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. Recognition
IV. Educational Presentation
IV.A. Presentation and Approval of Spring 2026 Band/Choir Trip
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 2024-2025 Spring Coaches:
Clay Target

Tyson Cooley, Co-Coach - $1,000
Doug Androli, Co-Coach - $1,000

Flag Football
Tanya Jensen, Assistant - $500
Krystal Quamme, Assistant - $500

Boys/Girls Track
David Harriman, Volunteer
Matthew VanHoudt, Volunteer
Macy Anderson, JH Track - $2,575
VI.B. Approve the Following Hires
VI.B.1. Claire Elness, Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
VI.B.2. Loryn Caldwell, Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
VI.B.3. Tatum Richards, Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
VI.B.4. Kayla Bronk, Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
VI.B.5. Marshaun Brown, Student Custodian - $14.41/hour
VI.B.6. Deanna Thibedeau, Assistant Cook/Baker - Band A-1-3/Step H $15.20/hour
VI.B.7. Adelia Atherton, Elementary Counselor - BS50/MS Step A, $48,140
VI.C. Approve the Following Resignation
VI.C.1. Tiffany Schmidtke, Elementary Teacher effective
June 2, 2025
VI.C.2. Sara Jeffries, SACC effective
April 11, 2025
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:
704 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System
706 Acceptance of Gifts
710 Extracurricular Transportation
721 Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
 
VIII.B. Single Site Update
IX. Action
IX.A. Approve Memo of Understanding Between ISD #2143 and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Education Association Local #7281 Union
IX.B. Approve the Following Policies:
201 Legal Status of the School Board
202 School Board Officers
203 Operation of the School Board - Governing Rules
203.1 School Board Procedures; Rules of Order
203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting
203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda
203.6 Consent Agendas
 
IX.C. Approve the Following Contracted Services
IX.C.1. 2024-2025 Contracted Agreement with Minnesota Valley Education District - Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing, $2,273.40.
IX.D. Motion to Rescind Policy 537 Student Pregnancy and Parental Status (1994).
___ Michael
___ Rezac
___ Schneider
___ Bakken
___ Stangler
___ Heuss
___ Tolzman
IX.E. Motion to Rescind Policy 538 Anti-Discrimination (1994)
___ Michael
___ Rezac
___ Schneider
___ Bakken
___ Stangler
___ Heuss
___ Tolzman
IX.F. Motion to Rescind Policy 539 Title IX  Grievance Procedures (1994)
___ Michael
___ Rezac
___ Schneider
___ Bakken
___ Stangler
___ Heuss
___ Tolzman
X. Personnel
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
May 19, 2025
June 23, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 25, 2025
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 28, 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. Recognition
Subject:
IV. Educational Presentation
Subject:
IV.A. Presentation and Approval of Spring 2026 Band/Choir Trip
Presenter:
Jared Larson
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 2024-2025 Spring Coaches:
Clay Target

Tyson Cooley, Co-Coach - $1,000
Doug Androli, Co-Coach - $1,000

Flag Football
Tanya Jensen, Assistant - $500
Krystal Quamme, Assistant - $500

Boys/Girls Track
David Harriman, Volunteer
Matthew VanHoudt, Volunteer
Macy Anderson, JH Track - $2,575
Subject:
VI.B. Approve the Following Hires
Subject:
VI.B.1. Claire Elness, Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
Subject:
VI.B.2. Loryn Caldwell, Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
Subject:
VI.B.3. Tatum Richards, Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
Subject:
VI.B.4. Kayla Bronk, Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
Subject:
VI.B.5. Marshaun Brown, Student Custodian - $14.41/hour
Subject:
VI.B.6. Deanna Thibedeau, Assistant Cook/Baker - Band A-1-3/Step H $15.20/hour
Subject:
VI.B.7. Adelia Atherton, Elementary Counselor - BS50/MS Step A, $48,140
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. Approve the Following Resignation
Subject:
VI.C.1. Tiffany Schmidtke, Elementary Teacher effective
June 2, 2025
Subject:
VI.C.2. Sara Jeffries, SACC effective
April 11, 2025
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:
704 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System
706 Acceptance of Gifts
710 Extracurricular Transportation
721 Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Single Site Update
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Approve Memo of Understanding Between ISD #2143 and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Education Association Local #7281 Union
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve the Following Policies:
201 Legal Status of the School Board
202 School Board Officers
203 Operation of the School Board - Governing Rules
203.1 School Board Procedures; Rules of Order
203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting
203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda
203.6 Consent Agendas
 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Approve the Following Contracted Services
Subject:
IX.C.1. 2024-2025 Contracted Agreement with Minnesota Valley Education District - Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing, $2,273.40.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Motion to Rescind Policy 537 Student Pregnancy and Parental Status (1994).
___ Michael
___ Rezac
___ Schneider
___ Bakken
___ Stangler
___ Heuss
___ Tolzman
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Motion to Rescind Policy 538 Anti-Discrimination (1994)
___ Michael
___ Rezac
___ Schneider
___ Bakken
___ Stangler
___ Heuss
___ Tolzman
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.F. Motion to Rescind Policy 539 Title IX  Grievance Procedures (1994)
___ Michael
___ Rezac
___ Schneider
___ Bakken
___ Stangler
___ Heuss
___ Tolzman
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Personnel
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
May 19, 2025
June 23, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 25, 2025

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