January 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Organizational Meeting

I. Call to Order - Gary Michael, Chairperson

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance

I.B. Attendance

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Presentation

III.A. Ehlers

IV. Approval 

V. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

V.A. Election of Officers

V.A.1. Board Chairperson

V.A.2. Board Vice Chairperson

V.A.3. Board Clerk

V.A.4. Board Treasurer

V.B. Set Meeting Dates and Times:
CURRENTLY The Fourth Monday of each Month with the 3rd Monday as Alternate if 4th Monday is a Holiday. Meeting Time is 6:30 P.M. December Meeting is on the 3rd Monday.

Regular Meeting Corresponding Dates in 2025:
January 27         February 24   
March 24           April 28     
May 19              June 23   
July 28              August 25   
September 22   October 27   
November 24    December 15   
January 5, 2026 Organizational Meeting (Tentative)

Work Session Meeting Corresponding Dates in 2025:
February 13       March 13
April 10              May 8
June 12              July 10
August 14          September 11
October 9          November 13
December 11
 

VI. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL BANK(S) DEPOSITORY:
It is Necessary to Designate an Official Bank(s) Depository for School District Funds. CURRENTLY the Frandsen Bank in Waterville, The Elysian Bank, Lake Country Community Bank of Morristown, and Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund are Named Depositories, with Frandsen Bank Processing the Checking Accounts. The Superintendent and Business Manager have the Discretion to Distribute the Funds, Electronically as needed and Invest in Short Terms CD's on the Board's Behalf. 

VII. Authorize Chairperson and Clerk to Issue Order Upon the Treasurer in Payment of Salaries when they come due. 

VIII. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWPAPER
CURRENTLY Life Enterprise is the Official District Newspaper

IX. SET BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION
CURRENTLY $60 per Month, $50 Each Special Meeting, Study Session or Committee Meeting, $100 Per Day for Workshops, Officers Receive an Additional $200 Per Year (Except Clerk Receives $400 Additional Per Year), and IRS Approved Rate for School District Approved Mileage.

X. SET COMPENSATION FOR NEGOTIATING TEAM
CURRENTLY $60/Meeting; $100 Per Day; Mediation/Arbitration; Chief Negotiator Receives $500 In Addition to other Compensation

XI. DESIGNATE LEGAL COUNSEL and Who May Contact Legal Counsel
CURRENTLY Squires, Waldspurger, & Mace, P.A. is the Legal Counsel. Board Chair, Superintendent, and Business Manager May Contact Legal Counsel. Authority is Granted to the Administration to Employ any Other Attorney/Law Firm as Deemed Necessary. 

XII. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

XIII. Action

XIII.A. Approve the Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations Regarding the Reduction and/or Discontinuance of Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor

XIII.B. Approval of Bids

XIV. Adjournment

Upcoming Meeting:
January 27, 2025