March 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the School Board
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I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Board of Education of Hermantown Independent School District No. 700 met in regular session on March 10, 2025. Chair, David Hokanson, called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
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II. Mission Statement
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III. Roll Call
Discussion:
Members Presents: Eric Griffith, David Hokanson, Jodi McShane, Ashley McFarland, Matthew Munger, Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
Visitors: Sarah Turcotte, Jason Wilcox, Bill Wietman, Kammi Wietman, Brent Chouanard-Nguyen, Sandi Peterson, Lindsey Beier, Grace Billman, Sarah Hodek, Brady Onofreychuk, Abigail Kipka, Laura Bakker, Michael Michelizzi, Stacy Homstad, Katie Engevik, Heather Holst, Kristal Berg, Gretchen Appelwick, John Muenich, Emily Tessier, Ginger Flohaug, Ryan Johnson, Connie Adamec, Miranda Gustad, Julie Patton |
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IV. Approve Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Approve Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Board Meeting: February 24, 2025
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V.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #116139-116282 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. Resolution to Accept Donations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Comments and Congratulations
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VII.A. Elementary, Middle, High School, and Community Education Reports
Discussion:
Appelwick. Thank you to our Reading Corps tutors, Maren and Arie, and our internal coach, Nikki, for their commitment to Reading Corps. It is National Reading Corps Week. Kindergarten Registration Night went well. Thank you to Jessica Lennartson, Julie Borgeson, Holly Martin, Jen Larson, and the kindergarten teachers for their help with the activities. We were awarded $33,100 by Lake Country Power to support sensory and social emotional needs at the elementary school. This money will be used to purchase items for all students to use to help with improving emotional regulation and to meet their sensory needs. Kids Night Out tomorrow night. This is something new we are trying at the elementary school. I will let you know how it goes at the next meeting.
Wietman. Congratulations to Middle School Math League, Math Masters and their advisor Rebecca Schmidt for their recent successes. Choir students performed well last week at their concerts. Muenich. Congratulations to the Math League Team that is competing at the State Tournament today. Recognized the three teachers whose retirements were accepted under Consent Agenda. Jim Prisk has 30 years of service to the district, Sue Wasbotten has 32 years of service to the district, and Donna Drontle has 29 years of service to the district. Berg. Thank you to the preschool teachers for their work at open house the last week of February. Also, thanks to Sarah Dennis and Roxy Olsen-Hurst for their work with preschool registration, as classes are nearly full for next year already. Whitwam. Social Worker Recognition. |
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VII.B. Elk's Senior Students of the Month - Ali Andrews & Broden Bruhjell
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VIII. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
Brent Chouanard-Nygen spoke regarding budget cuts.
Lauren Winter spoke regarding budget cuts, specifically the business education program. |
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IX. Correspondence
Discussion:
No Correspondence.
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X. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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X.A. Enrollment Update
Discussion:
Have a current third grader that would like to open enroll into fourth grade for next school year.
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X.B. Hermantown Recreation Initiative
Discussion:
Meet again on Wednesday with the City of Hermantown, as they are wanting answers regarding the garages next to the bus garages. They are willing to move the current brown shed for $19,000.
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X.C. Negotiations Update
Discussion:
Had our fist meeting with food service. Have received notice from both Educational Support Personnel and Teachers, but have not set a first date to meet. The Board and Administrators are ready and willing to meet.
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X.D. Other
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XI. Committee Reports
Discussion:
No Committee Reports.
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XII. Old Business
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XII.A. American Indian Education Annual Compliance Review
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.B. 2025-26 Budget Reductions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.C. NLSEC Membership Enrollment Renewal Purchase of Service Agreement 2025-26
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIII. New Business
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XIII.A. New Position Request for Girls Lacrosse Mindset & Performance Coach
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XIII.B. Memorandum of Understanding between Independent School District 700, Hermantown and the Principals’ Unit
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XIII.C. New Position Request for Middle School Assistant Principal
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XIV. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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