January 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The January 27, 2025 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, Sara Makela, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. |
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2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
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3. OATH OF OFFICE
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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. SAFETY AND SECURITY (CLOSED MEETING Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3)
Description:
Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivivion 3
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6. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
If needed:
Motion by to remove the following from the consent agenda: Seconded by vote |
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. December 17, 2024 special meeting minutes; January 3, 2025 Superintendent evaluation meeting minutes; January 13, 2025 organizational meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $ 6,526,108.99 3. Notice of work assignment for Sarah Sumstad, Paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning January 2, 2025;
4. Notice of work assignment for Hannah Becker, part-time cook, per Kitchen Employee Handbook, beginning December 18, 2024; 5. Region 5 Reciprocity Agreement; 6. MN Power notice of permission to operate solar photovoltaic array; Seconded by vote
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8. REPORTS
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8.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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8.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaison 2025:
Building Advisory: Katie Howard and David Treinen Community Education: Andrea Haverinen Crisis Management: Katie Howard Freshwater Education District: Katie Howard Minnesota School Board Association: Andrea Haverinen Minnesota State High School League: David Treinen Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Sara Makela Policy: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Andrea Haverinen Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen Rebranding: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela and David Treinen Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Cherie Peterson Wellness: Sara Makela |
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9. OTHER PERSONNEL
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9.1. Resignations
Description:
Motion by to accept the resignation from Paul Funk, Varsity Baseball Coach, effective January 16, 2025. We thank Paul for his 2 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote |
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10. PAIRED MASCOT RESOLUTION
Description:
Motion by to accept the Menahga-Sebeka Board Resolution Paired Mascot as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11. JOHNSON CONTROLS
Description:
Motion by to approve the purchase of ACCU 4 and 6 Condensing units from Johnson Controls not to exceed $ 123,625.00
Seconded by vote
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12. SCOREBOARD PROPOSAL
Description:
Motion by to approve Scoreboard Proposal Option # not to exceed $
Seconded by vote
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13. POLICY
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13.1. Policy 202 School Board Member Compensation (First Reading)
Description:
Motion by to approve the second reading of Policy 202 School Board Member Compensation
Seconded by vote
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13.2. Policy 517 Student Recruiting (Second Reading)
Description:
Motion by to approve the second reading of Policy 517 Student Recruiting
Seconded by vote
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13.3. Policy 502m Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Student's Person (Second Reading)
Description:
Motion by to approve the second reading of Policy 502m Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Student's Person
Seconded by vote
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13.4. Policy 506 Student Discipline (Second Reading)
Description:
Motion by to approve the second reading of policy 506 student discipline
Seconded by vote
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14. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION REPORT(Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13D)
Description:
Report on closed session regarding the evaluation of the Superintendent Chapter 13.D open meeting law.
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15. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the January 27, 2025 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
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16. Upcoming Meetings
Description:
February 3, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting
February 10, 2025 Work Session February 24, 2025 Regular Board Meeting March 3, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting March 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting April 7, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting April 7, 2025 Board Retreat April 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting May 5, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting May 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting June 2, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting June 23, 2025 Regular Board Meeting July 7, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting July 16, 2025 Community Pork Feed July 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting July 23, 2025 Strategic Plan Update August 4, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting August 18, 2025 Regular Board Meeting September 8, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting September 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting October 6, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting October 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting November 3, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting November 10, 2025 Work Session November 24, 2025 Regular Board Meeting December 1, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting December 15, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, 6pm Truth in Taxation |
