May 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The May 15, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Haverinen at with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Katie Howard, Helen Lehto, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Margaux Hylla, HS Principal Mike Schmidt, Superintendent Jay Kjos and Business Manager Kyle Bergem. |
2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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3.1. Student/Staff Share
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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4.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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4.2. Communications
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5. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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If needed:
Motion by to remove the following from the consent agenda: Seconded by vote |
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. April 17, 2023 regular board meeting minutes; May 2, 2023 board work session; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $540,112.13; 3. Teacher Contract with Sheri Pickar, High School Special Education Teacher, MA+20 Step 15, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon successful background check;
4. Work assignment for Cornell Ylitalo, Route Bus Driver, effective 4/11/2023, following the current Transportation Employee Handbook; 5. Cody Pulju, Summer Rec director, for the 2023 Summer Season; 6. Teacher Contract with Parker Syverson, Elementary Teacher, BA Step 1, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon successful background check; 7. Teacher Contract with Kari Kantola, Elementary Teacher, BA Step 3, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon successful background check. Seconded by vote
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7. REPORTS
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7.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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7.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaisons for 2023
Crisis Management: David Treinen Freshwater Ed Dist: Katie Howard
MSHSL: David Treinen MSBA: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Helen Lehto Community Education Rep: Cherie Peterson WBWF: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Julia Kicker Building Advisory: Helen Lehto and David Treinen Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Helen Lehto Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen |
8. OTHER PERSONNEL
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8.1. RESIGNATIONS
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Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Hunter Schroeder, Elementary Teacher, effective June 1, 2023. We thank Hunter for his 9 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Lela Peterson, Paraprofessional, effective April 28, 2023. We thank Lela for her dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Nola Aho, Food Service, effective May 31, 2023. We thank Nola for her 11 years of dedicated to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
8.2. FMLA REQUESTS
Description:
Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA on or about August 28, 2023.
Seconded by vote Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA on or about August 29, 2023. Seconded by vote Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA on or about August 29, 2023. Seconded by vote Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA on September 5, 2023. Seconded by vote Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA on September 6, 2023. Seconded by vote |
8.3. RESOLUTION NON RENEWING A PROBATIONARY TEACHER
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____________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: VOTING RECORD
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9. SOCIAL WORKER POSITION
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Motion by to approve the hire of a 7-12 Social Worker.
Seconded by vote |
10. PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
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Motion by to approve the quote from not to exceed
Seconded by vote
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11. PURCHASE FLOOR SCRUBBER
Description:
Motion by to approve the purchase of a floor scrubber not to exceed $18,000.00.
Seconded by vote
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12. AUTO, PROPERTY, LIABILITY, WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
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Motion by to renew the auto, property, and liability insurance in the amount of $
and the workers compensation insurance in the amount of $ for FY24 from . Seconded by vote
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13. AWARD FULL-SERVICE FOOD VENDOR BIDS
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Motion by to accept the bid from Sysco as our full-service food vendor for the 2023-2024 school year.
Seconded by vote
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14. STRATEGIC PLAN DISCUSSION
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Update School Board on second Internal and External Surveys.
Process on creating the Strategic Planning Committee.
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15. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the May 15, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
16. Upcoming Meetings
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June 19, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting
July 17, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting August 21, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting September 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting October 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting November 20, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting December 18, 2023 begin at 6:00 (allowing for Truth in Taxation hearing) 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting |