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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. Public Hearing to Consider Granting the Renewal of an Expiring Operating Levy
III. Approval
III.A. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of an Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization
III.B. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
III.C. Approve Meeting Minutes
III.D. Approve Financial Transactions
IV. Presentation
IV.A. ICS Presentation
V. 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.
VI. Consent Agenda
VI.A. Approve Request for Lane Change
VI.A.1. Patricia Pettis, BS50/MS to MS10 effective September 1, 2024
VI.B. Robynn Schwichtenberg, Community Education Summer 8U SoftBall Coach - $20/student registered = $420
VI.C. Approve the Following 2024-2025 Coach:

Football

Bill John, Varsity Volunteer Coach

Volleyball
Kelci Halvorson, 2nd Assistant - $3,420
VII. Recognition
VII.A. Approve Monetary Donations
VIII. Reports
VIII.A. Principal Report
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
VIII.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
VIII.C. Board Member Reports
VIII.D. Board Committee Reports
VIII.E. John Regan, Superintendent
IX. Information / Discussion
IX.A. First Reading of Policies:
104 School District Mission Statement
204 School Board Meeting Minutes
609 Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances
802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
 
X. Action
X.A. Approve Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election
X.B. Approve Bid for Dairy Products
X.C. Approve the Following Contracted Services
X.C.1. South Central Service Cooperative to Provide Instructional Services FY 2024-2025 for $535.50 per Student per High School Semester Credit
X.D. Approve the Strategic Plan
X.E. Approve the Following Contracts
X.E.1. 2024-2025 School Psychologist, Shawna Peterson-Brown
Daily rate increase from $540.75 to $557.
X.E.2. 2024-2025 School Psychologist Intern, Alison Hunstad
Hourly rate $29.59/hour up to 15 hours/week.
 
X.E.3. 2024-2025 School Psychologist Intern, Danielle German
Hourly rate $29.59/hour up to 15 hours/week.
X.E.4. 2024-2025 School Psychologist Intern, Kaylee Engle
Hourly rate $29.59/hour up to 15 hours/week.
X.F. Approve Minor Policy Updates:
102 Equal Educational Opportunity
207 Public Hearings
413 Harassment and Violence
416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
419 Tobacco-Free Environment, Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco- Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
425 Staff Development
503 Student Attendance
506 Student Discipline
507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint
509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
514 Bullying Prohibition 
516 Student Medication and Telehealth
521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination
524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety
532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds
601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals
602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day
604 Instructional Curriculum
606.5 Library Materials
613 Graduation Requirements
620 Credit for Learning
624 Online Instruction
707 Transportation of Public School Students
708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
709 Student Transportation Safety
806 Crisis Management
X.G. Approve the Following Policies:
404 Employment Background Checks
427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
603 Curriculum Development
616 School District System Accountability
X.H. Motion to Rescind Policy 535 Violence Prevention and Weapons (1995)
XI. Personnel
XII. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
August 26, 2024
September 23, 2024
October 28, 2024
November 25, 2024
December 16, 2024
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 22, 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. Public Hearing to Consider Granting the Renewal of an Expiring Operating Levy
Subject:
III. Approval
Subject:
III.A. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of an Expiring Referendum Revenue Authorization
Attachments:
Subject:
III.B. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
Subject:
III.C. Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
III.D. Approve Financial Transactions
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. Presentation
Subject:
IV.A. ICS Presentation
Subject:
V. 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:
VI. Consent Agenda
Subject:
VI.A. Approve Request for Lane Change
Subject:
VI.A.1. Patricia Pettis, BS50/MS to MS10 effective September 1, 2024
Subject:
VI.B. Robynn Schwichtenberg, Community Education Summer 8U SoftBall Coach - $20/student registered = $420
Subject:
VI.C. Approve the Following 2024-2025 Coach:

Football

Bill John, Varsity Volunteer Coach

Volleyball
Kelci Halvorson, 2nd Assistant - $3,420
Subject:
VII. Recognition
Subject:
VII.A. Approve Monetary Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Reports
Subject:
VIII.A. Principal Report
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Board Member Reports
Subject:
VIII.D. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
VIII.E. John Regan, Superintendent
Subject:
IX. Information / Discussion
Subject:
IX.A. First Reading of Policies:
104 School District Mission Statement
204 School Board Meeting Minutes
609 Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances
802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
 
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Action
Subject:
X.A. Approve Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Approve Bid for Dairy Products
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Approve the Following Contracted Services
Subject:
X.C.1. South Central Service Cooperative to Provide Instructional Services FY 2024-2025 for $535.50 per Student per High School Semester Credit
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Approve the Strategic Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E. Approve the Following Contracts
Subject:
X.E.1. 2024-2025 School Psychologist, Shawna Peterson-Brown
Daily rate increase from $540.75 to $557.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.2. 2024-2025 School Psychologist Intern, Alison Hunstad
Hourly rate $29.59/hour up to 15 hours/week.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.3. 2024-2025 School Psychologist Intern, Danielle German
Hourly rate $29.59/hour up to 15 hours/week.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E.4. 2024-2025 School Psychologist Intern, Kaylee Engle
Hourly rate $29.59/hour up to 15 hours/week.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.F. Approve Minor Policy Updates:
102 Equal Educational Opportunity
207 Public Hearings
413 Harassment and Violence
416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
419 Tobacco-Free Environment, Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco- Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
425 Staff Development
503 Student Attendance
506 Student Discipline
507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint
509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
514 Bullying Prohibition 
516 Student Medication and Telehealth
521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination
524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety
532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds
601 School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals
602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day
604 Instructional Curriculum
606.5 Library Materials
613 Graduation Requirements
620 Credit for Learning
624 Online Instruction
707 Transportation of Public School Students
708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
709 Student Transportation Safety
806 Crisis Management
Attachments:
Subject:
X.G. Approve the Following Policies:
404 Employment Background Checks
427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
603 Curriculum Development
616 School District System Accountability
Attachments:
Subject:
X.H. Motion to Rescind Policy 535 Violence Prevention and Weapons (1995)
Subject:
XI. Personnel
Subject:
XII. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
August 26, 2024
September 23, 2024
October 28, 2024
November 25, 2024
December 16, 2024

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