January 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order - Gary Michael, Chairperson

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance

I.B. Attendance

I.C. Additional Agenda Items

II. Approval

II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items

II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes

II.C. Approve Financial Transactions

II.D. Approve School Age Childcare employee pay rates retroactive to September 1, 2023.

Adult (18+) = $13.54/hour
Student (16 & 17 years old) = $11.54/hour

III. Introduction of the Open Forum:
Comments from visitors should be informational in nature and not exceed 3 minutes per issue. The Board will not engage in a discussion or debate in those 3 minutes but will take the information and find answers if it is appropriate. As part of the protocol, visitors must keep their ideas and opinions related to policy issues. Depending upon the number of persons in attendance seeking to be heard, the School Board reserves the right to impose other limitations and restrictions as necessary in order to provide an orderly, efficient, and fair opportunity for those present to be heard. It is unacceptable for any speaker to slander, engage in character assassination or discuss student or personnel issues (i.e. teachers, coaches, bus drivers, principals, Board Members, etc.)
at a public board meeting. The person(s) wishing to address the Board must stand at the provided lectern.

Closing of Open Forum when visitor comments:
The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School Board wishes to thank all the visitors who addressed the members during the open forum. At this time, the Board will not be taking action on the items raised during the open forum. The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Superintendent or Board Chair will be in contact with you to address the items brought to our attention. Please fill out a speaker card including your contact information {name, phone number, and email address} so you can be contacted. Speaker cards can be left at the lectern.

IV. Consent Agenda

IV.A. Approve the Following Hires

IV.A.1. Kathryn Swenson - Kitchen Assistant (Band A-1-3)/Step 11, $15.20/hour

IV.A.2. Kimberly Miller - Long-Term Substitute Teacher 4th Grade

IV.B. Approve the Following 2023-2024 Coaches:

IV.B.1. Girls Basketball
JH Girls Coach - Kristalyn Morris, $2,336
JH Girls Coach - Tanya Jensen, $2,336

Boys Track
Head Coach - Matthew Thomforde, $5,450

V. Recognition

V.A. Approve Monetary Donations

VI. Reports

VI.A. Joint Principal Report
Bobbie Jo Bastian, Elementary Principal / Jennifer Wilson, 7-12 Principal

VI.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director

VI.C. Board Member Reports

VI.D. Board Committee Reports

VI.E. John Regan, Superintendent

VII. Information / Discussion

VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy
532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from  School Grounds
709 Student Transportation Safety Policy

 

VIII. Action

VIII.A. Approve the Following Policies:
509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students
604 Instructional Curriculum
618 Assessment of Student Achievement
620 Credit for Learning

VIII.B. Approve a Petition for Vacation of a Portion of Ann Street in the City of Morristown

VIII.C. Approve the Construction Management Contract between WEM Public Schools and Robert W Carlstrom Co Inc for 3 Special Education Room Remodels

VIII.D. Approve July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025 Master Agreement

IX. Personnel

X. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
February 26, 2024
March 18, 2024
April 22, 2024