April 8, 2024 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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Chairperson
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3. Roll Call
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Chairperson
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4. Adoption of Agenda
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Chairperson
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5. Regular Business
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Chairperson
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5.a. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Approval of official minutes for the March 11 regular business meeting and the April 3 work session.
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5.b. Accept Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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6. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Regular Business
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6.a. Presentation of the American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC) Resolution
Speaker(s):
Michelle Blanchard
Description:
The AIPAC held their vote of nonconcurrence on March 11 and the Board accepted their notification. The formal presentation of the AIPAC vote to include their recommendations will be provide by the AIPAC Chair Kevin Kot. The District will need to submit a formal response to the Minnesota Department of Education within 60 days of the original vote.
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6.b. Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Michelle Blanchard
Description:
Optional Informational Principal's report.
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6.c. Activities Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Luke Wargin
Description:
Optional Informational Activities Director's report
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6.d. Community Education Report
Speaker(s):
Michele Carlson
Description:
Optional Informational Report from the Community Education Director or Coordinator.
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6.e. Enrollment Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Monthly snapshot of current enrollment statistics
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6.f. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Preview 2024-2025 School Calendar. Revision matches master agreement language and only school holidays are cited on the calendar. There are several federal and state holidays for which the Board may choose to operate as a regular day with the inclusion of educational topics relevant to the holidays.
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6.g. Board Director or Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
This is an opportunity for individual directors or committees to share information or reports with the full board.
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7. Action Items
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7.a. Approve Correspondence to Carlton Public Schools Regarding Consolidation
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
The Board has prepared official correspondence to acknowledge their interest in continued exploration of a future consolidation between the Wrenshall and Carlton School Districts.
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7.b. Approve Revised 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
An error in the placement of student days was identified and is corrected in the final version along with consistency in labeling school observed holidays only.
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7.c. Community Education Department Staff Wage Adjustments
Speaker(s):
Michele Carlson
Description:
The ongoing self-audit by the Community Education Department has cited several employee classifications in need of revision, to include pay rates, job descriptions, and contracts.
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7.d. Ratification of Student Support Professional's (SSP) Master Agreement
Speaker(s):
Eric Ankrum
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7.e. Reduction of Probationary Teaching Staff
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The following actions are in fulfillment of the February 13 resolution directing the Administration to make recommendations regarding the reduction and/or discontinuance of programs and positions.
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7.e.1. Resolutions Nonrenewing Probationary Teachers
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
These resolutions will be followed with individual written notices signed by the Board Clerk and delivered by the Principal.
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7.f. Renewal of Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative (NLSEC) Membership and Purchase of Service Agreement.
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The Board should appoint a primary and secondary representative to NLSEC. Only one representative will have voting rights for official NLSEC business.
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7.g. Resolution to Close Identified Grade Levels for Open Enrollment in The 2024-2025 School Year
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The Board may choose to close open enrollment for non-resident students at specific grade levels in accordance with Minnesota Statute 124D.03.
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7.h. Executive Search Update
Speaker(s):
Misty Bergman and Mary Carlson
Description:
There were no viable applicants considered for the posted administrative intern position. The Board will consider entering into negotiations with the current part-time, interim superintendent regarding an extension.
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7.i. Consideration of Purchase of Scoreboard for Wrenshall Football Field
Speaker(s):
Ben Johnson
Description:
A Board approved fundraiser has been actively engaged in soliciting donations for upgrading the scoreboard at the outdoor football field on the Wrenshall campus.
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7.j. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.l. Hiring Requests
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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8. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Confirm upcoming meetings to include the May 2 work session and the next regular business meeting on May 6. The Community Education Advisory Committee will meet April 9. The Building and Grounds Committee will need a Spring meeting date.
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9. Adjournment
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Chairperson
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