Public Meeting Agenda: May 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order / Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance

Description:
___ Kelly Hoeft
___ Ryan Jones
___ Linda Leiding
___ Mike Maurer
___ Kari Paul
___ Sara Rose
___ Josh Sargent

2. Approval of Agenda

Description:
Motion:__________ Second:__________ Carried:___ Failed:___

3. CONGRATULATIONS

Description: Congratulations to the seven students who competed at the FCCLA state competition at the beginning of April. They were: Jasmine Fleming, Lauren Smit, Gracelyn Ziegler, Lily Anderson, Brielle Krenz, Grace Pahl, Aidan Moeller.
Aidan Moeller qualified to compete at the FCCLA national competition in June/July. The project he will be presenting is Sports Nutrition.

Congratulations to the Bowling Team on their advancement to the state tournament! Congratulations to the ASD Team for placing 3rd at state and also to Jacob VanWatermulen for placing 10th, Bridget Hebert for placing 6th, and to John Perrin for placing 3rd!

4. Consent Agenda

4.1. DONATIONS/GRANTS

Description: Recommended Motion: Pass a resolution to accept with appreciation the following donations:

$1,840 from Basketball Association for boys basketball practice jerseys
$1,000 from Blu Bair, LLC. for the pantry
Bathrooms for Prom at Schroeder Farms from Kim Kroubetz
Schroeder Farms for donating $6,000 of rental fees for prom
$160 from Afton Gross for Karla Carldwell's classroom
The following donations for LCWM LifeSmarts: John Mills Donation $100.00, Jane Haala Donation $50.00, John and Dianne Rothfork Donation $500.00, Lake Crystal Area Angel Tree Project $200.00, Murray and Janet Osten $150.00, Renee Rollings $100.00, Staples Enterprises - Kevin’s Market $100.00, ISP $50.00, Madelia - Lake Crystal Mutual Insurance $50.00, Community Bank $100.00, MinnStar Bank $100.00, LFB Inc. (Farm Bureau Financial Services) $50.00, Crysteel Truck Equipment, Inc. $100.00, Nickel Transportation, Inc. $100.00, Lake Crystal American Legion $100.00, Denise Hearn $100.00, Margy Johnson $200.00, Van Hee Media $200.00, North Mankato Family Dentistry $20.00,
IFS $200.00, Dennis and Ann McCoy $50.00, PH Gilman Construction LLC $100.00, Crystal Valley $500.00,
Grace United Methodist Church $2000.00
The following individuals and/or businesses for Jungle Boogie: Insurance Services Plus, Inc., Nickel Transportation, D & K Tires, Crystal Laboratory, The Schroeder Barn, Preferred Printing Company, Empowered Insights LLC, Goettl Farms, Compeer Financial, American Legion - John Roth Post #294, Lake Crystal Tribune C/O VanHee Media, Net Medix, Hellekson Heating and Air, Kevin’s Market, Palmer Bus Service of Lake Crystal, Peterson Insurance Agency, Precision Tax & Accounting, Sharpline Images, LLC., True Real Estate / ResCom Group, LC Car Care, POET Biorefining, GRACE Thrift Store, Crysteel Truck Equipment, IFS, Herbal Health and Wellness, PLLC, Infusion Baking Co, Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center, Valley Veggies & Flowers, All American ChemDry, Schmidt's Meat Market, Northlinks Golf, Children's Museum of Southern MN., WOW Zone, Community Bank, Nicollet Bike Shop, Downs Food Group, Frozen Yogurt Creations, Kibble Equipment, Buffalo Wild Wings, Hair by Amber Menke, Ziegler CAT, Shirley La Favor, Steven & Jolene Marsh, Deb Bosshart, Schroepfer Family, Holly Peterson, Natalie Tiegum, Dawn Lilly, Kathy Schroepfer, Lake Crystal Police, Lake Crystal Fire Department, Crisis Nursery, Lions Club, United Way.
The following individuals who donated $13,990 for the AcaDec Team: John and Dianne Rothfork, Lyle and Nicole Klinkner, MinnStar Bank Attn: Heather Lee, John Mills, Jane Haala, Sandra Butts, Larry and Sharon Lusky, Tom and Gina Cooper, Deb and David Adams, Wayne Koenig and Jill Klingner, Lake Crystal Area Angel Tree Project c/o Cindy Jacques, Lake Crystal Lions Club c/o Tom Cooper, Allen Kern c/o Tracy Meadows, The Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic, Angela Wawrzynaik, Kent Thiesse, Jerry and Marsha Hawker, Justin and Kris Anderson, Margaret James, David and Kari Paul, Kevin and Jill Sorensen, William Hoehn, Staples Enterprises (Kevins Market), Van Hee Media, Crystal Valley, The Lakes Sports Bar & Grill, Dennis McCoy, Ozz Landscaping, Eric and Jennifer Fleming, Verone Nelson, Jim Clark, Grace United Methodist Church,c/o Margaret James, Billy James, Bradley Bindig, Randy Zellmer, Kiera Voelker, Alicia Holicky, Donna Reister, Sarah Reichle, Maria Gayken, Tim and Laurie Nelson, Michael Falk, Amber Mann, Jamie Christianson, Irene Storlien, Chris Becthold, Sara Kietzer, Megan Andersen, Jason Kocina, Guy Wilkins, Lori Allen, Michael Coates, Alyssa Anderson, Aubrey Lantz

4.2. RETIREMENT RESIGNATIONS

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To accept the retirement resignation from Sue Owens, elementary teacher, effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year with appreciation of her service.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: To accept the retirement resignation from Dawn Lilly, paraprofessional, effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year with appreciation of her service.

