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. Approve Resolution Adopting of FY 2026 Revised Ten-Year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan - Margaret Jewison
IV. Approve the Resolution Stating the Intention of the School Board to Issue General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds in the Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount of $12,165,000.
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 the Following Resignation:
VI.A.1. Milayna Watzek, Paraprofessional
Effective May 31, 2024
VI.A.2. Amaya Muellerleile, Paraprofessional
Effective May 31, 2024
VI.B. Approve the Following Fall 2024-2025 Coaches:

Football

Bill John, Varsity Volunteer
Mark Thompson, Varsity Volunteer
Jerome Brown, JH Coach - $2,575
Sam Gavin, JH Coach - $2,575
Doug Androli, JH Coach - $2,575

Volleyball
Krystalin Morris, JH Coach - $2,575
Haley Schaaf, JH Coach - $2,575
VI.C. Approve the Following Hires for 2024-2025 School Year School Age Care Workers:
Rachel Wendlandt - $13.54/hour
Sara Jeffries, Student - $11.54/hour
Brody Holicky, Student - $11.54/hour
Auston Holicky, Student - $11.54/hour 
VI.D. Approve the Following Lane Change
VI.D.1. Kelci Halvorson, BS to MS effective September 1, 2024
VII. Recognition
VII.A. Approve Monetary Donations
VIII. Reports
VIII.A. Principals' Reports
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
Myles Knutson, Middle School 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:
220 Student School Board Representatives
506 Student Discipline 
506 Student Discipline Form
522 Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
535 Service Animals in Schools
535 Service Animals in Schools Form
722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests
722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests Form
806 Crisis Management Redline
X. Action
X.A. Approve Agreement with ISD #829 Waseca for Summer Occupational Therapy.  $38.72/Hour, Up to 50.5 hours June - August
X.B. Approve the Foster Care Trasnsportation Services Agreement Between Le Sueur County and WEM Public Schools
X.C. Approve the Instructional Staff Sharing Agreement Between Southern Plains Education Cooperative and WEM Public Schools
X.D. Approve the 2024-2025 Membership Agreement with South Central Service Cooperative
X.E. Approve the 2024-2025 Agreement Concerning Instructional Staff Sharing Between ISD #829 Waseca and #2143 WEM Public Schools
X.F. Approve the 2024-2025 Waterville Elementary, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School, and Morristown Student Handbooks
X.G. Approve the Following 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.H. Approve the 2024-2025 Activities Handbook
XI. Personnel
XII. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
September 23, 2024
October 28, 2024
November 25, 2024
December 16, 2024
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 26, 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
Attachments:
Subject:
II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
Attachments:
Subject:
III. Approve Resolution Adopting of FY 2026 Revised Ten-Year Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan - Margaret Jewison
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. Approve the Resolution Stating the Intention of the School Board to Issue General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds in the Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount of $12,165,000.
Attachments:
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 the Following Resignation:
Subject:
VI.A.1. Milayna Watzek, Paraprofessional
Effective May 31, 2024
Subject:
VI.A.2. Amaya Muellerleile, Paraprofessional
Effective May 31, 2024
Subject:
VI.B. Approve the Following Fall 2024-2025 Coaches:

Football

Bill John, Varsity Volunteer
Mark Thompson, Varsity Volunteer
Jerome Brown, JH Coach - $2,575
Sam Gavin, JH Coach - $2,575
Doug Androli, JH Coach - $2,575

Volleyball
Krystalin Morris, JH Coach - $2,575
Haley Schaaf, JH Coach - $2,575
Subject:
VI.C. Approve the Following Hires for 2024-2025 School Year School Age Care Workers:
Rachel Wendlandt - $13.54/hour
Sara Jeffries, Student - $11.54/hour
Brody Holicky, Student - $11.54/hour
Auston Holicky, Student - $11.54/hour 
Subject:
VI.D. Approve the Following Lane Change
Subject:
VI.D.1. Kelci Halvorson, BS to MS effective September 1, 2024
Subject:
VII. Recognition
Subject:
VII.A. Approve Monetary Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Reports
Subject:
VIII.A. Principals' Reports
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
Myles Knutson, Middle School 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:
220 Student School Board Representatives
506 Student Discipline 
506 Student Discipline Form
522 Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
535 Service Animals in Schools
535 Service Animals in Schools Form
722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests
722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests Form
806 Crisis Management Redline
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Action
Subject:
X.A. Approve Agreement with ISD #829 Waseca for Summer Occupational Therapy.  $38.72/Hour, Up to 50.5 hours June - August
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Approve the Foster Care Trasnsportation Services Agreement Between Le Sueur County and WEM Public Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Approve the Instructional Staff Sharing Agreement Between Southern Plains Education Cooperative and WEM Public Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Approve the 2024-2025 Membership Agreement with South Central Service Cooperative
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E. Approve the 2024-2025 Agreement Concerning Instructional Staff Sharing Between ISD #829 Waseca and #2143 WEM Public Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
X.F. Approve the 2024-2025 Waterville Elementary, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School, and Morristown Student Handbooks
Attachments:
Subject:
X.G. Approve the Following 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.H. Approve the 2024-2025 Activities Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Personnel
Subject:
XII. Adjournment

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

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