January 21, 2025 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
Speaker(s):
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
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Approval of official minutes for the December 10 World's Best Workforce public hearing, Truth in Taxation public hearing, and regular business meeting. Approval of official minutes for the January 6 annual organizational meeting and 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. Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Michelle Blanchard
Description:
Optional Informational Principal's report.
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6.b. Community Education Report
Speaker(s):
Katie Beck
Description:
Optional Informational Report from the Community Education Coordinator.
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6.c. American Indian Cultural Liaison Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin Kot
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6.d. Enrollment Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Monthly snapshot of current enrollment statistics
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6.e. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Recommendations for the Construction Class project approval protocol include supplemental budget support if necessary and student work time for the American Indian Education Program to establish a storage shed for a maple syrup evaporator (estimated cost of raw materials to construct the shed = $700).
The February work session should include setting new goals and priorities for the superintendent for the second semester. Annual report on Student Fundraising in accordance with Policy 511, IV. - Review the annual Osprey Wilds 6th Grade Class Trip fundraiser and District contribution - Recommend review policy as it pertains to Donors Choose/Give to the Max, fundraising for outside groups, approval form and annual report to the board. - Recommend setting clear expectations for any relationship between the District and booster groups. - Recommend exploring a potential Sponsor policy (previously overseen by booster club). |
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6.f. 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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Chairperson
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7.a. Approve Business Manager Contract
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The negotiations committee is recommending a promotion of the Assistant Business Manager to Business Manager effective at the expiration of the current contract June 30, 2025.
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7.b. Approve Tuition Agreements with Carlton School District
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Due to a change in the compensation process for sharing a Career and Technical Education teacher, an inter-district tuition agreement needs to be in place to enable Carlton students to earn credit for the Work Based Learning and corresponding Seminar courses through Wrenshall High School.
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7.c. Approve Committee Acknowledgments
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
By formally acknowledging a committee, the Board clarifies its mission, membership, reporting responsibilities and any compensation due to its members.
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7.d. Approve Pay Equity Report
Speaker(s):
Beth Peterson
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7.e. Approve Summary of the Fiscal Year 2025 Superintendent Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
The superintendent has authorized the pubic release of the full evaluation document.
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7.f. Approve Superintendent Finalist Interview Format
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
The final round of superintendent interviews is scheduled for January 22. The Board will reach consensus on the interview format and any other selection processes. Formal approval ensures that the Board is unified moving forward in the decision-making process.
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7.g. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.g.1. Annual Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
Annual review of the 500 series policies. All recent legislative updates are reflected in proposed policy updates. All remaining 500 series policies were reviewed and approved by the Board on September 9, 2024. The Board will continue to review one policy series per month until the entire policy book has been updated.
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8. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Confirm upcoming committee, work session, and business meeting dates.
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9. Adjournment
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Chairperson
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