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
II.D. Approve Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
III. Recognition
IV. Presentation
IV.A. ICS/ISG Presentation on Phase 2 Bid Scope
V. Approval of the Phase 2 Bid Scope
VI. 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.
VII. Consent Agenda
VII.A. Approve the Following Community Ed/Summer SACC Hires:
VII.A.1. Cash Wenker, Student Helper - $11.54/hour
VII.A.2. Marlie Jaspersen, Student Helper - $11.54/hour
VII.B. Approve Summer School Staff
VII.B.1. Susan Michael, Teacher - $38.48/hour
VII.B.2. Kaitlin Zellar, Teacher - $38.48/hour
VII.B.3. Angela Sammon, Teacher - $38.48/hour
VII.B.4. Melissa Dwyer, Paraprofessional - $16.09/hour
VII.C. Approve the Following Hires
VII.C.1. Sean Benz, Choral Teacher - BS/Step J, $54,460 
VII.C.2. Kimberly Miller - Long-Term Substitute 1st Grade Teacher 
VII.C.3. Kelci Halvorson, Social Media Manager - $28.00/hour (250 hours for one year)
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:
213 School Board Committees
214 Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members
402 Disability Nondiscrimination
403 Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees
 
IX.B. School Property Discussion
X. Action
X.A. Approve the Following Policies:
101.1 Name of the School District
407 Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substances
516 Student Medication and Telehealth
518 DNR-DNI Orders
X.B. Approve the Education Identity and Access Management Resolution to designate Mark Winter, Superintendent, as Designated Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity Access Management (IOwA)

X.C. Approve 2025-2026 Little Bucs Preschool Monthly Fees 
**UPDATED JUNE 30, 2025**

Family Yearly Gross Income (Amount to Pay in Full)

Family Yearly Gross Income 3-day Class HALF DAY 4-day Class HALF DAY 4-day Class FULL DAY
$75,000+ $145.00 ($1,305) $175.00 ($1,575) $310 ($2,790)
$30,000 - $74,999 $108.00 ($972) $132.00 ($1,188) $232.00 ($2,088)
$20,000 - $29,999 $76.00 ($684) $93.00 ($837) $155 ($1,395)
Below $20,000 $57.00 ($513) $67.00 ($603) $124.00 ($1,116)
X.D. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Minnesota Valley Action Council
X.E. Approve Resolution to Certify Updated District Population Estimate
X.F. Approve Resolution Adopting the School District's Fiscal Year 25 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan
X.G. Approve the 2024-2025 Revised Budget
X.H. Approve the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
X.I. Approve Agreement Concerning Staff Sharing Between ISD #829 Waseca and ISD #2143 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown for Extended School Year
X.J. DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED USERS AT OFFICIAL BANK(S) DEPOSITORY:

The Superintendent, Mark Winter effective July 1, 2025, and Business Manager, currently Margaret Jewison, are authorized users for all district accounts at the official district depositories and have discretion to designate one responsible employee as an additional authorized user on each account to assist in the day-to-day district operations.
XI. Personnel
XII. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
July 28, 2025
August 25, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 27, 2025
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 23, 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:
II.D. Approve Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
III. Recognition
Subject:
IV. Presentation
Subject:
IV.A. ICS/ISG Presentation on Phase 2 Bid Scope
Subject:
V. Approval of the Phase 2 Bid Scope
Subject:
VI. 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:
VII. Consent Agenda
Subject:
VII.A. Approve the Following Community Ed/Summer SACC Hires:
Subject:
VII.A.1. Cash Wenker, Student Helper - $11.54/hour
Subject:
VII.A.2. Marlie Jaspersen, Student Helper - $11.54/hour
Subject:
VII.B. Approve Summer School Staff
Subject:
VII.B.1. Susan Michael, Teacher - $38.48/hour
Subject:
VII.B.2. Kaitlin Zellar, Teacher - $38.48/hour
Subject:
VII.B.3. Angela Sammon, Teacher - $38.48/hour
Subject:
VII.B.4. Melissa Dwyer, Paraprofessional - $16.09/hour
Subject:
VII.C. Approve the Following Hires
Subject:
VII.C.1. Sean Benz, Choral Teacher - BS/Step J, $54,460 
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C.2. Kimberly Miller - Long-Term Substitute 1st Grade Teacher 
Subject:
VII.C.3. Kelci Halvorson, Social Media Manager - $28.00/hour (250 hours for one year)
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:
213 School Board Committees
214 Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members
402 Disability Nondiscrimination
403 Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees
 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. School Property Discussion
Subject:
X. Action
Subject:
X.A. Approve the Following Policies:
101.1 Name of the School District
407 Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substances
516 Student Medication and Telehealth
518 DNR-DNI Orders
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Approve the Education Identity and Access Management Resolution to designate Mark Winter, Superintendent, as Designated Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity Access Management (IOwA)
Attachments:
Subject:

X.C. Approve 2025-2026 Little Bucs Preschool Monthly Fees 
**UPDATED JUNE 30, 2025**

Family Yearly Gross Income (Amount to Pay in Full)

Family Yearly Gross Income 3-day Class HALF DAY 4-day Class HALF DAY 4-day Class FULL DAY
$75,000+ $145.00 ($1,305) $175.00 ($1,575) $310 ($2,790)
$30,000 - $74,999 $108.00 ($972) $132.00 ($1,188) $232.00 ($2,088)
$20,000 - $29,999 $76.00 ($684) $93.00 ($837) $155 ($1,395)
Below $20,000 $57.00 ($513) $67.00 ($603) $124.00 ($1,116)
Subject:
X.D. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Minnesota Valley Action Council
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E. Approve Resolution to Certify Updated District Population Estimate
Attachments:
Subject:
X.F. Approve Resolution Adopting the School District's Fiscal Year 25 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
X.G. Approve the 2024-2025 Revised Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
X.H. Approve the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
X.I. Approve Agreement Concerning Staff Sharing Between ISD #829 Waseca and ISD #2143 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown for Extended School Year
Attachments:
Subject:
X.J. DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED USERS AT OFFICIAL BANK(S) DEPOSITORY:

The Superintendent, Mark Winter effective July 1, 2025, and Business Manager, currently Margaret Jewison, are authorized users for all district accounts at the official district depositories and have discretion to designate one responsible employee as an additional authorized user on each account to assist in the day-to-day district operations.
Subject:
XI. Personnel
Subject:
XII. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
July 28, 2025
August 25, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 27, 2025

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