October 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence

3. Consideration of Agenda
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the agenda as presented.

4. Visitor Comments/Public Forum

4.1. Tiger Pride - We Are Proud Of and/or Would Like to Recognize...

4.1.1. Tiger Pride - Marcela Coon

5. Presentations

5.1. Staff Development - Amy Mumm & Seth Kelly

5.2. Enrollment Update - Superintendent Monson

6. Celebrate and Recognize Good News, Gifts, and Donations

6.1. Recognize and accept donations from various individuals and groups 
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the Resolution For Acceptance of Gifts.

7. Approve Consent Agenda
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the Consent Agenda.

7.1. Finances

7.1.1. Review and approve claims, accounts, and financial information

7.2. Meeting Minutes

7.2.1. September 23, 2024 regular meeting

7.3. Personnel

7.3.1. Approve winter coaches, advisors, and directors

7.3.2. Accept resignation from Wade Nibbe, Director of Buildings & Grounds as of October 8, 2024

7.3.3. Accept resignations from Joe Ferriero for the following - MS Council Advisor, HS Council Advisor, and Spring Play

7.3.4. Approve resignation from Vicki Cannon, Assistant Track Coach

7.3.5. Appprove resignation from Bella Skoog, Custodian

7.3.6. Approve termination of Elementary Paraeducator, Sophia Watkinson, effective October 3, 2024.

7.3.7. Approve pay of $10,000 for mechanic duties, to Steve Escobar, Transportation Director, until position can be filled

7.3.8. Approve Kaylynn Younkin, Special Education Paraeducator

7.3.9. Approve Mike Baxter, Lead Custodian

7.3.10. Approve Maria Isabel Tirado, Dietary Aide/Server from 6 hrs/day to 4 hrs/day

7.3.11. Approve Nancy Zimmerman, Part-Time Custodian, with an increase of 2 hours/day at $21.76/hr.

7.3.12. Approve Wade Rollag, Director of Buildings & Grounds

7.4. Routine Business

7.4.1. Extended Trip Request Form - Varsity Basketball

7.4.2. Extended Trip Request Form - Tennis Sections

8. Items Removed from Consent Agenda

9. Review Management and Administrative Reports

9.1. Scott Turnbull, Activities Director/Dean of Students

9.2. Tony Reimers, Community Education Director

9.3. Eric Ose, Elementary Principal

9.4. Bill Kehoe, High School Principal

9.5. Shane Monson, Superintendent

10. School Board Reports

10.1. MSHSL/Activities/Athletics/Athletic Facilities/Schedule C (formerly Odello)

10.2. Regional Fitness Center (Ekren)

10.3. Wellness (Johnson)

10.4. Personnel/Meet & Confer (Goodnough/Ekren/Konz)
    Non-Licensed (Johnson/Just)
    Licensed (Wulf/Konz)

10.5. Finance/Facilities Committee (Konz/Wulf/Johnson)

10.6. Curriculum/Policy/Strategic Planning Committee (Goodnough/Just)

10.7. Midwest Special Education Cooperative (Goodnough)

10.8. Community Education (Just)

10.9. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (Wulf/Just)

11. Consider Previous Business

11.1. Policy Review - Second Reading
ACTION
Any recommended changes are shown since the last reading.
Recommended motion to approve the second and final reading of these policies as presented.

11.1.1. #433 - Emergency Extended Leave of Absence Donation Policy For Licensed Staff Members

11.1.2. #535 - Service Animals In Schools

12. Consider New Business

12.1. Policy Review - First Reading
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
All of these policies are in place and being reviewed as part of the normal policy review cycle.  Any recommended changes are shown.  
No action necessary; other than to recognize the first reading of these policies as presented.

12.1.1. 412 - Expense Reimbursement

12.1.2. 501 - School Weapons Policy

12.1.3. 502 - Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions and Student's Person

12.1.4. 503 - Student Attendance

12.1.5. 534 - School Meals Policy

12.2. Professional Services Agreement between Morris Area Schools and the Regional Fitness Center
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement between Morris Area Schools and the Regional Fitness Center.

12.3. MSHSL Form A & B Resolution
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A & B Applications to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation.

12.4. Resolution Relating to $12,719,985.75 General Obligation Capital Appreciation School Building Bonds
ACTION
Recommended motion to approve the Resolution Relating to $12,719,985.75 General Obligation Capital Appreciation School Building Bonds, Series 2024A; Ratifying the Award of Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for the Payment Thereof.

13. Other Items Deemed Appropriate by the Board

13.1. School Board Calendar Review
  November 6 - Elementary Conferences only, 8:00 am-3:30 pm
  November 7 - Elementary and High School Conferences 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  November 8 - No School
  November 18 -- School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm - HS Media Center
  November 27 - Early Dismissal @12.30
  November 28-29 - No School

14. Adjournment