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. 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 2025-2026 Coaches:

Cross Country

Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,008

Cheer
Tiffany Schmidtke, Head Coach - $3,472

Volleyball
Crystal Lamont, Head Coach - $6,008
Kelci Halvorson, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Ken Trnka, Volunteer
Haley Schaaf, Junior High - $2,575

Football
Sam Stier, Head Coach - $6,008
Cory Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Chad Atherton, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Connor Scharf, 2nd Assistant - $3,420
Bill John, Volunteer
Cameron Jensen, Volunteer
Jon Bakken, Volunteer
Mark Thompson, Volunteer
Mark Stier, Volunteer
Doug Androli, Junior High - $2,575
Sam Gavin, Junior High - $2,575

Wrestling
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,008
Mike Richards, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Colin Ayers, Volunteer
Brady Ayers, Volunteer

Boys Basketball
Davis Schuster, Head Coach - $6,008
Matthew VanHoudt, 1st Assistant - $4,283

Girls Basketball
Tobin Pope, Head Coach - $6,008
Kari Roth, 1st Assistant - $4,283
 
V.B. Approve the Following Hires
V.B.1. Courtney Konakowitz, 5th/6th Grade English - BS50/MS, Step E, $54,180
V.B.2. Elise Swenson, 4th Grade Teacher - BS/Step A, $41,740 
V.C. Approve the Following Lane Change
V.C.1. Samuel Gavin, BS to BS10 effective September 15, 2025
V.D. Approve the Following Summer School Staff
V.D.1. Shari LeMieux, Paraprofessional - $19.65/hour
V.E. Approve the Following Summer School Bus Drivers
V.E.1. Kari Cole, Special Ed Bus Driver - $31.48/hour
V.E.2. Heather Suemnick, Route Driver - $58.30/route
V.E.3. Roger Lamont, Route Driver - $58.30/route
V.F. Approve the Following Resignation
V.F.1. Kelsey Schiefelbein, 4th Grade Teacher Effective 7/15/2025
VI. Reports
VI.A. Principals' Reports
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
Myles Knutson, Middle School Principal
 
VI.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
VI.C. Board Member Reports
VI.D. Board Committee Reports
VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
VII. Information / Discussion
VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
209 Code of Ethics
421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members
533 Wellness
903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
VII.B. Discuss May 2026 Last Student Day and Staff Packing/Moving
VIII. Action
VIII.A. Approve the Following 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
VIII.B. Motion to Rescind Policy 541 Policy and Procedure for Parents Visiting or Calling Students During the School Day (1994). New policy is 903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites.
VIII.C. Motion to Rescind Policy 540 School Trespassing Procedures (1994). 
VIII.D. Approve Bid for Dairy Products
VIII.E. Approve the 2025-2026 Waterville Elementary, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School, and Morristown Student Handbooks
VIII.F. Approve the 2025-2026 Activities Handbook
VIII.G. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Calendar Change:
Teacher Workshop Week is Monday 8/25/2025 - Thursday 8/28/2025
VIII.H. Approve the Following Memberships:
VIII.H.1. Approve the 2025-2026 Membership Agreement with South Central Service Cooperative, $1,345
VIII.H.2. Approve the 2025-2026 MREA Membership Dues, $1,843
VIII.H.3. 2025-2026 Minnesota School Board Association Dues, Policy Services, and Boardbook Subscription Renewal $7,881
VIII.I. Approve Facility Usage Agreement with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc
IX. Personnel
X. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
August 14, 2025 Work Session
August 25, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 24, 2025
December 15, 2025
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 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:
II.D. Approve Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
III. Recognition
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 2025-2026 Coaches:

Cross Country

Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,008

Cheer
Tiffany Schmidtke, Head Coach - $3,472

Volleyball
Crystal Lamont, Head Coach - $6,008
Kelci Halvorson, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Ken Trnka, Volunteer
Haley Schaaf, Junior High - $2,575

Football
Sam Stier, Head Coach - $6,008
Cory Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Chad Atherton, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Connor Scharf, 2nd Assistant - $3,420
Bill John, Volunteer
Cameron Jensen, Volunteer
Jon Bakken, Volunteer
Mark Thompson, Volunteer
Mark Stier, Volunteer
Doug Androli, Junior High - $2,575
Sam Gavin, Junior High - $2,575

Wrestling
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,008
Mike Richards, 1st Assistant - $4,283
Colin Ayers, Volunteer
Brady Ayers, Volunteer

Boys Basketball
Davis Schuster, Head Coach - $6,008
Matthew VanHoudt, 1st Assistant - $4,283

Girls Basketball
Tobin Pope, Head Coach - $6,008
Kari Roth, 1st Assistant - $4,283
 
Subject:
V.B. Approve the Following Hires
Subject:
V.B.1. Courtney Konakowitz, 5th/6th Grade English - BS50/MS, Step E, $54,180
Attachments:
Subject:
V.B.2. Elise Swenson, 4th Grade Teacher - BS/Step A, $41,740 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.C. Approve the Following Lane Change
Subject:
V.C.1. Samuel Gavin, BS to BS10 effective September 15, 2025
Subject:
V.D. Approve the Following Summer School Staff
Subject:
V.D.1. Shari LeMieux, Paraprofessional - $19.65/hour
Subject:
V.E. Approve the Following Summer School Bus Drivers
Subject:
V.E.1. Kari Cole, Special Ed Bus Driver - $31.48/hour
Subject:
V.E.2. Heather Suemnick, Route Driver - $58.30/route
Subject:
V.E.3. Roger Lamont, Route Driver - $58.30/route
Subject:
V.F. Approve the Following Resignation
Subject:
V.F.1. Kelsey Schiefelbein, 4th Grade Teacher Effective 7/15/2025
Subject:
VI. Reports
Subject:
VI.A. Principals' Reports
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
Myles Knutson, Middle School Principal
 
Subject:
VI.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. Board Member Reports
Subject:
VI.D. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
Subject:
VII. Information / Discussion
Subject:
VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
209 Code of Ethics
421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members
533 Wellness
903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Discuss May 2026 Last Student Day and Staff Packing/Moving
Subject:
VIII. Action
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve the Following 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:
VIII.B. Motion to Rescind Policy 541 Policy and Procedure for Parents Visiting or Calling Students During the School Day (1994). New policy is 903 Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites.
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Motion to Rescind Policy 540 School Trespassing Procedures (1994). 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve Bid for Dairy Products
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve the 2025-2026 Waterville Elementary, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School, and Morristown Student Handbooks
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F. Approve the 2025-2026 Activities Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.G. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Calendar Change:
Teacher Workshop Week is Monday 8/25/2025 - Thursday 8/28/2025
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.H. Approve the Following Memberships:
Subject:
VIII.H.1. Approve the 2025-2026 Membership Agreement with South Central Service Cooperative, $1,345
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.H.2. Approve the 2025-2026 MREA Membership Dues, $1,843
Subject:
VIII.H.3. 2025-2026 Minnesota School Board Association Dues, Policy Services, and Boardbook Subscription Renewal $7,881
Subject:
VIII.I. Approve Facility Usage Agreement with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Personnel
Subject:
X. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
August 14, 2025 Work Session
August 25, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 24, 2025
December 15, 2025

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