March 18, 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

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 Hire:

IV.A.1. River Henry, Building and Grounds Supervisor - $65,000

IV.B. Approve the Following 2023-2024 Coaches:
Baseball
Tyler Kaus - 2nd Assistant, $3,289

Softball
Mariah Boyd - Junior High, $2,476
Blake Seesz - Juinior High, $2,476

IV.C. Approve the Following Termination:

IV.C.1. Lana Adermann, Food Service Director
Effective 3/11/2024

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:
406 Public and Private Personnel Data
410 Family and Medical Leave
416 Drug and Alcohol Testing
524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety 
 

VIII. Action

VIII.A. Approve Resolution Providing for a Public Hearing to Consider Granting a Proposed Property Tax Abatement

VIII.B. Approve the Following Policies:

513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals
606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials
606.5 Library Materials
606.5 Formal Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials Form
613 Graduation Requirements

VIII.C. Approve the Revised 2024-2025 Academic Calendar

VIII.D. Approve the NAC Customer Support Agreement

VIII.E. Approve the Bid for the Sale of the John Deere Lawn Mower to Timothy Arends in the Amount of $4,100 and the Sales of the Snapper Lawn Mower to Timothy Arends in the Amount of $1,050.

IX. Personnel

X. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
April 22, 2024
May 20, 2024
June 24, 2024
July 22, 2024