March 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER: Pledge of Allegiance
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2. MEMBERS PRESENT:
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Barsness, T. Reichmann, A. Reichmann, Ogdahl, Lagred, Zavadil, Moeller |
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3. APPROVE AGENDA: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by , seconded by , to approve the agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried. |
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4. VISITOR'S COMMENTS:
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OPEN FORUM PROCEDURES: 1. The open forum will be held at the beginning of the meeting. 2. Those wishing to speak should sign up and indicate the topic at the beginning of the meeting. 3. A maximum time of 20 minutes will be allowed for the open forum. 4. A basic guide of three people per topic with a maximum of five minutes per person. 5. Those speaking will state their name and address prior to speaking. 6. Statements should be limited to the issues only. 7. Apply the "Golden Rule" during presentations. 8. The board retains the right to respond or not, but may discuss the item. 9. Personal/Personnel issues will not be heard or discussed |
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5. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND HONORS:
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Dollars for Scholars Phone A-Thon The Minnewaska Area School Board would like to recognize the success of the 12th Annual Dollars for Scholars® Phone-A-Thon, held on February 23rd. Thanks to the generosity of our community, this year’s event raised an impressive $14,680, all of which will go directly toward scholarships for the 2025 graduating seniors of Minnewaska Area High School. This annual event is a testament to the unwavering support of our local businesses, families, and individuals who believe in investing in the future of our students. Thank you to all the volunteers, students, and donors who made this possible. Your contributions help open doors for our graduates as they take their next steps in higher education and career pathways. Thank you for your continued commitment to the success of our students. Nancy Erickson The Minnewaska Area School Board, along with Lars Ossmo, Palmer Bus Site Manager, would like to recognize and honor Maintenance Technician Nancy Erickson for her outstanding contributions this year. In her new role at Palmer Bus Service, Nancy has excelled in maintaining the fleet and overseeing the building maintenance schedule. Her dedication, strong work ethic, and positive attitude have had a significant impact, ensuring that transportation operations run smoothly for our students and community. We sincerely appreciate Nancy’s hard work and commitment. Thank you for all you do! |
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the minutes of the meetings as listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried.
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7. SUMMARY OF BILLS:
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Chip Rankin, Superintendent, will present the summary of bills attached to the agenda.
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7.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by ____________________, seconded by ______________________, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $2,026,203.56. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried. |
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8. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT:
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Superintendent, Chip Rankin, will present his monthly report. |
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8.A. INVESTMENT REPORT:
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Chip Rankin, Superintendent, will present the monthly investment report. The report is attached to the agenda.
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8.B. FOODSERVICE REPORT:
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The monthly Food Service Report will be presented by Chip Rankin, Superintendent. The report is attached.
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8.C. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS:
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The monthly Revenue and Expenditure Reports are attached to the agenda and will be presented by Superintendent, Chip Rankin.
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8.D. LITTLE LAKERS CHILD CARE CENTER REPORT:
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The monthly Little Lakers Child Care Center Report will be presented by Chip Rankin, Superintendent. The report is attached.
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9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 03172025 ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve Resolution No. 03172025 accepting the donations to the school district. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ACTION)
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Motion by ___________________, seconded by __________________, to approve the consent calendar as listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried. |
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10.A. New Hire:
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10.B. Change of Status:
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11. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE PALMER BUS TRANSPORTATION:
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Lars Ossmo, the Palmer Bus, Minnewaska Site Manager, will give an update.
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12. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR/DEAN OF STUDENTS:
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Phil Johnsrud, the District Activities Director/Dean of Students, will give an update.
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13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT WITH LAKES AREA ENRICHMENT CENTER: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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The administration is requesting the school board's approval of an amendment to the Management and Operations Agreement with Lakes Area Enrichment Center. This amendment allows the daycare to continue operating under Lakes Area Enrichment Center to maintain eligibility for a Community Facilities Grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The agreement’s term will remain indefinite until the grant process is complete, ensuring continued operations while pursuing funding opportunities. All other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged. Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the Amendment to Management and Operations Agreement with Lakes Area Enrichment Center. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried.
