August 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Wrenshall Board of Education
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1. Call to Order
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Chairperson
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Roll Call
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Chairperson
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5. Recognition of Visitors
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Chairperson
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5.a. Public Comment
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Chairperson
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6. Regular Business
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Chairperson
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6.a. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Approval of official minutes for the July 10 regular meeting and the July 25 and August 2 work sessions.
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6.b. Accept Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The business office report will include July revenues and expenses and a preview of closing balances for Fiscal Year 2023.
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6.c. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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7. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Regular Business
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7.a. Insurance Renewal
Speaker(s):
Scott Wojtyskiak
Description:
Renewal of Fiscal Year 2024 insurance policy through Reliable Insurance Agency to include property, liability (including commercial umbrella), automobile, workers' compensation, crime, and cyber security.
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7.b. Principal's Report
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7.c. Activities Director's Report
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7.d. Community Education Report
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7.e. Superintendent's Report
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7.f. Standard and Poor's Credit Rating Review
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The review period included minor revisions and the final ratings opinion will be published in the near future. The DRAFT is not the final rating. However, it is no longer considered confidential as the review period has ended.
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8. Action Items
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8.a. Expedited Policy Approval
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
At the conclusion of the recent Minnesota legislative session, numerous policies needed to be updated to be compliant with statutes taking effect July 1, 2023. MSBA has provided model policies to enable local school boards to become compliant with one reading and expedited approval.
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8.b. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
Policies on final read and ready for approval
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8.c. Memorandum of Understanding with EdMN Regarding Leave of Absence Exception
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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8.d. Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Regarding Addition of New Custodian Position
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Adding this position allows the district to fill the need for a licensed boiler operator and lead custodian scheduler as two separate individuals. There are currently no staff members with a valid boiler operator's license.
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8.e. Property, Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy Renewal
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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8.f. Approval of Professional Services Agreement - Citon
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Approval of a 36-month agreement with Citon for managed services of Informational Technology Network.
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8.g. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding - Just Kids Dental
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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8.h. Approval of Raptor Cooperative Activity Fees
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Alignment of activity fees between member schools of the Raptor Cooperative.
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8.i. Approval of Professional Services Agreement - Hallberg Engineering
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Continuous commissioning services as needed to guide the transition of HVAC and building operation systems responsibility to internal staff.
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8.j. Approval of Invitation to Carlton School Board for Joint Work Session
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Directors voting to approve the motion agree to sign the letter of invitation to be extended to the Carlton Board of Education. This is not a vote for or against any specific partnership.
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8.k. Approval to Post Positions for Hire
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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8.l. Approval for BoardBook Trial Subscription
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
MSBA sponsored Premier Tier 1 subscription is for 11 months trial.
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8.m. Acceptance of Donations
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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9. Future Meetings
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9.a. Move Next Work Session
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Chairperson
Description:
Consider moving the September monthly work session from September 6, 2023 to August 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the school media center
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9.b. Next Regular Meeting
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Confirm regular board business meeting at September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at school media center.
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9.c. Set Building and Grounds Committee Meeting Date
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Schedule a Building and Grounds Committee meeting for the purpose of addressing completion of remaining construction project tasks and considering capital equipment purchases.
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10. Adjournment
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Chairperson
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