Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order - June Rezac, Chairperson
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
I.B. Attendance
I.C. Additional Agenda Items
II. Approval
II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
III. Recognition
III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
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. 
V. Consent Agenda
V.A. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coaches:

Wrestling

Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,189
Mike Richards, 1st Assistant - $4,411
John Miller, Volunteer 
Brady Ayers, Volunteer
Colin Ayers, Volunteer
Michael Lambert, Volunteer

Boys Basketball
David Schuster, Head Coach - $6,189
Matthew VanHoudt, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Blake Seesz, JH Coach - $2,652
Brody Holicky, JH Coach - $2,652

Girls Basketball
Tobin Pope, Head Coach - $6,189
Kari Roth, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Bruce Velzke, Volunteer 
Kristalyn Morris, Volunteer
Addyson Taylor, Volunteer
Ashley Bauer, JH Coach - $2,652
Tatum Richards, JH Coach - $2,652


 
V.B. Approve the Following Resignations
V.B.1. Milayna Watzek, Paraprofessional
Effective October 30, 2026
V.B.2. Anna Meschke, Food Service Director
Effective October 15, 2026
V.B.3. Angela Sammon, Continuing Education Committee
Effective October 1, 2026
V.C. Approve the Following Retirements:
V.C.1. Lisa Becker, Special Education Teacher
Effective June 4, 2027
V.C.2. Patty Pettis, High School English Teacher
Effective June 4, 2027
V.C.3. Lisa Roemhildt, Paraprofessional 
Effective October 29, 2026
V.D. Correction to New Hire Mattison Bartholomew - Para/Kindergarten Assistant, Step E is the correct step at $17.75/hour
V.E. Approve the Following Hire:
V.E.1. Jeffrey Boran, Driver's Education Class Instructor - $36.10/hour
VI. Reports
VI.A. Principals' Reports
Sarah Ertl, Pre-K-5 Principal
Brandon Tagg, Grades 6-12 Principal (In-Person)
 
VI.B. Crystal Lamont, Community Education & Activities Director
VI.C. Board Member Reports
VI.D. Board Committee Reports
VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
VII. Information / Discussion
VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
512 School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities redline
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design redline
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy redline
516.5 Overdose Medication redline
VIII. Action
VIII.A. Approve the Following Policies:
506 Student Discipline
625 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests
806 Crisis Management Policy
 
VIII.B. Approve the Following Request for Leave of Absence
VIII.B.1. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Early Childhood Teacher - Beginning on or around February 22, 2027 through the end of the school year.
VIII.C. Approve Resolution of School Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League
VIII.D. Approve Resolution of School Board Supporting Form B Application to Minnesota State High School League
VIII.E. Approve the Following Contracted Services
VIII.E.1. 2026-2027 Contracted Agreement with Minnesota Valley Education District - Teacher of Deaf, Hard of Hearing
VIII.F. Approve the Notice of General Election
VIII.G. Approve the 2026-2027 Professional Development Handbook
IX. Personnel
X. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
November 23, 2026
December 21, 2026
January 7, 2026 (Organizational Meeting)
January 25, 2027
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order - June Rezac, Chairperson
Subject:
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
I.B. Attendance
Description:

Bakken, Jon ___
Heuss, Brenda ___
Michael, Gary ___
Rezac, June ___
Schneider, Jay ___
Stangler, Jeff ___
Tolzman, Troy ___
 
Subject:
I.C. Additional Agenda Items
Subject:
II. Approval
Subject:
II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
Subject:
II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
Attachments:
Subject:
III. Recognition
Attachments:
Subject:
III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
Subject:
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. 
Subject:
V. Consent Agenda
Subject:
V.A. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coaches:

Wrestling

Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,189
Mike Richards, 1st Assistant - $4,411
John Miller, Volunteer 
Brady Ayers, Volunteer
Colin Ayers, Volunteer
Michael Lambert, Volunteer

Boys Basketball
David Schuster, Head Coach - $6,189
Matthew VanHoudt, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Blake Seesz, JH Coach - $2,652
Brody Holicky, JH Coach - $2,652

Girls Basketball
Tobin Pope, Head Coach - $6,189
Kari Roth, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Bruce Velzke, Volunteer 
Kristalyn Morris, Volunteer
Addyson Taylor, Volunteer
Ashley Bauer, JH Coach - $2,652
Tatum Richards, JH Coach - $2,652


 
Subject:
V.B. Approve the Following Resignations
Subject:
V.B.1. Milayna Watzek, Paraprofessional
Effective October 30, 2026
Subject:
V.B.2. Anna Meschke, Food Service Director
Effective October 15, 2026
Subject:
V.B.3. Angela Sammon, Continuing Education Committee
Effective October 1, 2026
Subject:
V.C. Approve the Following Retirements:
Subject:
V.C.1. Lisa Becker, Special Education Teacher
Effective June 4, 2027
Subject:
V.C.2. Patty Pettis, High School English Teacher
Effective June 4, 2027
Subject:
V.C.3. Lisa Roemhildt, Paraprofessional 
Effective October 29, 2026
Subject:
V.D. Correction to New Hire Mattison Bartholomew - Para/Kindergarten Assistant, Step E is the correct step at $17.75/hour
Subject:
V.E. Approve the Following Hire:
Subject:
V.E.1. Jeffrey Boran, Driver's Education Class Instructor - $36.10/hour
Subject:
VI. Reports
Subject:
VI.A. Principals' Reports
Sarah Ertl, Pre-K-5 Principal
Brandon Tagg, Grades 6-12 Principal (In-Person)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Crystal Lamont, Community Education & Activities Director
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. Board Member Reports
Subject:
VI.D. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
Subject:
VII. Information / Discussion
Subject:
VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
512 School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities redline
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design redline
514 Bullying Prohibition Policy redline
516.5 Overdose Medication redline
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Action
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve the Following Policies:
506 Student Discipline
625 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests
806 Crisis Management Policy
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Approve the Following Request for Leave of Absence
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Early Childhood Teacher - Beginning on or around February 22, 2027 through the end of the school year.
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve Resolution of School Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve Resolution of School Board Supporting Form B Application to Minnesota State High School League
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve the Following Contracted Services
Subject:
VIII.E.1. 2026-2027 Contracted Agreement with Minnesota Valley Education District - Teacher of Deaf, Hard of Hearing
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F. Approve the Notice of General Election
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.G. Approve the 2026-2027 Professional Development Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Personnel
Subject:
X. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
November 23, 2026
December 21, 2026
January 7, 2026 (Organizational Meeting)
January 25, 2027

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