April 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. Public Hearing to Consider Granting Property Tax Abatement

III. Approval

III.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items

III.B. Approve Meeting Minutes

III.C. Approve the Resolution Relating to Property Tax Abatement for Parking Lot Projects; Granting the Abatement

III.D. Ehlers Presents Pre-Sale Report for Tax Abatement Bonds

III.E. Approve the Resolution Stating the Intention of the School Board to Issue General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2024A, in the Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount of Approximately $479,000; and Taking Other Actions with Respect Thereto

III.F. Approve Financial Transactions

IV. Presentation

IV.A. Ehlers - Funding Options

IV.B. Nexus - Facility Study

IV.C. Approve 2023-2024 Revised Budget
 

V. 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.

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.A. Approve the Following Hires:

VI.A.1. Chris Dahle, Industrial Technology - MS/Step E, $54,180

VI.A.2. Hannah Fessel, Van Driver - $29.35/hour

VI.B. Approve Request for Family Medical Leave of Absence for Kortney McKenna beginning on April 29, 2024 through May 30, 2024.

VI.C. Approve the Following 2023-2024 Coaches:

Baseball
Sam Stier - Volunteer Varsity
Bill John - Volunteer Varsity

Softball
Tanya Jensen - JH Softball, $2,476

Clay Target
Tyson Cooley - $1,000
Doug Androli - $1,000

VI.D. Approve the Following Resignation

VI.D.1. Bobbie Jo Bastian, PreK-6 Principal
Effective June 30, 2024

VI.D.2. Tyler Kaus, 6th Grade
Effective May 31, 2024

VI.E. Approve the Following Community Education Summer SACC Staff:

Adults - $13.54/hour
Susan Bliss
Vicki Gregor
Kyleigh Duffey
Emma McGraw
Mandi Schutte
Brody Holicky

Students - $11.54/hour
Auston Holicky
Kayla Bronk
Sara Jeffries
 

VII. Recognition

VII.A. Approve Monetary Donations

VIII. Reports

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

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

VIII.C. Board Member Reports

VIII.D. Board Committee Reports

VIII.E. John Regan, Superintendent

IX. Information / Discussion

IX.A. First Reading of Policies:
212 School Board Member Development
405 Veteran's Preference
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students
 

X. Action

X.A. Approve the Following Policies:
406 Public and Private Personnel Data
410 Family and Medical Leave
416 Drug and Alcohol Testing
524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety

X.B. Approve the 2023-2025 Custodial Contract

XI. Personnel

XII. Adjournment

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