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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order - Gary Michael, 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. 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.
IV. Consent Agenda
IV.A. Approve the Following Hires:
IV.A.1. Trista Herring, Community Education Summer T-Ball Supervisor - Stipend based on number of kids registered
IV.A.2. Tiffany Schmidtke, 3rd Grade - BS/Step A, $41,740
IV.A.3. Alyssa Bruns, 3rd Grade - BS/STEP B, $42,990
IV.A.4. Heidi Schott, Special Education Case Facilitator - $75,000
IV.A.5. Hillary Hebl, Special Education Teacher - MS/STEP N, $70,710
IV.B. Approve the Following Resignation:
IV.B.1. Carrie Richards, Special Education
Effective May 31, 2024
IV.B.2. Pamela Heinz, Junior High Student Council Advisor
Effective at the End of 2023-2024 School Year
IV.B.3. Emily Kratzer, Elementary Music
Effective May 31, 2024
IV.B.4. Jeffery Wagner, Industrial Technology
Effective May 31, 2024
IV.C. Approve the Following Summer School Staff:

Bobbie Jo Bastian, Principal in June - $55.75/hour
Jennifer, Wilson Principal in July - $55.77/hour
Patty Whitehurst, Counselor - $37.00/hour
Susan Michael, Teacher - $37.00/hour
Susan Krienke, Teacher - $37.00/hour
 
IV.D. Approve the Following Fall 2024-2025 Coaches:
IV.D.1. Cross Country
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,008

Cheer
Tiffany Schmidtke, Head Coach - $3,472

Volleyball
Crystal Lamont, Head Coach - $6,008
Ken Trnka, 1st Assistant - $4,283

Football
Sam Stier, Head Coach - $6,008
Corey Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Chad Atherton, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Connor Scharf, 2nd Assistant - $3,420
IV.E. Approve Continuing Contract Teachers (Tenure):
IV.E.1. Max Haakonson, BS10/STEP F - $49,780
IV.E.2. Bridgette Reuvers-Slinger, BS50/MS/STEP F - $55,810
IV.E.3. Haley Schaaf, BS/STEP C - $44,280
IV.E.4. Britta Robran, BS10/STEP D - $46,920
IV.E.5. Alyssa Schmidtke, MS10/STEP G - $59,160
IV.E.6. Amber Karels, BS/STEP L - $57,770
IV.E.7. Anne Joubert, BS50/STEP G - $57,480
IV.E.8. Tyson Cooley, BS/STEP I - $52,870
IV.E.9. Sam Stier, BS50/MS/STEP J - $62,820
IV.E.10. Cory Immerman, MS30/STEP J - $68,430
V. Approve Non-Tenured Teacher Contracts:
V.A. Madysson Dufault, BS/STEP C - $44,280
V.B. Andi O'Neil, BS50/MS/STEP E - $54,180
V.C. Kelci Halvorson, BS/STEP J - $
V.D. MaryAnn Eich, BS/STEP L - $57,770
V.E. Skyler Petry, BS50/MS/STEP B - $49,590
V.F. Cameron Jensen, BS10/STEP B - $44,230
V.G. Jennifer Bowen, MS20/STEP G - $60,850
V.H. Connor Scharf, BS/STEP B - $42,990
V.I. Kelly Stanton-Nutt, MS30/STEP N - $77,010
V.J. Lindsey Janssen, BS/STEP B - $42,990
V.K. Alyssa Hanson, BS/STEP C - $44,280
VI. Recognition
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. John Regan, Superintendent
VIII. Information / Discussion
VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
207 Public Hearings
408 Subpoena of a School District Employee
422 Policies Incorporated by Reference
507.5 School Resource Officers
IX. Action
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
212 School Board Member Development
405 Veteran's Preference
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
515 FORM Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students
529 FORM Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students

 
IX.B. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Minnesota Valley Action Council
IX.C. 2024-2025 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League
IX.D. Not to Move into Phase 2 with Nexus
IX.E. Move Forward with the Following Projects in Accordance with the Voter Approved Bond.

_____________________ for up to $__________

_____________________ for up to $__________

_____________________ for up to $__________
IX.F. Approve Bid for Special Education Construction
IX.G. Approve July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024, Agreement with Principal, Bobbie Jo Bastian. Salary and Benefit Increase 3.99%, Inclusive of  Following Contract Language Added to Address Night Supervision: Fall and winter season assigned supervision duties will be a part of administrative duties. Fall and winter season supervision duties will be paid at $100.00 per high school event and $50 per junior high school event This does not include parent/teacher conferences or music concerts.
Principal Bastian            2023-24               
                                     $101,555     
IX.H. Approve July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025, Agreement with Principal, Jennifer Wilson. Salary and Benefit Increase 7.39% Year 1 and 1.63% Year 2, Inclusive of  Following Contract Language Added to Address Night Supervision: Fall and winter season assigned supervision duties will be a part of administrative duties. Fall and winter season supervision duties will be paid at $100.00 per high school event and $50 per junior high school event This does not include parent/teacher conferences or music concerts.
Principal Wilson            2023-24             2024-25   
                                     $102,300           $105,380
X. Personnel
X.A. Approve Resolution (Roll Call Vote) on the Termination and Non-renewal of  the Teaching Contract: 
X.A.1. Matthew Thomforde, Probationary Teacher
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
June 24, 2024
July 22, 2024
August 26, 2024
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order - Gary Michael, 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
Subject:
II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
Attachments:
Subject:
III. 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.
Subject:
IV. Consent Agenda
Subject:
IV.A. Approve the Following Hires:
Subject:
IV.A.1. Trista Herring, Community Education Summer T-Ball Supervisor - Stipend based on number of kids registered
Subject:
IV.A.2. Tiffany Schmidtke, 3rd Grade - BS/Step A, $41,740
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.A.3. Alyssa Bruns, 3rd Grade - BS/STEP B, $42,990
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.A.4. Heidi Schott, Special Education Case Facilitator - $75,000
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.A.5. Hillary Hebl, Special Education Teacher - MS/STEP N, $70,710
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.B. Approve the Following Resignation:
Subject:
IV.B.1. Carrie Richards, Special Education
Effective May 31, 2024
Subject:
IV.B.2. Pamela Heinz, Junior High Student Council Advisor
Effective at the End of 2023-2024 School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.B.3. Emily Kratzer, Elementary Music
Effective May 31, 2024
Subject:
IV.B.4. Jeffery Wagner, Industrial Technology
Effective May 31, 2024
Subject:
IV.C. Approve the Following Summer School Staff:

