintendent), Jon Karger, Andrew Sorum
Back Row: Molly Welch, Brenda Olson, Staci Allmaras
Not Pictured: Kris Lindberg
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Jon Karger, Chairperson
Term Expires: 1/1/2029
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Molly Welch, Vice Chairperson
Term Expires: 1/1/2029
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Brenda Olson, Clerk
Term Expires: 1/1/2027
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Staci Allmaras, Treasurer
Term Expires: 1/1/2027
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Andrew Sorum, Director
Term Expires: 1/1/2029
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Kris LIndberg, Director
Term Expires: 1/1/2027
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School Board Meetings
2026-27
Regular Meetings - 6:00pm on Monday, unless otherwise noted (summer meeting held at 7:00am)
July 22, 2026 - 7:00am (Wednesday)
August 19, 2026 - 7:00am (Wednesday)
September 16, 2026
October 19, 2026
November 23, 2026
December 14, 2026
January 4, 2027
- Reorganization Meeting to be included in this meeting
February 8, 2027
March 15, 2027
April 19, 2027
May 17, 2027
June 16, 2027 - 7:00am (Wednesday)
Work Sessions - Scheduled following regular meetings, as needed.
July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm
Special Meetings - Scheduled as needed
Policy Committee Meetings - Scheduled as needed
Finance Committee Meetings - Scheduled as needed
School Board Documents FY27
July 2026-June 2027
School District Policies
School Board Documents FY26
July 2025-June 2026
- 2026 June
- 2026 May
- 2026 April
- 2026 March
- 2026 February
- 2026 January
- 2025 December
- 2025 November
- 2025 October
- 2025 September
- 2025 August
- 2025 July
2026 June
2026 June 17 Regular School Board Meeting Agenda
FY28 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Report
2026 June Activities Director Report
2026 June Elementary Principal Report
2026 June High School Principal Report
2026 June Finance Director Report
2026 June Superintendent Report
2026 May 18 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
2026-27 HeadStart Lease Agreement
2026 June Resolution Accepting Donations
2026-27 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget
2026-27 School Board Meeting Schedule
2026-27 Resolution for Membership to the MSHSL
Resolution Establishing Dates of Filing Affidavits of Candidacy
2026 May
2026 May 18 Regular School Board Meeting Agenda
2026 May Elementary Principal Report
2026 May High School Principal Report
2026 May Finance Director Report
2026 May Superintendent Report
2026 April 20 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
2026 Resolution Accepting Donations
2026 April
2026 April 20 Regular School Board Meeting Agenda
2026 April Elementary Principal Report
2026 April Activities Director Report
2026 April High School Principal Report
2026 April Finance Director's Report
2026 April Superintendent Report
2026 March 23 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
2026 March
2026 February
2026 February 9 Regular School Board Meeting Agenda
2026 February Elementary Principal Report
2026 February High School Principal Report
2026 February Superintendent Report
2026 January 5 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
2026 February Treasurer's Report
2026 February Resolution Accepting Donations
2026 Seniority List
Resolution Filling School Board Vacancy by Appointment
Truth North Consulting - Long Range Plan
2026 January
2026 January 5 Regular School Board Meeting Agenda
2026 January Superintendent Report
2025 December 15 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
2026 January Treasurer's Report
2026 January Resolution Accepting Donations
2026 Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore
2025 December
2025 December 15 Regular Meeting Agenda
Truth in Taxation Presentation
2025 December Elementary Principal Report
2025 December High School Principal Report
2025 December Superintendent Report
2025 November 17 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
2025 December Resolution Accepting Donations
Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places
2025 November
2025 November 17 Regular School Board Meeting Agenda
2025 November Elementary Principal Report
2025 November High School Principal Report
2025 November Superintendent Report
2025 October 27 Special Meeting Minutes
2025 November Treasurer's Report
2025 November Resolution Accepting Donations
2025 October
2025 October 27 Special School Board Meeting Agenda
2025 October Elementary Principal Report
2025 October High School Principal Report
2025 October Superintendent Report
2025 September 17 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
Principal's Agreement for 2025-2027
Finance Director's Agreement for 2025-2027
2025 October Resolution Accepting Donations
CANCELLED: 2025 October 20 Regular School Board Meeting
Rescheduled as Special Meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025
2025 September
2025 September 17 Regular School Board Meeting Agenda
2025 September Elementary Principal Report
2025 September High School Principal Report
2025 September Treasurer's Report
2025 September Superintendent Report
2025 August 20 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
2025 August Resolution Accepting Donations
Proposed Tax Levy for the 2025-26 Tax Year
Policies are linked within the agenda.
2025 August
2025 August 28 Special School Board Meeting
2025 August 20 Regular School Board Agenda
2025 August Elementary Principal Report
2025 August High School Principal Report
2025 August Superintendent Report
2025 July 23 Regular Meeting Minutes
2025 August Treasurer's Report
2025 August Resolution Accepting Donations
2025-26 Vendor for Milk Products
2025 July
2025 July 23 Regular School Board Meeting Agenda
2025 July Superintendent Report
2025 June 18 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
2025 June 23 Special School Board Meeting Minutes
2025-26 MSBA Membership Renewal
2025-26 MREA Membership Renewal
2025-26 LCSC Membership Renewal
2025 July Resolution Accepting Donations
School Board Documents Archives
Election Information
Candidacy Filing
The period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of School Board Member of Independent School District #548 shall begin on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and shall close at 5:00 o'clock pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the School District Clerk at the District Office at 310 S Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572. The filing fee for this office is $2. The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the School District Clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o'clock pm on July 28, 2026. The last day to withdraw is July 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
CANDIDACY FILING PACKET
- Affidavit of Candidacy
- Campaign Manual (link can be found on site below)
Minnesota Secretary of State Election Administration & Campaigns Site
Notice of Election
The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. At that election, 3 members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.
Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy