June 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The June 21, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Haverinen at with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present: Andrea Haverinen, Katie Howard, Helen Lehto, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: Superintendent Jay Kjos |
2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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3.1. Student/Staff Share
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SWAT Update
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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4.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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4.2. Communications
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5. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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If needed:
Motion by to remove the following from the consent agenda: Seconded by vote |
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. May 15, 2023 regular meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $722,203.25; 3. Notice of Assignment for Wade Hukriede, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach Step 7, for the 2022-2023 School Year;
4. Notice of Assignment for Amanda Roiko, Food Service Manager, per Kitchen Employee's Handbook; 5. Principal Contract with Lisa Parrish, Elementary Principal, per Menahga Principal Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; 6. Teacher Contract with Allison Schmitz, 7-12 Social Worker, MA Step 15, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon successful background check; 7. Teacher Contract with Hannah Bliss, Elementary Special Ed Teacher, BA Step 3, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; 8. The Social Institute License and Services Agreement; 9. 2023-2024 MSHSL Membership Renewal; 10. Sourcewell Program and Services Agreement; 11. Ridgewater College PSEO Contract for FY 2024; 12. MREA Membership Renewal; 13. Astera Health Athletic Trainer Agreements 2023-2024; 14. ACP Project funded by Sourcewell to send Tiffany Besonen to Boston on July 16th through July 22nd; 15. CLC College PSEO Contract 2023-2024. Seconded by vote
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7. APPROVE KENMARK INVOICES
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Motion by to approve the Kenmark Invoices in the amount of $2,803.00 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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8. REPORTS
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8.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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8.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaisons for 2023
Crisis Management: David Treinen Freshwater Ed Dist: Katie Howard
MSHSL: David Treinen MSBA: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Helen Lehto Community Education Rep: Cherie Peterson WBWF: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Julia Kicker Building Advisory: Helen Lehto and David Treinen Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Helen Lehto Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen |
9. OTHER PERSONNEL
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9.1. Resignations
Description:
Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Roger Meyer, Custodian, effective June 30, 2023. We thank Roger for his 10 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Mark Casey Hand, Custodian, effective June 6, 2023. We thank Mark for his dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Ryan Hill, High School Special Education Teacher, effective May 25, 2023. We thank Ryan for his 9 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Christine Henry, Reading Specialist, effective June 30, 2023. We thank Christine for her 9 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Kasey Schorn, Elementary Special Education Teacher, effective June 15, 2023. We thank Kasey for her 3 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
9.2. FMLA Request
Description:
Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA on March 16, 2023.
Seconded by vote |
10. TEACHER CONTRACT RENEWALS AND TENURE
Description:
Motion by that
After one year of service, we renew the contracts for 2023-2024 to the following certified staff: Andria Bristow, Tanya Carney, Abby Hoverson, Sara Humberstone, Paige Pietila, Holly Westad, MacKenzie Zetah and Larry Zadnikar ; After two years of service we renew the contracts for 2023-2024 to the following certified staff: Emily Huotari; After three years of service, we renew the contract for the 2023-2024 and grant tenure to the following certified staff: Cory Kapphahn. After one year of service, we renew the contract for 2023-2024 and grant tenure to Shawn Andress. Seconded by vote |
11. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EXTENDING PROBATIONARY PERIOD
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Resolution introduced by_______________________
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Independent School District #821 approve the employment agreement between the District and probationary teacher, Michael T. Schmidt, extending the probationary period by one year. Michael T. Schmidt started with Menahga School on July 1, 2022. The Administration team is not fully committed to granting Michael T. Schmidt tenure due to improvements that need to be made in the areas of classroom management, directives, and procedures. Michael T. Schmidt has agreed to this extension of the probationary period. The purpose of this agreement is to extend the probationary period of Michael T. Schmidt through the 2023-2024 school year, thereby waiving his right to the acquisition of continuing contract rights for that period. The motion for the adoption of the preceding resolution was duly seconded by: And upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: The following voted against the same: Whereupon said resolution declared duly passed and adopted on June 21, 2023. |
12. SPANISH AGREEMENT WITH SEBEKA FOR SY24
Description:
Motion by to approve the Spanish teacher agreement with Sebeka School for the SY24 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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13. CALL FOR QUOTES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES FOR FY2024
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Motion by to call for quotes for the goods and services for FY24.
Seconded by vote |
14. IDENTIFIED OFFICIAL WITH AUTORITY (IOwA) Resolution
Description:
Board member introduced the following resolution Appointing Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for the External User Access Recertification System
WHEREAS the Minnesota Department of Education requires that school districts annual designate an Identified Official with Authority to comply with the MNIT Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and authorize external user's access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA). THEREFORE, the Menahga Public School Board recommends to authorize Jason Kjos to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Menahga Public School District 0821-01. Resolution duly seconded by And upon a roll call vote being taken, the following voted in favor: And the following voted against:
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15. EIDE BAILLY LETTER OF AUDIT ENGAGEMENT
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Motion by to approve the letter of audit engagement from Eide Bailly for FY2023.
Seconded by vote
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16. TECHNOLOGY PURCHASE
Description:
Motion by to approve the technology purchase as presented not to exceed $82,250.00.
Seconded by vote
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17. ELEMENTARY KITCHEN FOOD SERVICE STATION
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Motion by to approve the purchase of a new food service station for the elementary kitchen as presented not to exceed $33,000.00.
Seconded by vote
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18. IRRIGATION WELL
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Motion by to repair the irrigation well as presented not to exceed
Seconded by vote
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19. BUS BID AWARD
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Motion by to award the sale of the retired 1998 Blue Bird International Bus to Scott Skaro in the amount of $3,250.00.
Seconded by vote |
20. RESOLUTION NON RENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
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_______________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: |
21. DISCUSSION ON BRAVES & WARRIORS NICKNAME
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22. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
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23. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the June 21, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
24. Upcoming Meetings
Description:
July 17, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting
August 21, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting September 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting October 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting November 20, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting December 18, 2023 begin at 6:00 (allowing for Truth in Taxation hearing) 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting |