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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. Budget Presentation by John Regan and Margaret Jewison
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 the Following Hires
V.A.1. Anna Meschke, Food Service Director - $29.49/hour (based on $46,000 per year salary for 195 days)
V.A.2. Amber Volkman - Long-Term Substitute Teacher Preschool
V.B. Approve the Following Request for Leave of Absence
V.B.1. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Cory Immerman, High School Math Teacher - Beginning on or around February 6, 2025 to February 12, 2025 or 5 School Days. 
V.B.2. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Kelly Stanton-Nutt, Elementary and High School Art Teacher - Beginning on January 23, 2025 and continuing until 3/6/2025 or earlier with doctor approved return to work.
V.C. Approve the Following Resignation
V.C.1. Katie Swenson, Food Service Morristown
Effective January 20, 2025
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:
415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
527 Student Use and Parking Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections, and Searches
527 FORM Student Parking Permit Request
528 Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination 
614 School District Testing Plan and Procedure
VIII.B. Single Site Update
VIII.C. Livestream/Recording of Board Meetings
IX. Action
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
510 School Activities
517 Student Recruiting
607 Organization of Grade Levels
608 Instructional Services 
IX.B. Approve the 2024-2025 Agreement Concerning Instructional Staff Sharing Between ISD #829 Waseca and #2143 WEM Public Schools (revised Behavior Consultant decreased by half)
IX.C. Motion to Rescind Policy 491 Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing and Face Coverings (2022)

Michael ______
Rezac _______
Schneider ____ 
Bakken ______
Stangler _____
Heuss _______
Tolzman ______
IX.D. Resolution Awarding the Sale of General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds;
Series 2025A, in the Original Aggregate Principal Amount of ${12,165,000}; Fixing their Form and Specifications; Directing their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for their Payment
IX.E. Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts
X. Personnel
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 19, 2025
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 27, 2025 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. Budget Presentation by John Regan and Margaret Jewison
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 the Following Hires
Subject:
V.A.1. Anna Meschke, Food Service Director - $29.49/hour (based on $46,000 per year salary for 195 days)
Attachments:
Subject:
V.A.2. Amber Volkman - Long-Term Substitute Teacher Preschool
Subject:
V.B. Approve the Following Request for Leave of Absence
Subject:
V.B.1. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Cory Immerman, High School Math Teacher - Beginning on or around February 6, 2025 to February 12, 2025 or 5 School Days. 
Subject:
V.B.2. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Kelly Stanton-Nutt, Elementary and High School Art Teacher - Beginning on January 23, 2025 and continuing until 3/6/2025 or earlier with doctor approved return to work.
Subject:
V.C. Approve the Following Resignation
Subject:
V.C.1. Katie Swenson, Food Service Morristown
Effective January 20, 2025
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:
415 Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
527 Student Use and Parking Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections, and Searches
527 FORM Student Parking Permit Request
528 Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination 
614 School District Testing Plan and Procedure
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Single Site Update
Subject:
VIII.C. Livestream/Recording of Board Meetings
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
510 School Activities
517 Student Recruiting
607 Organization of Grade Levels
608 Instructional Services 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve the 2024-2025 Agreement Concerning Instructional Staff Sharing Between ISD #829 Waseca and #2143 WEM Public Schools (revised Behavior Consultant decreased by half)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Motion to Rescind Policy 491 Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing and Face Coverings (2022)

Michael ______
Rezac _______
Schneider ____ 
Bakken ______
Stangler _____
Heuss _______
Tolzman ______
Subject:
IX.D. Resolution Awarding the Sale of General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds;
Series 2025A, in the Original Aggregate Principal Amount of ${12,165,000}; Fixing their Form and Specifications; Directing their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for their Payment
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Personnel
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 19, 2025

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