4.3. RESIGNATIONS

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To accept the resignation of Tanya Jones, paraprofessional, effective May 10, 2024, with appreciation of her service.

4.4. HIRES

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To hire Ashley Simmons as a High School Special Education Teacher beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Seniority Date: August 20, 2024. Salary: Based on the Agreement between the Education Association and ISD 2071.

4.5. CHILDCARE LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the .5 FTE request for childcare leave for Emily Fast for the 2024-25 school year.

RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the request for childcare leave from Meghan Wersal beginning September 20, 2024 through January 2, 2025. In the event her baby is born earlier or later her leave will be adjusted accordingly.

4.6. LEAVE OF ABSENCE EXTENSION

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the request for a medical leave of absence extension for Carey McLaughlin through the end of the 2023-24 school year.

4.7. Approve minutes from the April 15, 2024 regular meeting.

4.8. Approve bills totaling $464,399.29 and wire transfers of $609,882.55.

Motion:_________________ Second:_______________ Carried:___ Failed:___

5. Citizen Participation

6. Reports

6.1. Superintendent Report

6.1.1. Enrollment

6.2. Business Manager Report

6.3. Elementary Principal Report

6.4. Secondary Principal Report

6.5. Committee Reports

6.5.1. Negotiations Committee

7. Correspondence

8. Old Business

9. New Business

9.1. FCCLA NATIONAL TRIP APPROVAL (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the trip and funding for the national competition in July.

Motion:______________ Second:______________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.2. EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the LCWM Extended School Year services as follows:

ESY for ECSE - 24 Students
1 Teacher, 2 paras
50 Hours total (Including Prep)

ESY for Grades K-5 - 33 Students
12 Sessions- 4 hrs each
2 Teachers and 6 Paraprofessionals
75 hours per teacher
Transportation Needed

ESY for Grades 6-12 - 15 Students
4 Sessions - 4 Hours Each
2 Teachers and 3 Paraprofessionals
20 Hours per teacher
Additional time needed for prep
Transportation Needed

Motion:______________ Second:____________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.3. REVISED BUDGET (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the revised budget for the 2023-2024 school year. (Appendix)

Motion:_____________ Second:_____________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.4. TAHER CONTRACT (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the contract with Taher, Inc. for the 2024-25 school year. (Appendix)

Motion:_____________ Second:_____________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.5. BUS TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS (Action)

Description: Recommended Motion: To approve the School Bus Transportation contract with Palmer Bus Service, Inc. and the Special Education Transportation contract with Nickel Transportation, Inc. for 2024-2029 as presented. (Appendix)

Motion:__________ Second:__________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.6. PRINCIPAL CONTRACTS (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the principal contracts for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. (Appendix)

Motion:_______________ Second:_____________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.7. EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR CONTRACT (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the Early Childhood Director contract for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. (Appendix)

Motion:____________ Second:____________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.8. APPROVE REVISED REFERENDUM PROJECT LIST (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the revised project list for Kraus Anderson for approximately $6.2M. (Appendix)

Motion:_____________ Second:___________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.9. AUTHORIZE KRAUS ANDERSON TO BEGIN REVIEW AND COMMENT (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the authorization for Kraus Anderson to begin working on the Review and Comment for MDE.

Motion:___________ Second:______________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.10. RESOLUTION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MSHSL (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the 2024-2025 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League renewal form. (Appendix)

Motion:_____________ Second:______________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.11. BASEBALL FIELD UPDATES (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the request for updates to the Baseball Field not to exceed $17,553.33.

Motion:_____________ Second:____________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.12. PURCHASE DISHWASHER FOR ELEMENTARY (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the purchase of a dishwasher from Culinex for the elementary not to exceed $23,437.

Motion:____________ Second:_____________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.13. APPROVE LAWNMOWER PURCHASE (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve the purchase of a lawnmower from Blackhawk Equipment. (Appendix)

Motion:_____________ Second:___________ Carried:____ Failed:___

9.14. HIRE AUDITORS (Action)

Description: RECOMMENDED MOTION: To approve hiring Abdo for the 2023-2024 Audit. (Appendix)

Motion:____________ Second:_____________ Carried:___ Failed:___

9.15. STUDY SESSION (Information)

Description: The June 3, 2024 Study Session will be a discussion of referendum details.

10. Announcements

Description:

Wed, May 22	Scholarships & Awards
Mon, May 27	No School
Fri, May 31	Last Day of School
Mon, Jun 3	School Board Study Session; 5:30 pm
Mon, June 17	School Board; 5:30 pm

11. Other Business

12. Items for Future Agendas

13. Adjournment

Description: Motion:__________ Second:__________ Carried:___ Failed:___

May 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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