September 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Wrenshall Board of Educaton
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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
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Approval of official minutes for the August 12 regular business meeting and the September 5 work session.
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5.b. Accept Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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6. Informational Items
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Chairperson
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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
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Optional Informational Report from the Community Education Coordinator.
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6.c. Enrollment Reports
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Monthly snapshot of current enrollment statistics
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6.d. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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The current off-campus Construction class project has been paused due to legal guidance. Our attorney is collecting relevant information and developing the proposed written agreement necessary for the project to resume.
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6.d.1. Recognition of School Board Appreciation Month
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) has moved School Board Recognition Month to September effective this year.
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6.d.2. Bus Fleet Status Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta and Kirk Hill
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6.e. Board Director or Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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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. Ratify AFSCME Master Agreement
Speaker(s):
Ben Johnson
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7.b. Approve Memoranda of Understanding with Collective Bargaining Groups
Speaker(s):
Eric Ankrum
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7.c. Award Bids for Bread Products and Transportation Fuel
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
One qualified bid was received for bread products.
Two qualified bids were received for transportation fuel. |
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7.d. Certify the Maximum Proposed Levy for 2024 Payable 2025
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Certifying the maximum proposed levy to Carlton County enables the district to make any adjustments necessary prior to certifying the final levy following the December 10, Truth in Taxation Hearing.
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7.e. Approve Tuition Agreements to Serve Carlton High School Students
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The Carlton District has requested the Wrenshall District to serve high school students wishing to participate in elective offerings not currently available at Carlton High School. The participants are seven students in General Band and one student in Construction class. Transportation to Wrenshall is the responsibility of the Carlton District.
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7.f. Approve Community Education Staff Pay Rates for Fiscal Year 2025
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The Board received the recommendation for Community Education pay rates in April. Formal action is required to set the rates for this school year.
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7.g. Set Substitute Pay Rates for Fiscal Year 2025
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Adjustment of substitute pay rates to match current master agreements. Recommendation to raise the substitute teacher pay rates by $10 for a full day to remain regionally competitive.
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7.h. Approve School Closure Guidelines
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Updated for 2024-2025 school year to reflect changes of website URL and the sole activities director for Raptor sports.
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7.i. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.i.1. Policies for Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
The draft policies are open for discussion and potential modification by the Board before moving for approval.
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7.i.2. Annual Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
Annual review of the 100 series policies. Policy 102 and 104 have minor modifications required by statute and can be approved following the first reading. The remaining 100 series policies will be updated to note a September 2024 review with no modifications necessary. The Board will continue to review one policy series per month until completed.
The mission and vision statement in the current version of Policy 104 are: Mission Statement: A small school where WE cultivate big futures. Vision Statement: Celebrating and investing in each student to lay the foundation for limitless opportunities.
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7.i.3. New Policy Development
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
The facility use policies 902 and 903 and accompanying procedures are currently in development. Other new policies or procedures will be identified during work sessions and a plan of action identified.
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8. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Confirm upcoming committee, work session, and business meeting dates.
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8.a. Set the public hearing date for the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report (formerly known as the World's Best Workforce Hearing)
Speaker(s):
Chair
Description:
Recommendation for December 10 at 5:45 p.m.
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8.b. Set Truth and Taxation Meeting
Speaker(s):
Chair
Description:
Recommendation for December 10 at 6:00 p.m. with the regular business meeting to follow immediately. By statute, the Truth in Taxation Hearing can begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.
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9. Adjournment
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Chairperson
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