July 28, 2025 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

II.D. Approve Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

III. Recognition

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 2025-2026 Coaches:

Cross Country
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,008

Cheer
Tiffany Schmidtke, Head Coach - $3,472

Volleyball
Crystal Lamont, Head Coach - $6,008
Kelci Halvorson, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Ken Trnka, Volunteer
Haley Schaaf, Junior High - $2,575

Football
Sam Stier, Head Coach - $6,008
Cory Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Chad Atherton, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Connor Scharf, 2nd Assistant - $3,420
Bill John, Volunteer
Cameron Jensen, Volunteer
Jon Bakken, Volunteer
Mark Thompson, Volunteer
Mark Stier, Volunteer
Doug Androli, Junior High - $2,575
Sam Gavin, Junior High - $2,575

Wrestling
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,008
Mike Richards, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Colin Ayers, Volunteer
Brady Ayers, Volunteer

Boys Basketball
Davis Schuster, Head Coach - $6,008
Matthew VanHoudt, 1st Assistant - $4,283

Girls Basketball
Tobin Pope, Head Coach - $6,008
Kari Roth, 1st Assistant - $4,283
 

V.B. Approve the Following Hires

V.B.1. Courtney Konakowitz, 5th/6th Grade English - BS50/MS, Step E, $54,180

V.B.2. Elise Swenson, 4th Grade Teacher - BS/Step A, $41,740 

V.C. Approve the Following Lane Change

V.C.1. Samuel Gavin, BS to BS10 effective September 15, 2025

V.D. Approve the Following Summer School Staff

V.D.1. Shari LeMieux, Paraprofessional - $19.65/hour

V.E. Approve the Following Summer School Bus Drivers

V.E.1. Kari Cole, Special Ed Bus Driver - $31.48/hour

V.E.2. Heather Suemnick, Route Driver - $58.30/route

V.E.3. Roger Lamont, Route Driver - $58.30/route

V.F. Approve the Following Resignation

V.F.1. Kelsey Schiefelbein, 4th Grade Teacher Effective 7/15/2025

VI. Reports

VI.A. Principals' Reports
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
Myles Knutson, Middle School Principal
 

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

VI.C. Board Member Reports

VI.D. Board Committee Reports

VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent

VII. Information / Discussion

VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
209 Code of Ethics
421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members
533 Wellness
903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites

VII.B. Discuss May 2026 Last Student Day and Staff Packing/Moving

VIII. Action

VIII.A. Approve the Following Policies:
213 School Board Committees
214 Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members
402 Disability Nondiscrimination
403 Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees

VIII.B. Motion to Rescind Policy 541 Policy and Procedure for Parents Visiting or Calling Students During the School Day (1994). New policy is 903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites.

VIII.C. Motion to Rescind Policy 540 School Trespassing Procedures (1994). 

VIII.D. Approve Bid for Dairy Products

VIII.E. Approve the 2025-2026 Waterville Elementary, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School, and Morristown Student Handbooks

VIII.F. Approve the 2025-2026 Activities Handbook

VIII.G. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Calendar Change:
Teacher Workshop Week is Monday 8/25/2025 - Thursday 8/28/2025

VIII.H. Approve the Following Memberships:

VIII.H.1. Approve the 2025-2026 Membership Agreement with South Central Service Cooperative, $1,345

VIII.H.2. Approve the 2025-2026 MREA Membership Dues, $1,843

VIII.H.3. 2025-2026 Minnesota School Board Association Dues, Policy Services, and Boardbook Subscription Renewal $7,881

VIII.I. Approve Facility Usage Agreement with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc

IX. Personnel

X. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
August 14, 2025 Work Session
August 25, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 24, 2025
December 15, 2025