September 22, 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. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
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4. DISCUSSION OF COMMISSIONER 'S REVIEW AND COMMENT FOR PROPOSED REFERNDUM: (DISCUSSION)
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As required by Minnesota Statutes, the School Board must hold a public meeting to review and discuss the Commissioner’s Review and Comment regarding the proposed project. This meeting provides an opportunity for the public to hear details of the Commissioner’s findings and for the Board to address any related questions or comments.
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5. 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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6. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND HONORS:
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The Minnewaska School Board would like to extend its appreciation and gratitude to all staff for their contributions in launching the 2025-26 school year. The enthusiasm and commitment demonstrated in classrooms, hallways, and activities have created a positive and welcoming start for our students and families. |
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7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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August 18, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting September 4, 2025, Special School Board Meeting Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the minutes of the meetings as listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried.
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8. SUMMARY OF BILLS:
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Chip Rankin, Superintendent, will present the summary of bills attached to the agenda.
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8.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 $. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
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9. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT:
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Superintendent, Chip Rankin, will present his monthly report. |
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9.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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9.B. 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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9.C. 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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10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09222025 ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve Resolution No. 009222025 accepting the donations to the school district. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried.
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11. 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. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
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11.A. New Hires:
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Marlinda Alexander, School Aged Child Care Assistant Sub, effective 09/02/2025 Christina Essig, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 3, effective 09/04/2025 Kylie Fenger, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/02/2025 Amanda Garvin, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 3, effective 09/02/2025 Sara Gates, Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 2, effective 08/26/2025 Katey Gertsema, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 2, effective 08/26/2025 Kayden Greseth, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/02/2025 Nick Gugisberg, Trades and Industry Teacher, BS Step 10, effective 08/25/2025 Emma Hawkinson, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/02/2025 Addyson Heid, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 2, effective 09/02/2025 Emma Heidelberger, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 2, effective 09/02/2025 Holly Hennen, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 2, effective 09/02/2025 Stacey Karagenbring, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 3, effective 08/26/2025 Veronika Khliebnikova, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/02/2025 Riley, Kobernusz, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/02/2025 Joann Kocher, Paraprofessional Intervention, Grade 6 Step 5, effective 3 weeks through assessment season in September and December, 08/25/2025 Paige Lannes, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 4, effective 09/02/2025 Laney MacDonald, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 2, effective 09/02/2025 Olivia MacDonald, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 4, effective 09/02/2025 Vicki Moen, Election Administrative Assistant, $25.00 per hour, effective 09/08/2025 Brooklyn Noyes, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 4, effective 09/02/2025 Jake Ogdahl, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 2, effective 09/02/2025 Kristen Quelle, 3rd Party Billing/Community Educaiton Administrative Assistant, Grade 8 Step 9, effective 09/15/2025 Alexis Shea, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 2, effective 09/02/2025 Alexis Trousil, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/02/2025 Eyan Wait, School Age Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 1, effective 09/02/2025 Kierra Wilmes, Paraprofessional, Grade 5 Step 2, effective 08/26/2025 Kierra Wilmes, Junior Class Advisor, BS+10 Step 3, effective 09/08/2025 Jacob Woo, School Aged Child Care Assistant, Grade 4 Step 3, effective 09/02/2025 |
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11.B. Change of Status:
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Maranda Gullickson, Head Cook, Change from Grade 5 Step 12 to Grade 6 Step 10, effective 09/02/2025 Branna Johnson, change from paraprofessional to 1/2 day paraprofessional and 1/2 day Behavior Interventionist, Grade 5 Step 3 and Grade 6 Step 3, effective 08/25/2025 Jade Rasmussen, change from paraprofessional to 1/2 day paraprofessional and 1/2 day Behavior Interventionist, Grade 5 Step 3 and Grade 6 Step 3, effective 08/25/2025 |
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11.C. Resignations:
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Kelly Bleick, Junior Class Advisor, effective 08/25/2025 Shane Radermacher, Junior High Baseball Coach, effective 09/05/2025 Jackie Skoglund, Junior Varsity Softball Coach, effective 08/29/2025 Melinda Thorson, Paraprofessional, effective 09/05/2025 Kristin Toohey, Paraprofessional, effective 09/02/2025 Steph Wesen, Cook, effective 08/20/2025 |
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11.D. The following certified staff lane changes are presented for school board review and approval:
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Tracy Beyer, MA+20 Step 12 to MA+30 Step 12 Jeremy Christensen, BS+20 Step 12 to MA Step 12 Tessa Colbjornsen, BS Step 6 to BS+10 Step 6 David Drexler, MA+20 Step 12 to MA+30 Step 12 Gabriel Eisenbacher, BS+10 Step 5 to BS+20 Step 5 Jennifer Germundson, MA Step 12 to MA+10 Step 12 Jamie Katzenmeyer, BS+30 Step 12 to MA Step 12 Kyla Koob, BA+15 Step 5 to BA+30 Step 5 Makenzie Larsen, BS+20 Step 8 to MA+20 Step 8 Jessica Listerud, MA+20 Step 12 to MA+30 Step 12 Matt Meagher, MA+20 Step 10 to MA+30 Step 10 Jacey Schlosser, BS Step 4 to BS+10 Step 4 Stephanie Thoen, BS+10 Step 8 to MA Step 8 Baiely Ver Steeg, MA+10 Step 3 to MA+20 Step 3 |
