June 24, 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. Presentation

III.A. ISG Presentation

IV. 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.

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Approve the Following Summer School Staff:
Deb Wollin, Administrative Assistant (July sessions) - $16.75/hour
Melissa Dwyer, Paraprofessional - $15.16/hour

Bus Drivers:
Kari Cole, Special Education Route - $29.35/hour
Roger Lamont, Regular Route - $54.43/route
Heather Suemnick, Regular Route - $54.43/route
Debra Lamont, Van Route to Waseca - $29.35/hour

V.B. Approve Requests for Lane Change

V.B.1. Angela Sammon, MS20 to MS30 effective September 1, 2024

V.B.2. Heather Snesrud, BS20 to BS30 effective September 1, 2024

V.B.3. Sara Anderson, BS10 to MS effective September 1, 2024

V.B.4. Kaitlin Zellar, BS10 to MS effective September 1, 2024

V.B.5. Michele Sutcliffe, BS10 to MS effective September 1, 2024

V.C. Approve the Following Resignation

V.C.1. Daniel Lemcke, High School Yearbook Coordinator/Advisor
Effective June 30, 2024

V.C.2. Kayla Bronk, Summer SACC Student Employee
Effective June 5, 2024

V.C.3. Matthew Van Houdt, Paraprofessional
Effective May 31, 2024

V.D. Approve the Following Request to Change Part-time Case Facilitator Hours

V.D.1. Joyce Mace, Special Education Case Facilitator - Change (0.5 FTE) Hours to (0.375 FTE) Hours Effective for the 2024-2025 School Year.

V.E. Approve the Following 2024-2025 Winter Coaches:

Girls Basketball
Tobin Pope - Head Coach, $6,008

Boys Basketball
David Schuster - Head Coach, $6,008

Wrestling
Skyler Petry - Head Coach, $6,008

V.F. Approve the Following Hires

V.F.1. Myles Knutson, Morristown Elementary/Junior High Principal - $101,000
 

V.F.2. Andrew Stumbo, Secondary Vocal Music - BS/Step C, $44,280

V.F.3. Sara Meihak, Food Service Director - $15,000

V.G. Approve the following pay for Dehn Mural Grant

V.G.1. Assistant to Artist in Residence $40/hour 

V.G.2. Student Artists $15/hour

VI. Recognition

VI.A. Approve Monetary Donations

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:
404 Employment Background Checks
427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
603 Curriculum Development
616 School District System Accountability
 

VIII.A.1. 404 Employment Background Checks

VIII.A.2. 427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers

VIII.A.3. 603 Curriculum Development

VIII.A.4. 616 School District System Accountability

IX. Action

IX.A. Approve Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Services Agreement
Fiscal Years 2025 through 2027:
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025     $18,237
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026     $19,447
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027     $20,742

IX.B. Approve the Following Policies:
207 Public Hearings
408 Subpoena of a School District Employee
422 Policies Incorporated by Reference
507.5 School Resource Officers

IX.C. Resolution to Certify Updated District Population Estimate

IX.D. Approve the Following Membership:

IX.D.1. 2024-2025 MREA Membership Renewal, $1,871

IX.D.2. Minnesota School Board Association Dues, BoardBook Subscription, and Policy Services Renewal - $7,552

IX.E. Approve the ISG Contract

IX.F. Approve the Dehn Mural Grant Artist Contract with Thomas Janssen from Art by Tom Jay - $4,500

IX.G. Approve the Following Contracts: 

IX.G.1. 2023-2025 Clerical Contract

IX.G.2. 2023-2025 Bus Driver Contract

IX.G.3. 2023-2025 Laundry Contract

IX.G.4. 2023-2025 Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Contract - Cathy Hermel

IX.G.5. 2023-2025 Business Manager Contract - Margaret Jewison

IX.G.6. 2023-2025 Community Education/Athletic Director Contract - Jeff Boran

IX.H. Resolution Requiring the Tally of Write-In Votes Only if Write-In Votes are Greater than a Ballot Candidate's Total Votes

IX.I. Approve the Education Identity and Access Management Resolution to designate John Regan, Superintendent, as Designated Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity Access Management (IOwA)

IX.J. Approve Resolution Adopting the School District's Fiscal Year 25 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan

IX.K. Approve 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget

X. Personnel

XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
July 22, 2024
August 26, 2024
September 23, 2024