December 15, 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. Presentation

III.A. Truth in Taxation Hearing - Review 2025-2026 Budget and Allow for Public Comment

III.B. Presentation of 2024-2025 Financial Audit

IV. Recognition

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

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 2025-2026 Seniority Lists

VI.B. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Coaches:

Girls Basketball
Bruce Velzke - Varsity Volunteer 
Addyson Taylor - Varsity Volunteer

Boys Basketball
Dennis Androli - Change from Volunteer (approved 11/24/25) to 2nd Assistant, $3,420

VI.C. Approve the Following Lane Change

VI.C.1. Kelci Halvorson, MS to MS30 effective January 15, 2026

VI.C.2. Cameron Jensen, BS10 to MS30 effective January 15, 2026

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:
423 Employee-Student Relationships
525 Violence Prevention (Applicable to Students and Staff)
526 Hazing Prohibition
610 Field Trips
 

VIII.B. Morristown Building Update

IX. Action

IX.A. Acceptance of 2024-2025 Financial Audit

IX.B. Certify the Taxes Payable 2026 Levy in the amount of $4,904,598.43, 
 

IX.C. Approve Application for Boys and Girls Track Cooperative Sponsorship Between WEM and JWP for 2025-2027 Seasons

IX.D. Approve the Following 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

X. Personnel

XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
January 8, 2026 Organizational Meeting
January 26, 2026
February 23, 2026
March 23, 2026