August 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order - June Rezac, 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

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. 

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coaches: 

Volleyball:
Tatum Richards, VCo-1st Assistant - $2,205.50
Kyeria Morris,V  Co-1st Assistant - $2,205.50

Football:
Paul Eich, Volunteer Varsity

V.B. Approve the Following Resignations:

V.B.1. Kelci Halvorson, Student Success Coordinator and Social Media Coordinator
Effective August 21, 2026

V.B.2. Lisa Karsten, Head Cook
Effective September 4, 2026

VI. Reports

VI.A. Principals' Reports
Sarah Ertl, Pre-K-5 Principal
Brandon Tagg, Grades 6-12 Principal
 

VI.B. Crystal Lamont, Community Education & Activities Director

VI.C. Board Member Reports

VI.D. Board Committee Reports

VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent

VII. Information / Discussion

VII.A. Enrollment Update

VII.B. First Reading of Policies:
507.5 School Resource Officers redline
509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students redline
520 Student Surveys redline
524.5 Personal Electronic Communication Devices - new policy

VIII. Action

VIII.A. Approve the Foster Care Transportation Services Agreement Between Rice County and WEM Public Schools

VIII.B. Approve Partnership Agreement Between Owatonna Public Schools and WEM Public Schools Regarding Online Education

VIII.C. Approve the Business Associate Agreement and Memo of Understanding Between Counseling Services (Covered Entity) of Southern Minnesota and WEM Public Schools (Business Associate).

VIII.D. Approve the Following Policies:
208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
503 Student Attendance 
504 Student Dress and Appearance
524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety
 

VIII.E. Approve the Following Contract:

VIII.E.1. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Bus Drivers Contract

VIII.F. Approve the 2026-2027 Elementary Handbook and Changes

VIII.G. Approve the 2026-2027 Middle School Student Handbook (No Changes)

VIII.H. Approve the 2026-2027 High School Student Handbook and Changes

VIII.I. Approve the Following Special Education Agreement between South Central Service Cooperative and WEM Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2027 for Vision, Audiology, and Orientation and Mobility

VIII.J. Approve the 2026-2027 Membership Agreement with South Central Service Cooperative, $1,345.40

VIII.K. Approve the 2026-2027 WEM Activities Workers Pay/Admissions Schedule

VIII.L. Approve 2026-2027 Concurrent Enrollment Program Agreement Between Southwest Minnesota State University and WEM Public Schools

IX. Personnel

X. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
September 28, 2026
October 26, 2026
November 23, 2026