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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order -  Tom Little, Chairperson
I.A. Attendance
I.B. 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 Monetary & Non-Monetary Donations
IV. Reports
IV.A. John Kaplan, Senior High Principal
IV.B. Jennifer Wilson, Elementary - Junior High Principal
IV.C. Bobbie Jo Bastian, Elementary Principal
IV.D. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
IV.E. Board Member Reports
IV.F. Board Committee Reports
IV.G. Joel Whitehurst, Superintendent
V. Visitor Comments
VI. Information & Discussion
VI.A. Discussion of Commissioner’s Review and Comment on Proposed Building Program
VI.B. Discuss Date to Canvass the Election (November 9 - 16th)
VI.C. Discuss Upcoming Building Bond
VII. Action Items
VII.A. Approve 2018-19 Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination
VII.B. Approve Joint Powers Agreement Between Minnesota State University, Mankato and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public Schools to Permit Eligible Pupils to Enroll in Nonsectarian Courses Taught by Post-Secondary Faculty Members
VII.C. Approve July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019 Following Contracts:
VII.C.1. Laundry Workers - Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
VII.C.2. Community Services/Athletic Director Agreement - Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
VII.C.3. Supervisor of Building and Grounds - Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
VII.C.4. Business Manager - Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
VIII. Personnel
VIII.A. Approve Modified FMA Request from Nancy Culhane to Change the Date for Medical Leave Starting October 29, 2018 Through On or About January 2, 2019 
VIII.B. Approve Letters of Resignation: 
VIII.B.1. Anita Swift - Assistant Cook.  Effective October 3, 2018
VIII.B.2. Sheila Mack - SAC Coordinator.  Effective October 19, 2018
VIII.B.3. Kraig Deling - Custodian. Effective October 3, 2018
VIII.C. Approve Following Hires:
VIII.C.1. Jennifer Wilson - 5-8 Morristown Principal, $52,152
VIII.C.2. Eric Gerst - Choices After School Program Teacher, $32.40/Hour, 1.5 Hours/Day, Monday - Thursday
VIII.C.3. Patty Whitehurst - Choices After School Program Teacher, $32.40/Hour, 1.5 Hours/Day, Monday - Thursday
VIII.C.4. Trisha David - Assistant Cook, B22/Step 1, $11.40/Hour, 5 Hours/Day
VIII.C.5. Jennifer Holicky - Interim SAC Coordinator, $14.00/Hour, 4 Hours/Day During School Days
VIII.C.6. Sheryl Reed - Long Term Substitute Early Childhood Special Education Teacher.  $178.68/Day
VIII.D. Approve 2018-2019 Winter Coaches:
VIII.D.1. Junior High Boys Basketball - Brandon Kewatt, $2,191
VIII.D.2. Junior High Boys Basketball - Jon McDonough, $2,191
VIII.D.3. Junior High Girls Basketball - Dave Wollin, $2,191
VIII.D.4. 7-12 Spring Clay Target Coach - Tyson Cooley $500 stipend 
VIII.D.5. 7-12 Spring Clay Target Coach - Doug Androli $500 stipend
VIII.D.6. 7-12 Spring Clay Target Coach - Bob LaCroix $500 stipend
IX. Close Session Under M.S. 13D.03 to Discuss Negotiation Strategies
X. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 22, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order -  Tom Little, Chairperson
Subject:
I.A. Attendance
Subject:
I.B. Additional Agenda Items
Subject:
II. Approval
Subject:
II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
Subject:
II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
Subject:
III. Recognition
Subject:
III.A. Approve Monetary & Non-Monetary Donations
Subject:
IV. Reports
Subject:
IV.A. John Kaplan, Senior High Principal
Subject:
IV.B. Jennifer Wilson, Elementary - Junior High Principal
Subject:
IV.C. Bobbie Jo Bastian, Elementary Principal
Subject:
IV.D. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
Subject:
IV.E. Board Member Reports
Subject:
IV.F. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
IV.G. Joel Whitehurst, Superintendent
Subject:
V. Visitor Comments
Description:
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.  It is unacceptable for any speaker to slander, engage in character assassination or discuss student or personnel issues (i.e. teacher, coaches, bus drivers, principals, Board Members, etc.) at a public board meeting.  The person wishing to address the Board must stand at the provided lectern.
Subject:
VI. Information & Discussion
Subject:
VI.A. Discussion of Commissioner’s Review and Comment on Proposed Building Program
Subject:
VI.B. Discuss Date to Canvass the Election (November 9 - 16th)
Subject:
VI.C. Discuss Upcoming Building Bond
Subject:
VII. Action Items
Subject:
VII.A. Approve 2018-19 Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination
Subject:
VII.B. Approve Joint Powers Agreement Between Minnesota State University, Mankato and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public Schools to Permit Eligible Pupils to Enroll in Nonsectarian Courses Taught by Post-Secondary Faculty Members
Subject:
VII.C. Approve July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019 Following Contracts:
Subject:
VII.C.1. Laundry Workers - Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
Subject:
VII.C.2. Community Services/Athletic Director Agreement - Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
Subject:
VII.C.3. Supervisor of Building and Grounds - Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
Subject:
VII.C.4. Business Manager - Total Package Increase of 3.5% Each Year
Subject:
VIII. Personnel
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve Modified FMA Request from Nancy Culhane to Change the Date for Medical Leave Starting October 29, 2018 Through On or About January 2, 2019 
Subject:
VIII.B. Approve Letters of Resignation: 
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Anita Swift - Assistant Cook.  Effective October 3, 2018
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Sheila Mack - SAC Coordinator.  Effective October 19, 2018
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Kraig Deling - Custodian. Effective October 3, 2018
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve Following Hires:
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Jennifer Wilson - 5-8 Morristown Principal, $52,152
Subject:
VIII.C.2. Eric Gerst - Choices After School Program Teacher, $32.40/Hour, 1.5 Hours/Day, Monday - Thursday
Subject:
VIII.C.3. Patty Whitehurst - Choices After School Program Teacher, $32.40/Hour, 1.5 Hours/Day, Monday - Thursday
Subject:
VIII.C.4. Trisha David - Assistant Cook, B22/Step 1, $11.40/Hour, 5 Hours/Day
Subject:
VIII.C.5. Jennifer Holicky - Interim SAC Coordinator, $14.00/Hour, 4 Hours/Day During School Days
Subject:
VIII.C.6. Sheryl Reed - Long Term Substitute Early Childhood Special Education Teacher.  $178.68/Day
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve 2018-2019 Winter Coaches:
Subject:
VIII.D.1. Junior High Boys Basketball - Brandon Kewatt, $2,191
Subject:
VIII.D.2. Junior High Boys Basketball - Jon McDonough, $2,191
Subject:
VIII.D.3. Junior High Girls Basketball - Dave Wollin, $2,191
Subject:
VIII.D.4. 7-12 Spring Clay Target Coach - Tyson Cooley $500 stipend 
Subject:
VIII.D.5. 7-12 Spring Clay Target Coach - Doug Androli $500 stipend
Subject:
VIII.D.6. 7-12 Spring Clay Target Coach - Bob LaCroix $500 stipend
Subject:
IX. Close Session Under M.S. 13D.03 to Discuss Negotiation Strategies
Subject:
X. Adjournment
Description:
UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
November 26, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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