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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. Presentation
III.A. Presentation and Approval of 2023-2024 Financial Audit
III.B. Truth in Taxation Hearing - Review 2024-2025 Budget and Allow for Public Comment
Presenter: Margaret Jewison
III.C. Certify the Taxes Payable 2025 Levy in the amount of $4,587,821.50, an increase of 22.87%
IV. 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.
V. Consent Agenda
V.A.  Approve Request for Family Medical Leave of Absence for Alyssa Gavin, Early Childhood Education Coordinator, beginning on or around April 14, 2025 through June 2, 2025.
V.B. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Sam Gavin, Junior High Social Studies Teacher - Beginning on or around April 14, 2025 to April 28, 2025 or 10 School Days
V.C. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Connor Scharf, High School PE/Health Teacher - Beginning on or around April 22, 2025 to May 2, 2025 or 10 School Days
V.D. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Josh Smith, High School Social Studies Teacher - Beginning on or around February 19, 2025 to March 5, 2025 or 10 School Days
V.E. Approve the Credit Recovery Advisor (part-time), Bridgette Reuvers - $38.48/hour Contract Rate
V.F. Approve the Following 2024-2025 Additional Assignment
Bridgette Reuvers - Minnesota Honor Society
V.G. Approve the 2024-2025 Seniority Lists
VI. Recognition
VI.A. Approve Monetary & Non-Monetary Donations
VII. Reports
VII.A. Principals' Reports
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
Myles Knutson, Middle School 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:
510 School Activities
517 Student Recruiting
607 Organization of Grade Levels
608 Instructional Services - Special Education
IX. Action
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies: 
301 School District Administration
346 Administrator Code of Ethics 
519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies
533 Wellness
901 Community Education
X. Personnel
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
January 6, 2025 Organizational Meeting
January 27, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 19, 2025
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 16, 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. Presentation
Subject:
III.A. Presentation and Approval of 2023-2024 Financial Audit
Subject:
III.B. Truth in Taxation Hearing - Review 2024-2025 Budget and Allow for Public Comment
Presenter: Margaret Jewison
Subject:
III.C. Certify the Taxes Payable 2025 Levy in the amount of $4,587,821.50, an increase of 22.87%
Subject:
IV. 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:
V. Consent Agenda
Subject:
V.A.  Approve Request for Family Medical Leave of Absence for Alyssa Gavin, Early Childhood Education Coordinator, beginning on or around April 14, 2025 through June 2, 2025.
Subject:
V.B. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Sam Gavin, Junior High Social Studies Teacher - Beginning on or around April 14, 2025 to April 28, 2025 or 10 School Days
Subject:
V.C. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Connor Scharf, High School PE/Health Teacher - Beginning on or around April 22, 2025 to May 2, 2025 or 10 School Days
Subject:
V.D. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Josh Smith, High School Social Studies Teacher - Beginning on or around February 19, 2025 to March 5, 2025 or 10 School Days
Subject:
V.E. Approve the Credit Recovery Advisor (part-time), Bridgette Reuvers - $38.48/hour Contract Rate
Subject:
V.F. Approve the Following 2024-2025 Additional Assignment
Bridgette Reuvers - Minnesota Honor Society
Subject:
V.G. Approve the 2024-2025 Seniority Lists
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Recognition
Subject:
VI.A. Approve Monetary & Non-Monetary Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Reports
Subject:
VII.A. Principals' Reports
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
Myles Knutson, Middle School 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:
510 School Activities
517 Student Recruiting
607 Organization of Grade Levels
608 Instructional Services - Special Education
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies: 
301 School District Administration
346 Administrator Code of Ethics 
519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies
533 Wellness
901 Community Education
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Personnel
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
January 6, 2025 Organizational Meeting
January 27, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 19, 2025

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