May 20, 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 Hires:

IV.A.1. Trista Herring, Community Education Summer T-Ball Supervisor - Stipend based on number of kids registered

IV.A.2. Tiffany Schmidtke, 3rd Grade - BS/Step A, $41,740

IV.A.3. Alyssa Bruns, 3rd Grade - BS/STEP B, $42,990

IV.A.4. Heidi Schott, Special Education Case Facilitator - $75,000

IV.A.5. Hillary Hebl, Special Education Teacher - MS/STEP N, $70,710

IV.B. Approve the Following Resignation:

IV.B.1. Carrie Richards, Special Education
Effective May 31, 2024

IV.B.2. Pamela Heinz, Junior High Student Council Advisor
Effective at the End of 2023-2024 School Year

IV.B.3. Emily Kratzer, Elementary Music
Effective May 31, 2024

IV.B.4. Jeffery Wagner, Industrial Technology
Effective May 31, 2024

IV.C. Approve the Following Summer School Staff:

Bobbie Jo Bastian, Principal in June - $55.75/hour
Jennifer, Wilson Principal in July - $55.77/hour
Patty Whitehurst, Counselor - $37.00/hour
Susan Michael, Teacher - $37.00/hour
Susan Krienke, Teacher - $37.00/hour
 

IV.D. Approve the Following Fall 2024-2025 Coaches:

IV.D.1. Cross Country
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,008

Cheer
Tiffany Schmidtke, Head Coach - $3,472

Volleyball
Crystal Lamont, Head Coach - $6,008
Ken Trnka, 1st Assistant - $4,283

Football
Sam Stier, Head Coach - $6,008
Corey Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Chad Atherton, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Connor Scharf, 2nd Assistant - $3,420

IV.E. Approve Continuing Contract Teachers (Tenure):

IV.E.1. Max Haakonson, BS10/STEP F - $49,780

IV.E.2. Bridgette Reuvers-Slinger, BS50/MS/STEP F - $55,810

IV.E.3. Haley Schaaf, BS/STEP C - $44,280

IV.E.4. Britta Robran, BS10/STEP D - $46,920

IV.E.5. Alyssa Schmidtke, MS10/STEP G - $59,160

IV.E.6. Amber Karels, BS/STEP L - $57,770

IV.E.7. Anne Joubert, BS50/STEP G - $57,480

IV.E.8. Tyson Cooley, BS/STEP I - $52,870

IV.E.9. Sam Stier, BS50/MS/STEP J - $62,820

IV.E.10. Cory Immerman, MS30/STEP J - $68,430

V. Approve Non-Tenured Teacher Contracts:

V.A. Madysson Dufault, BS/STEP C - $44,280

V.B. Andi O'Neil, BS50/MS/STEP E - $54,180

V.C. Kelci Halvorson, BS/STEP J - $

V.D. MaryAnn Eich, BS/STEP L - $57,770

V.E. Skyler Petry, BS50/MS/STEP B - $49,590

V.F. Cameron Jensen, BS10/STEP B - $44,230

V.G. Jennifer Bowen, MS20/STEP G - $60,850

V.H. Connor Scharf, BS/STEP B - $42,990

V.I. Kelly Stanton-Nutt, MS30/STEP N - $77,010

V.J. Lindsey Janssen, BS/STEP B - $42,990

V.K. Alyssa Hanson, BS/STEP C - $44,280

VI. Recognition

VII. Reports

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

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

VII.C. Board Member Reports

VII.D. Board Committee Reports

VII.E. John Regan, Superintendent

VIII. Information / Discussion

VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
207 Public Hearings
408 Subpoena of a School District Employee
422 Policies Incorporated by Reference
507.5 School Resource Officers

IX. Action

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

 

IX.B. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Minnesota Valley Action Council

IX.C. 2024-2025 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

IX.D. Not to Move into Phase 2 with Nexus

IX.E. Move Forward with the Following Projects in Accordance with the Voter Approved Bond.

_____________________ for up to $__________

_____________________ for up to $__________

_____________________ for up to $__________

IX.F. Approve Bid for Special Education Construction

IX.G. Approve July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024, Agreement with Principal, Bobbie Jo Bastian. Salary and Benefit Increase 3.99%, Inclusive of  Following Contract Language Added to Address Night Supervision: Fall and winter season assigned supervision duties will be a part of administrative duties. Fall and winter season supervision duties will be paid at $100.00 per high school event and $50 per junior high school event This does not include parent/teacher conferences or music concerts.
Principal Bastian            2023-24               
                                     $101,555     

IX.H. Approve July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025, Agreement with Principal, Jennifer Wilson. Salary and Benefit Increase 7.39% Year 1 and 1.63% Year 2, Inclusive of  Following Contract Language Added to Address Night Supervision: Fall and winter season assigned supervision duties will be a part of administrative duties. Fall and winter season supervision duties will be paid at $100.00 per high school event and $50 per junior high school event This does not include parent/teacher conferences or music concerts.
Principal Wilson            2023-24             2024-25   
                                     $102,300           $105,380

X. Personnel

X.A. Approve Resolution (Roll Call Vote) on the Termination and Non-renewal of  the Teaching Contract: 

X.A.1. Matthew Thomforde, Probationary Teacher

XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
June 24, 2024
July 22, 2024
August 26, 2024