April 7, 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
Description:
Approval of official minutes for the March 12 regular business meeting and 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. Board Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
The Safety Committe has been acknowledged by the Board and will provide their annual report as well as background information about the proposed Policy 806 revision at Item 7.e.1 and the proposed closed session to review nonpublic aspects of the School Crisis Reponse Item 8.
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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. Community Education Report
Speaker(s):
Katie Beck
Description:
Optional Informational Report from the Community Education Director or Coordinator.
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6.d. American Indian Cultural Liaison Report
Speaker(s):
Kevin Kot
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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:
Update on internet and network outage related to the Spring snow storm. The District has closed on a five year lease to purchase for the new propane bus. It made its debut route run on April 1. The loaner bus will be returned to United Truck Body. There is a plan to utilize the chassis of the bus with the engine designated for demolition under the EPA grant terms to outfit the best fleet for next school year. We have also applied for a $4000 rebate from the Minnesota Propane Association.
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7. Action Items
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Chairperson
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7.a. Approve Revised Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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7.b. Reduction of Probationary Teaching Staff
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The following actions are in fulfillment of the February 10 resolution directing the Administration to make recommendations regarding the reduction and/or discontinuance of programs and positions.
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7.b.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.c. Resolution to Close Identified Grade Levels for Open Enrollment in the 2025-2026 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.d. Approve Purchase of Service Agreement for Substitute Principal
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
Due to a previously planned extended senior student field trip, the Principal will not be on campus during the week of April 14-17.
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7.e. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.e.1. Annual Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
Annual review of the 800 series policies. All recent state legislative updates are reflected in proposed policy updates. All remaining 800 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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7.e.2. New Policy
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
In accordance with Policy 208, new policies must have two public readings prior to a vote for approval upon the third reading
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7.f. Acceptance of Donations
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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7.g. Hiring Requests
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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8. Closed Session to Review Details of School Crisis Plan
Speaker(s):
Jon Beck and Ben Johnson
Description:
The Chair has determined that specific details of the school crisis plan approved in Policy 806 Item 7.e.1 are considered nonpublic to enhance the safety of students and staff during the implementation of portions of the plan.
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9. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Confirm upcoming meetings.
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10. Adjournment
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Chairperson
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