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Meeting Agenda
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I. Call to Order - June Rezac, Chairperson
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.B. Attendance
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I.C. Additional Agenda Items
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II. Approval
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II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
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II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
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II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
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III. Recognition
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III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
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IV. Introduction of the Open Forum:
Comments from visitors should be informational in nature and not exceed 3 minutes per issue. The Board will not engage in a discussion or debate in those 3 minutes but will take the information and find answers if it is appropriate. As part of the protocol, visitors must keep their ideas and opinions related to policy issues. Depending upon the number of persons in attendance seeking to be heard, the School Board reserves the right to impose other limitations and restrictions as necessary in order to provide an orderly, efficient, and fair opportunity for those present to be heard. It is unacceptable for any speaker to slander, engage in character assassination or discuss student or personnel issues (i.e. teachers, coaches, bus drivers, principals, Board Members, etc.) at a public board meeting. The person(s) wishing to address the Board must stand at the provided lectern. Closing of Open Forum when visitor comments: The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School Board wishes to thank all the visitors who addressed the members during the open forum. At this time, the Board will not be taking action on the items raised during the open forum. The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Superintendent or Board Chair will be in contact with you to address the items brought to our attention. Please fill out a speaker card including your contact information {name, phone number, and email address} so you can be contacted. Speaker cards can be left at the lectern. |
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V. Consent Agenda
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V.A. Approve the Following Hires
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V.A.1. Kristine Short - Long-Term Substitute Teacher High School Special Education
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V.B. Approve the Following Resignations
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V.B.1. Harold Nielsen, 1st Assistant Track Coach
Effective March 4, 2026 |
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V.C. Approve the Following Community Ed/Summer SACC Hires:
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V.C.1. Raelyn Eich, Student Helper - $11.54/hour
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V.C.2. Isabelle Bauer, Student Helper - $11.54/hour
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V.D. Approve Request for Family Medical Leave of Absence for Haley Bleess, Health and Physical Education Teacher, beginning on August 31, 2026 through November 23, 2026.
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V.E. Approve the Following Request to Change Full-Time Custodian Hours to Part-Time Hours effective 6/1/2026.
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V.E.1. Terry Whitaker, Custodian - Request to Change Full-Time Hours to Part-Time Hours Effective June 1, 2026.
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V.F. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Carrie Brown, High School Special Education Teacher - Beginning on March 19, 2026 and continuing through May 29, 2026. Expected Return to Work in Fall 2026.
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V.G. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Coaches:
Track Cory Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,283 Kari Roth, Volunteer Baseball Brody Holicky, JH Coach - $2,575 Blayden Bartelt, 2nd Assistant - $3,420 Cameron Jensen, Volunteer Bill John, Volunteer Softball Trista Hering, Volunteer Kelsey Bauer, 2nd Assistant - $3,420 |
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VI. Reports
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VI.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal Brandon Tagg, High School Principal |
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VI.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
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VI.C. Board Member Reports
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VI.D. Board Committee Reports
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VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
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VII. Information / Discussion
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VII.A. Discuss 504 Student Dress and Appearance Policy
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VII.B. First Reading of Policies:
404 Employment Background Checks 405 Veteran's Preference 410 Family and Medical Leave 508 Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Programs |
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VIII. Action
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VIII.A. Approve the Following Policies:
205 Open Meetings and Closed Meetings 207 Public Hearings 401 Equal Employment Opportunity 714 Fund Balances |
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VIII.B. Approve the Resolution Reducing and Discontinuing Educational Programs and Positions
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VIII.C. Approve the Resolution Nonrenewing a Probationary Teacher
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IX. Personnel
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X. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | March 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting | |
| Subject: |
I. Call to Order - June Rezac, Chairperson
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.B. Attendance
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Description:
Bakken, Jon ___ Heuss, Brenda ___ Michael, Gary ___ Rezac, June ___ Schneider, Jay ___ Stangler, Jeff ___ Tolzman, Troy ___ |
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I.C. Additional Agenda Items
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II. Approval
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II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
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II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
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Attachments:
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II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
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III. Recognition
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III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
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IV. Introduction of the Open Forum:
Comments from visitors should be informational in nature and not exceed 3 minutes per issue. The Board will not engage in a discussion or debate in those 3 minutes but will take the information and find answers if it is appropriate. As part of the protocol, visitors must keep their ideas and opinions related to policy issues. Depending upon the number of persons in attendance seeking to be heard, the School Board reserves the right to impose other limitations and restrictions as necessary in order to provide an orderly, efficient, and fair opportunity for those present to be heard. It is unacceptable for any speaker to slander, engage in character assassination or discuss student or personnel issues (i.e. teachers, coaches, bus drivers, principals, Board Members, etc.) at a public board meeting. The person(s) wishing to address the Board must stand at the provided lectern. Closing of Open Forum when visitor comments: The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School Board wishes to thank all the visitors who addressed the members during the open forum. At this time, the Board will not be taking action on the items raised during the open forum. The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Superintendent or Board Chair will be in contact with you to address the items brought to our attention. Please fill out a speaker card including your contact information {name, phone number, and email address} so you can be contacted. Speaker cards can be left at the lectern. |
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V. Consent Agenda
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| Subject: |
V.A. Approve the Following Hires
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| Subject: |
V.A.1. Kristine Short - Long-Term Substitute Teacher High School Special Education
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V.B. Approve the Following Resignations
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V.B.1. Harold Nielsen, 1st Assistant Track Coach
Effective March 4, 2026 |
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V.C. Approve the Following Community Ed/Summer SACC Hires:
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V.C.1. Raelyn Eich, Student Helper - $11.54/hour
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V.C.2. Isabelle Bauer, Student Helper - $11.54/hour
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V.D. Approve Request for Family Medical Leave of Absence for Haley Bleess, Health and Physical Education Teacher, beginning on August 31, 2026 through November 23, 2026.
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V.E. Approve the Following Request to Change Full-Time Custodian Hours to Part-Time Hours effective 6/1/2026.
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V.E.1. Terry Whitaker, Custodian - Request to Change Full-Time Hours to Part-Time Hours Effective June 1, 2026.
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V.F. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Carrie Brown, High School Special Education Teacher - Beginning on March 19, 2026 and continuing through May 29, 2026. Expected Return to Work in Fall 2026.
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V.G. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Coaches:
Track Cory Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,283 Kari Roth, Volunteer Baseball Brody Holicky, JH Coach - $2,575 Blayden Bartelt, 2nd Assistant - $3,420 Cameron Jensen, Volunteer Bill John, Volunteer Softball Trista Hering, Volunteer Kelsey Bauer, 2nd Assistant - $3,420 |
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VI. Reports
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VI.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal Brandon Tagg, High School Principal |
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Attachments:
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VI.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
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Attachments:
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VI.C. Board Member Reports
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VI.D. Board Committee Reports
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VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
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VII. Information / Discussion
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VII.A. Discuss 504 Student Dress and Appearance Policy
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Attachments:
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VII.B. First Reading of Policies:
404 Employment Background Checks 405 Veteran's Preference 410 Family and Medical Leave 508 Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Programs |
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Attachments:
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VIII. Action
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VIII.A. Approve the Following Policies:
205 Open Meetings and Closed Meetings 207 Public Hearings 401 Equal Employment Opportunity 714 Fund Balances |
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Attachments:
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VIII.B. Approve the Resolution Reducing and Discontinuing Educational Programs and Positions
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Attachments:
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VIII.C. Approve the Resolution Nonrenewing a Probationary Teacher
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IX. Personnel
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X. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings
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