July 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 the Renewal of an Expiring Operating Levy

III. Approval

III.A. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of an Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization

III.B. Approve Agenda & Additional Items

III.C. Approve Meeting Minutes

III.D. Approve Financial Transactions

IV. Presentation

IV.A. ICS Presentation

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 Request for Lane Change

VI.A.1. Patricia Pettis, BS50/MS to MS10 effective September 1, 2024

VI.B. Robynn Schwichtenberg, Community Education Summer 8U SoftBall Coach - $20/student registered = $420

VI.C. Approve the Following 2024-2025 Coach:

Football
Bill John, Varsity Volunteer Coach

Volleyball
Kelci Halvorson, 2nd Assistant - $3,420

VII. Recognition

VII.A. Approve Monetary Donations

VIII. Reports

VIII.A. Principal Report
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 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:
104 School District Mission Statement
204 School Board Meeting Minutes
609 Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances
802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
 

X. Action

X.A. Approve Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election

X.B. Approve Bid for Dairy Products

X.C. Approve the Following Contracted Services

X.C.1. South Central Service Cooperative to Provide Instructional Services FY 2024-2025 for $535.50 per Student per High School Semester Credit

X.D. Approve the Strategic Plan

X.E. Approve the Following Contracts

X.E.1. 2024-2025 School Psychologist, Shawna Peterson-Brown
Daily rate increase from $540.75 to $557.

X.E.2. 2024-2025 School Psychologist Intern, Alison Hunstad
Hourly rate $29.59/hour up to 15 hours/week.
 

X.E.3. 2024-2025 School Psychologist Intern, Danielle German
Hourly rate $29.59/hour up to 15 hours/week.

X.E.4. 2024-2025 School Psychologist Intern, Kaylee Engle
Hourly rate $29.59/hour up to 15 hours/week.

X.F. Approve Minor Policy Updates:
102 Equal Educational Opportunity
207 Public Hearings
413 Harassment and Violence
416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
419 Tobacco-Free Environment, Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco- Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
425 Staff Development
503 Student Attendance
506 Student Discipline
507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint
509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
514 Bullying Prohibition 
516 Student Medication and Telehealth
521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination
524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety
532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds
601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals
602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day
604 Instructional Curriculum
606.5 Library Materials
613 Graduation Requirements
620 Credit for Learning
624 Online Instruction
707 Transportation of Public School Students
708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
709 Student Transportation Safety
806 Crisis Management

X.G. Approve the Following Policies:
404 Employment Background Checks
427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
603 Curriculum Development
616 School District System Accountability

X.H. Motion to Rescind Policy 535 Violence Prevention and Weapons (1995)

XI. Personnel

XII. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
August 26, 2024
September 23, 2024
October 28, 2024
November 25, 2024
December 16, 2024