October 8, 2024 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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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 September 9 regular business meeting and the October 2 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. Enrollment Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Monthly snapshot of current enrollment statistics
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6.d. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Health Insurance renewal rates for 2025 through the Minnesota Public Employees Insurance Program (PEIP) are down approximately 5%. Dental insurance renewal rates will remain the same for 2025.
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6.d.1. Bus Fleet Status Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta and Kirk Hill
Description:
One of our regular route buses is in the repair shop, which prevents Wrenshall from providing Raptor Sports Cooperative practice routes. We will lease a temporary replacement bus from United Truck Body to provide flexibility to serve practice routes and back up regular routes. We are in the process of ordering the new propane bus through the EPA grant and anticipate delivery just prior to Winter Break.
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6.e. Board Director or Committee Reports
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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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7.a. Approve American Indian Cultural Liaison Contract
Speaker(s):
Nicole Krisak
Description:
This new position is possible due to the October, 2023 student count reflecting that 24 students identified as American Indian by the Minnesota Department of Education were enrolled in Wrenshall School. The State begins providing funding at the 20 student threshold. This position was recommended by our American Indian Parent Advisory Committee which will also be making a recommendation for the total budget of $42,000 in our application this fiscal year. 50% of that budget can be committed to staff compensation.
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7.b. Approve Facilities Manager Contract
Speaker(s):
Eric Ankrum
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7.c. Approve Communications Coordinator Contracts
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
As part of the development of the District Organizational Chart, all communications activities to include: webmaster, Images online community newspaper, social media, brand management/promotion, grant writing support and Board technology support will become internal staff at-will positions. The internal communications operations will be funded by reallocating the current budgeted amounts.
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7.d. Approve Purchase of Service Agreement with Esko for Community Education Director
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
This is a similar agreement to that used in Fiscal Year 2024 with a 50% reduction in time. The Community Education Director will continue to provide essential services and mentor the Community Education Coordinator in Fiscal Year 2025.
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7.e. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with the Student Support Professionals
Speaker(s):
Eric Ankrum
Description:
This is the final MOU with our collective bargaining groups covering statutory changes to Earned Sick and Safe Leave effective on January 1, 2025.
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7.f. Approve Construction Class Expenses for Off Campus Project
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The consensus of the Board during the work sessions was to require all legal and insurance documentation to be in place before the Superintendent authorized off-campus work for construction class students. The Board was unanimously in favor of providing and requiring District transportation to the job site and portable toilet service for this specific project with the intent of developing guidelines to assist in selecting future projects. Since the additional expenses were not in the FY25 budget, Board approval for the total cost of $450 for portable toilets and $254 per week in transportation costs for approximately 10 weeks, dependent upon weather and other completion factors, is necessary.
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7.g. Approve Transportation Services Menu
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The District is providing transportation to the Raptor sports cooperative and may have the capacity to contract with other agencies when appropriate. The menu of services has been developed to reflect District costs for providing services to any external party.
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7.h. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.h.1. Policies for Third Reading
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.h.2. Annual Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
Annual review of the 200 series policies. Policy 204 and 207 have minor modifications required by statute and can be approved following the first reading. The remaining 200 series policies except 213 and 213A 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.
Policy 213 and 213A refer to committees which will be reviewed during the November 6th work session.
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7.h.3. New Policy Development
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.j. Hiring Requests
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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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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