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14. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION NON RENEWING NICK GUGISBERG A TIER 1 TEACHER: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve nonrenewing Nick Gugisberg a Tier 1 Teacher. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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15. TERMINATE DISTRICT TITLE I STAFF MELISSA HAYEK PENDING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by ________, seconded by ____________, to terminate Melissa Hayek, Title I support staff, at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, pending Federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried.
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16. TERMINATE DISTRICT TITLE I STAFF JO ANN KOCHER PENDING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by ________, seconded by ____________, to terminate Jo Ann Kocher, Title I support staff, at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, pending Federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried.
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17. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION NON RENEWING TAYLOR AMUNDSON A PROBATIONARY MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve nonrenewing Taylor Amundson a Probationary Mental Health Practitioner. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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18. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION NON RENEWING HEATHER GERLACH A PROBATIONARY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve nonrenewing Heather Gerlach a Probationary Mental Health Professional. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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19. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION NON RENEWING SARA GEISER A PROBATIONARY TEACHER: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve nonrenewing Sara Geiser a Probationary Teacher. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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20. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION NON RENEWING MCKENZIE NEWTON A PROBATIONARY TEACHER: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve nonrenewing McKenzie Newton a Probationary Teacher. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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21. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION NON RENEWING MATAYA HOELSCHER A PROBATIONARY TEACHER: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve nonrenewing Mataya Hoelscher a Probationary Teacher. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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22. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION NON RENEWING MICHELLE DUNN A PROBATIONARY TEACHER: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve nonrenewing Michelle Dunn a Probationary Teacher. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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23. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION NON RENEWING KALEY POEGEL A PROBATIONARY TEACHER: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve nonrenewing Kaley Poegel a Probationary Teacher. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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24. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION NON RENEWING STEPHANIE THOEN A PROBATIONARY TEACHER: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve nonrenewing Stephanie Thoen a Probationary Teacher. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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25. CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION PROPOSING PLACEMENT OF KEN ANDERSON A CONTINUING CONTRACT/TENURED TEACHER ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve the resolution proposing placement of Ken Anderson a continuing contract/tenured teacher on unrequested leave of absence. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller Motion carried.
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26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH GREEN LAWNS TURF CARE: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Per Jon Hammond (Green Lawns) and (Jeremy Armstrong) conversations regarding fertilizer and weed control of the district’s green spaces, I have signed and am sending for administrator approval the final contract. This will be a 1-year contract with Green Lawns. The 2-step fertilizer program will have a Spring and a Fall application of low-traffic green spaces (i.e., unused fields or back-of-building maintenance areas). The 3-step fertilizer program will have a Spring, Summer, and Fall application in all high-traffic green spaces (i.e., near parking lots, walkways, and athletic fields). Our athletic and green spaces will be on the 3-step fertilizer program. All of our green spaces will be treated for purposes of weed control at one time in the spring. Our athletic fields will also be aerated one time during the summer. Motion by , seconded by , to approve the 2025 contract with Green Lawns. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichmann ____ Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____, Moeller____ Motion carried.
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27. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MAS BASEBALL FIELD MAINTENANCE AND GAME PREP BIDS: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Bids for outdoor ground maintenance were opened on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Bid results for the MAS Baseball Field complex maintenance are attached. The administration recommends approval of the low bidder. Motion by , seconded by , to award the MAS Baseball Field Maintenance and Game Prep to . ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried.
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28. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MAS SOFTBALL FIELD MAINTENANCE AND GAME PREP BIDS: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Bids for outdoor ground maintenance were opened on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Bid results for the MAS Softball Field complex maintenance are attached. The administration recommends approval of the low bidder. Motion by , seconded by , to award the MAS Softball Field Maintenance to . ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried.
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29. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MAS FOOTBALL/TRACK FIELD MAINTENANCE AND GAME PREP BIDS: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Bids for outdoor ground maintenance were opened on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Bid results for the MAS Football/Track Field complex maintenance are attached. The administration recommends approval of the low bidder. Motion by , seconded by , to award the MAS Football/Track Field Maintenance to . ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried.
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30. OTHER:
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31. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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32. ADJOURN: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by ______________________, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at _________ p.m. Motion carried. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichamnn ____, Ogdahl ____, Lagred____, Zavadil ____ Moeller____ Motion carried. |