Bobbie Jo Bastian, Principal in June - $55.75/hour
Jennifer, Wilson Principal in July - $55.77/hour
Patty Whitehurst, Counselor - $37.00/hour
Susan Michael, Teacher - $37.00/hour
Susan Krienke, Teacher - $37.00/hour
 
Subject:
IV.D. Approve the Following Fall 2024-2025 Coaches:
Subject:
IV.D.1. Cross Country
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,008

Cheer
Tiffany Schmidtke, Head Coach - $3,472

Volleyball
Crystal Lamont, Head Coach - $6,008
Ken Trnka, 1st Assistant - $4,283

Football
Sam Stier, Head Coach - $6,008
Corey Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Chad Atherton, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Connor Scharf, 2nd Assistant - $3,420
Subject:
IV.E. Approve Continuing Contract Teachers (Tenure):
Subject:
IV.E.1. Max Haakonson, BS10/STEP F - $49,780
Subject:
IV.E.2. Bridgette Reuvers-Slinger, BS50/MS/STEP F - $55,810
Subject:
IV.E.3. Haley Schaaf, BS/STEP C - $44,280
Subject:
IV.E.4. Britta Robran, BS10/STEP D - $46,920
Subject:
IV.E.5. Alyssa Schmidtke, MS10/STEP G - $59,160
Subject:
IV.E.6. Amber Karels, BS/STEP L - $57,770
Subject:
IV.E.7. Anne Joubert, BS50/STEP G - $57,480
Subject:
IV.E.8. Tyson Cooley, BS/STEP I - $52,870
Subject:
IV.E.9. Sam Stier, BS50/MS/STEP J - $62,820
Subject:
IV.E.10. Cory Immerman, MS30/STEP J - $68,430
Subject:
V. Approve Non-Tenured Teacher Contracts:
Subject:
V.A. Madysson Dufault, BS/STEP C - $44,280
Subject:
V.B. Andi O'Neil, BS50/MS/STEP E - $54,180
Subject:
V.C. Kelci Halvorson, BS/STEP J - $
Subject:
V.D. MaryAnn Eich, BS/STEP L - $57,770
Subject:
V.E. Skyler Petry, BS50/MS/STEP B - $49,590
Subject:
V.F. Cameron Jensen, BS10/STEP B - $44,230
Subject:
V.G. Jennifer Bowen, MS20/STEP G - $60,850
Subject:
V.H. Connor Scharf, BS/STEP B - $42,990
Subject:
V.I. Kelly Stanton-Nutt, MS30/STEP N - $77,010
Subject:
V.J. Lindsey Janssen, BS/STEP B - $42,990
Subject:
V.K. Alyssa Hanson, BS/STEP C - $44,280
Subject:
VI. Recognition
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. John Regan, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII. Information / Discussion
Subject:
VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
207 Public Hearings
408 Subpoena of a School District Employee
422 Policies Incorporated by Reference
507.5 School Resource Officers
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
212 School Board Member Development
405 Veteran's Preference
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
515 FORM Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students
529 FORM Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students

 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Minnesota Valley Action Council
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. 2024-2025 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Not to Move into Phase 2 with Nexus
Subject:
IX.E. Move Forward with the Following Projects in Accordance with the Voter Approved Bond.

_____________________ for up to $__________

_____________________ for up to $__________

_____________________ for up to $__________
Subject:
IX.F. Approve Bid for Special Education Construction
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.G. Approve July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024, Agreement with Principal, Bobbie Jo Bastian. Salary and Benefit Increase 3.99%, Inclusive of  Following Contract Language Added to Address Night Supervision: Fall and winter season assigned supervision duties will be a part of administrative duties. Fall and winter season supervision duties will be paid at $100.00 per high school event and $50 per junior high school event This does not include parent/teacher conferences or music concerts.
Principal Bastian            2023-24               
                                     $101,555     
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.H. Approve July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025, Agreement with Principal, Jennifer Wilson. Salary and Benefit Increase 7.39% Year 1 and 1.63% Year 2, Inclusive of  Following Contract Language Added to Address Night Supervision: Fall and winter season assigned supervision duties will be a part of administrative duties. Fall and winter season supervision duties will be paid at $100.00 per high school event and $50 per junior high school event This does not include parent/teacher conferences or music concerts.
Principal Wilson            2023-24             2024-25   
                                     $102,300           $105,380
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Personnel
Subject:
X.A. Approve Resolution (Roll Call Vote) on the Termination and Non-renewal of  the Teaching Contract: 
Subject:
X.A.1. Matthew Thomforde, Probationary Teacher
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
June 24, 2024
July 22, 2024
August 26, 2024

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