November 24, 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

III. Recognition

III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

IV. Presentation

IV.A. Achievement and Integration Progress Report

IV.B. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Presentation (formerly World's Best Work Force)

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 the Following 2025-2026 Coaches:

Boys Basketball
Dennis Androli, Varsity Volunteer
Blake Seesz, JH - $2,575
Brody Holicky, JH - $2,575

Girls Basketball
Kristalyn Morris, 2nd Asst - $3,420
Adam Hackney, JH - $2,575
Ashley Bauer, JH (85%) - $2,188.75
Pam Heinz, JH (15%) - $386.25

Wrestling
John Miller, Volunteer
Morgan Skidmore, Volunteer
Michael Lambert, Volunteer

VI.B. Approve the Following New Hire

VI.B.1. Lidia Dorantes Collin, Student/Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour

VI.B.2. Tasha Kilen, Administrative Assistant Morristown - BS23/Step 3, $16.23/hour

VI.B.3. Sam Stier, Open Gym Supervisor - $25.00/night
(Participants are charged $3 person at the door.)

VI.B.4. Matthew VanHoudt, Open Gym Supervisor - $25.00/night
(Participants are charged $3 person at the door.)

VII. Reports

VII.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal
Brandon Tagg, High School Principal
 

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

VII.C. Board Member Reports

VII.D. Board Committee Reports

VII.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent

VIII. Information / Discussion

VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse 
503 Student Attendance
505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees
705 Investments

VIII.B. Should we have a Work Session on December 11, 2025?

IX. Action

IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
520 Student Surveys
520 FORM - Student Surveys
521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination
531 The Pledge of Allegiance 

IX.B. Approve the Student Teaching Agreement Between Bethany Lutheran College and WEM Public Schools to Commence 12/1/2025 through 6/30/2030.

X. Personnel

XI. Adjournment
 

Upcoming Meetings December 15, 2025 January 8, 2026 Organizational Meeting January 26, 2026 February 23, 2026