August 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the School Board
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I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
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II. Mission Statement
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III. Roll Call
Discussion:
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Hokanson, Heather Holst, Matt Munger, Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
VISITORS: Sarah Turcotte, Jason Wilcox, Bill Wietman, Gretchen Appelwick, Nicole Burrows, Kristal Berg, Katie Engevik, Nick Levander, Natalie Zeleznikar, John Muenich |
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IV. Approve Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Approve Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Board Meeting: August 12, 2024
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V.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #114617-114675 charged to the following funds and the Bank and Electronic Transfers:
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V.C. Approval of Personnel Items
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VI. Comments and Congratulations
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VI.A. Elementary, Middle, High School, and Community Education Reports
Discussion:
Muenich. Fall athletics seasons are underway. Thanked fall coaches for the time they have already spent preparing for their seasons and gearing up for a very busy Fall. Recognized new custodian Mike Sweeney for working hard and already making a big difference in how our outdoor facilities look. Thanked Sarah Turcotte for her work in helping with back-to-school workshops, forms, updating the website and for staff development week.
Wietman. Thanked Muenich, Appelwick and Mike Pothast for their efforts on a successful new employee orientation and back to school on hot day. Appelwick. Recognized Jen Larson and Kelsey Olin for organizing the first New Family Night at the Elementary school in which 20 families attended. Berg. Thanked Laura Meillier, Larkin Lalor, Luke Hjort, and all our Kids' Zone aides for their hard work this summer. Thanked Kaitlyn Koehler, Youth Enrichment Coordinator, for all the hard work she put in over the summer to personally run classes and organize instructors so students were able to participate in meaningful programs. Whitwam. Principals stole my thunder. Mike Pothast, building principals, and staff in the district office all had a hand in New Staff Orientation and All Staff Day set for Wednesday. |
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VII. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
Natalie Zeleznikar spoke regarding initiatives she's passed to help the school district in her time as Representative.
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VIII. Administrative Report
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VIII.A. LHB Elementary Facilities Update
Discussion:
Representative from LHB updated the Board on the progress toward the assessment of the Elementary School. Asked the Board if it would like to extend the scope of the project to include the Middle School/High School, but the Board would like to keep it to just the Elementary School at this time. LHB also would like the Board to entertain the idea of a Community Task Force to assist with the project.
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VIII.B. Katie Engevik - GAPP Exchange Program
Discussion:
Katie Engevik presented on the German American Partnership Program. The program promotes cultural exchange and language learning. Location is in Oettingen Bavaria, Germany. The exchange must be at least 14 days, 10 days of which are required to be spent with a host family. The exchange can take place every year or every other year. Hermantown will do the exchange every other year. Will come back at later time for official permission.
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IX. Correspondence
Discussion:
Munger received a call from a concerned parent about the alpine skiing team and the search for a new head coach.
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X. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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X.A. Enrollment Update
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X.B. Buildings Updates
Discussion:
Buildings look really great. Ready for teachers and students to come this week for Open House.
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X.C. Hermantown Recreation Initiative
Discussion:
Meeting tomorrow about the bus garage parking lot, as there is going to be a parking problem for the arena during construction. City is scheduled to officially break ground on NorthStar Ford Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Waiting on a plumbing permit.
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X.D. Superintendent Goals
Discussion:
Based on feedback from the Board.
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X.E. Other
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XI. Committee Reports
Discussion:
Peterson. Arena Board meeting waiting on particulars related to the new arena build.
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XII. Old Business
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XII.A. NorthStar Ford Arena Contracts
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.B. Hermantown Community Schools and Hermantown Police Department SRO Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.C. Administration Building Board Room Rooftop Unit Replacement
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XIII. New Business
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XIII.A. Approve Bid Process for Snow Removal
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XIII.B. New Position Request for School Readiness Program Assistant (Action Requested)
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XIII.C. Approval of Bus Purchase (Action Required)
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XIII.D. Management Agreement Between ISD No. 700 and HAHA and Second Amendment to Ground Lease
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XIV. Adjournment
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