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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order - Gary Michael, Chairperson
I.A. Attendance
I.B. Additional Agenda Items
II. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
III. Approve Meeting Minutes
III.A. Regular Meeting, May 24, 2021
IV. Approve Financial Transactions
V. Visitor Comments
VI. Recognition
VI.A. Approve Monetary Donations
VII. Reports
VII.A. Joint Principal Report
Bobbie Jo Bastian, Elementary Principal / Jennifer Wilson, 7-12 Principal
VII.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
VII.C. Board Member Reports
VII.D. Board Committee Reports
VII.E. Joel Whitehurst, Superintendent
VIII. Information / Discussion
VIII.A. Update Regarding Superintendent Search
VIII.B. Establish Date and Time to Canvass Special Election (August 13-20)
IX. Action
IX.A. Approve Following Contracted Services:
IX.A.1.
South Central Service Cooperative to provide Instructional Services FY 2021-2022 - $507 per student per high school semester credit

2021-2022 Contracted Agreement with Minnesota Valley Education District - Teacher of Physically Impaired/Other Health Disabilities, $43.60/hour

2021-2022 Contracted Agreement with Minnesota Valley Education District - Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing, $7,051

Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Services with IEA
IX.B. Approve Following Memberships:
IX.B.1.
MREA 2021-22 Membership Dues ($1945)

2021-2022 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

Minnesota School Boards Association Dues, BoardBook Subscription and Policy Services Renewal ($6,946)
X. Personnel
X.A. Approve Following Resignations:
X.A.1.
Karlane Jensen, Paraprofessional.  Effective May 28, 2021
Rebecca Lang, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant.  Effective June 2, 2021
Julie Splett, Cook.  Effective June 3, 2021
Sheryl Reed, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher.  Effective July 30, 2021
Carrie Hackney, Cook.  Effective Immediately
X.B. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Tyler Kaus, Elementary Teacher - Beginning on or around September 1, 2021, and Continuing up to 10 School Days
X.C. Approve Following Hires:
X.C.1.
Clark Taynton, AVID/Math/Elective Teacher - BS30/Step 5, $40,188
Daniel Forcelle, Industrial Technology - BS/Step 9, $42,402
Amber Karels, School Nurse - BS/Step 14, $49,045
X.D. Approve Summer School Staff:
X.D.1. Angela Dahlberg, Speech/Special Education - $33.43/hour
Deb Wollin, Administrative Assistant - $15.47/hour
X.E. Approve Following 2021-22 Coaches:
X.E.1.
FOOTBALL
Head - Mike Richards $5,277
1st Assistant - Doug Androli $3,761
2nd Assistant - Harold Neilsen $3.004
2nd Assistant - Bob Ross $3,004
JH - Dan Lemcke $2,261
JH - Maurice McCabe $2,261
JH - Chad Atherton $2,261
VOLLEYBALL
Head - Crystal Lamont $5,277
1st Assist. - Ken Trnka $3,761
2nd Assist. - Haley Schaaf $3,004
JH - Pam Heinz $2,261
CROSS COUNTRY
Head - Jon McDonough $5,277
CHEERLEADING
Head - Tiffany Schmidtke $3,049
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Head - Tyler Kaus $5,277
BOYS BASKETBALL
Head - Jeff Wagner $5,277 
WRESTLING
Head - Bob Ross - $5,277
BASEBALL
Head - Josh Smith $5,277
SOFTBALL
Head - Crystal Lamont $5,277
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Head - Mike Richards $5,277
 
XI. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order - Gary Michael, Chairperson
Subject:
I.A. Attendance
Description:

Bowman, Travis ___
Michael, Gary ___
Rezac, June ___
Schneider, Jay ___
Stangler, Jeff ___
Velishek, Jon ___
 
Subject:
I.B. Additional Agenda Items
Subject:
II. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
Subject:
III. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
III.A. Regular Meeting, May 24, 2021
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. Approve Financial Transactions
Attachments:
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 email their comment before 5pm on the day of the meeting to: visitorcomments@wem.k12.mn.us
Subject:
VI. Recognition
Subject:
VI.A. Approve Monetary Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Reports
Subject:
VII.A. Joint Principal Report
Bobbie Jo Bastian, Elementary Principal / Jennifer Wilson, 7-12 Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Board Member Reports
Subject:
VII.D. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
VII.E. Joel Whitehurst, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII. Information / Discussion
Subject:
VIII.A. Update Regarding Superintendent Search
Subject:
VIII.B. Establish Date and Time to Canvass Special Election (August 13-20)
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Approve Following Contracted Services:
Subject:
IX.A.1.
South Central Service Cooperative to provide Instructional Services FY 2021-2022 - $507 per student per high school semester credit

2021-2022 Contracted Agreement with Minnesota Valley Education District - Teacher of Physically Impaired/Other Health Disabilities, $43.60/hour

2021-2022 Contracted Agreement with Minnesota Valley Education District - Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing, $7,051

Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Services with IEA
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve Following Memberships:
Subject:
IX.B.1.
MREA 2021-22 Membership Dues ($1945)

2021-2022 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

Minnesota School Boards Association Dues, BoardBook Subscription and Policy Services Renewal ($6,946)
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Personnel
Subject:
X.A. Approve Following Resignations:
Subject:
X.A.1.
Karlane Jensen, Paraprofessional.  Effective May 28, 2021
Rebecca Lang, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant.  Effective June 2, 2021
Julie Splett, Cook.  Effective June 3, 2021
Sheryl Reed, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher.  Effective July 30, 2021
Carrie Hackney, Cook.  Effective Immediately
Subject:
X.B. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Tyler Kaus, Elementary Teacher - Beginning on or around September 1, 2021, and Continuing up to 10 School Days
Subject:
X.C. Approve Following Hires:
Subject:
X.C.1.
Clark Taynton, AVID/Math/Elective Teacher - BS30/Step 5, $40,188
Daniel Forcelle, Industrial Technology - BS/Step 9, $42,402
Amber Karels, School Nurse - BS/Step 14, $49,045
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Approve Summer School Staff:
Subject:
X.D.1. Angela Dahlberg, Speech/Special Education - $33.43/hour
Deb Wollin, Administrative Assistant - $15.47/hour
Subject:
X.E. Approve Following 2021-22 Coaches:
Subject:
X.E.1.
FOOTBALL
Head - Mike Richards $5,277
1st Assistant - Doug Androli $3,761
2nd Assistant - Harold Neilsen $3.004
2nd Assistant - Bob Ross $3,004
JH - Dan Lemcke $2,261
JH - Maurice McCabe $2,261
JH - Chad Atherton $2,261
VOLLEYBALL
Head - Crystal Lamont $5,277
1st Assist. - Ken Trnka $3,761
2nd Assist. - Haley Schaaf $3,004
JH - Pam Heinz $2,261
CROSS COUNTRY
Head - Jon McDonough $5,277
CHEERLEADING
Head - Tiffany Schmidtke $3,049
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Head - Tyler Kaus $5,277
BOYS BASKETBALL
Head - Jeff Wagner $5,277 
WRESTLING
Head - Bob Ross - $5,277
BASEBALL
Head - Josh Smith $5,277
SOFTBALL
Head - Crystal Lamont $5,277
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Head - Mike Richards $5,277
 
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Adjournment
Description:
UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
August 12, 2021, 6:00 p.m. Work Session (Tentative)
August 23, 2021, 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

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