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12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNEWASKA AREA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION FOR THE SUMMER OF 2026 USE OF BASEBALL FACILITIES: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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The Minnewaska Area Baseball Association (MBA) has requested to enter into a new agreement with Independent School District No. 2149 to utilize the district's baseball facilities to host the Region 4C Amateur Baseball Tournament and related events in the summer of 2026. A similar agreement was in place for the summer of 2020 and was successfully executed. A draft agreement has been reviewed and updated to reflect current expectations, responsibilities, and legal requirements. The agreement outlines details related to scheduling priority, facility maintenance, insurance coverage, use fees, alcohol sales, and other terms to ensure clarity between the School District and the Association. Administration recommends approving the proposed Agreement for Use of Baseball Facilities between Independent School District No. 2149 and the Minnewaska Area Baseball Association for summer 2026 as presented. Motion by __________, seconded by __________, to approve the Agreement for Use of Baseball Facilities between Independent School District No. 2149 and the Minnewaska Area Baseball Association, Inc., for the summer 2026 amateur baseball season and associated events, as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
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13. PROPOSED 2025 PAYABLE 2026 LEVY LIMITATION CERTIFICATION PROCESS: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Certification of Proposed 2025 (Payable 2026) Levy Each school district is required to certify the proposed 2025, payable 2026, property tax levy to the county auditor and to the Department of Education by October 1, 2025. The proposed property tax levy is the school district’s proposed property tax levy for all purposes, including debt service. The law provides that the school district may certify the proposed levy as: a. A specific dollar amount, or b. An amount equal to the maximum levy limitation certified by the Commissioner of Education to the county auditor, according to Minn. Stat. 126C.48, Subd 1. Superintendent Rankin will make a brief presentation and answer board members' questions regarding the proposed levy and the levy process. Following the presentation, the following motion is recommended: Motion by , seconded by , to certify the 2025, payable 2026, proposed levy to the Pope County Auditor, in an amount equal to the maximum levy limitation certified by the Commissioner of Education to the County Auditor, according to Minn. Stat. 126C.48, Subd. 1." ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
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14. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE HOURLY DOLLAR AMOUNT TO BE PAID FOR AN ELECTION JUDGE FOR THE UPCOMING NOVEMBER 4, 2025, SPECIAL ELECTION: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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According to Minnesota Statue 204B.31, the governing body of the school district holding an election that is not held in conjunction with a state election has the authority to set the dollar amount for election judges. Based on recommendations from the Secretary of State and other school districts, the administration recommends setting the pay for election judges at $20.00 per hour. Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve the hourly rate of $20.00 for election judges working during the district's special election. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichmann___, Ogdahl ____ Lagred____,Zavadil____, Moeller ____, Motion carried. |
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15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025 SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by , seconded by , to approve the resolution appointing election judges for the November 4, 2025, school district special election. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichmann___, Ogdahl ____ Lagred____,Zavadil____, Moeller ____, Motion carried.
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16. REQUEST TO CONSIDER SCHEDULING A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING DATE & TIME TO CANVASS NOVEMBER 4, 2025, ELECTION RESULTS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 AT 7:30 AM IN MAS DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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The MAS school board needs to schedule a special school board meeting to canvass for the results of the election scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Pope County officials have requested that the school board set a special meeting for November 13 or November 14, 2025. Most counties appreciate school boards scheduling the special meeting on one of the latter dates after the election so ample time is available for them to count ballots. Board action is requested to schedule the special meeting to canvass election results for Thursday, November 13, at 7:30 am in the MAS boardroom. Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to set November , 2025 at am/pm to Canvass School Board election and Special Election Results. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
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17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ANNUAL ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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School Board approval of the Annual Assurance of Compliance statement is requested. This request for approval should be an annual board action acknowledging the school district is in compliance with all federal mandates, which are required for all federal program entitlements and programming. Following school board questions, a motion approving the compliance statement is appropriate. Motion by ____________________, seconded by ______________________, to approve the Assurance of Compliance Statement. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann ____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____Zavadil Moeller Motion carried. |
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18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PROVIDED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAC QUI PARLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Minnewaska Area Schools has entered into an agreement with Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools for the 2025-2026 school year to provide business manager and financial services. Under this agreement, Minnewaska will supply a licensed Business Manager who will dedicate approximately 80 hours per month to LQPV. In return, LQPV will compensate Minnewaska $80,000 toward the cost of the position. The agreement outlines responsibilities of both parties, invoicing/payment terms, and provisions for termination, insurance, and liability. Motion by ____________________, seconded by ____________________, to approve the Agreement for Provided Services between Minnewaska Area Schools ISD #2149 and Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools ISD #2853 for the 2025-2026 school year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, T. Reichmann____, A. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried.
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19. OTHER:
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20. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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September 21-26, Homecoming Week October 20, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting at 7 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room November 4, 2025, Election Day, Pope County Courthouse November 11, 2025, 20th Annual Veterans Day Program at 9 am in the MAHS Gymnasium November 17, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting at 7 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room December 15, 2025, Truth in Taxation Hearing, MAS District Office Board Room December 15, 2025, December Regular School Board Meeting at 7 pm in the MAS District Office Board Room |
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21. 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. Reichmann ____, Ogdahl____, Lagred ____ Zavadil____,Moeller ____ Motion carried. |
