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
III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
IV. Presentation
IV.A. Achievement and Integration Progress Report
IV.B. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Presentation (formerly World's Best Work Force)
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 2025-2026 Coaches:

Boys Basketball

Dennis Androli, Varsity Volunteer
Blake Seesz, JH - $2,575
Brody Holicky, JH - $2,575

Girls Basketball
Kristalyn Morris, 2nd Asst - $3,420
Adam Hackney, JH - $2,575
Ashley Bauer, JH (85%) - $2,188.75
Pam Heinz, JH (15%) - $386.25

Wrestling
John Miller, Volunteer
Morgan Skidmore, Volunteer
Michael Lambert, Volunteer
VI.B. Approve the Following New Hire
VI.B.1. Lidia Dorantes Collin, Student/Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
VI.B.2. Tasha Kilen, Administrative Assistant Morristown - BS23/Step 3, $16.23/hour
VI.B.3. Sam Stier, Open Gym Supervisor - $25.00/night
(Participants are charged $3 person at the door.)
VI.B.4. Matthew VanHoudt, Open Gym Supervisor - $25.00/night
(Participants are charged $3 person at the door.)
VII. Reports
VII.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal
Brandon Tagg, High School Principal
 
VII.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
VII.C. Board Member Reports
VII.D. Board Committee Reports
VII.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
VIII. Information / Discussion
VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse 
503 Student Attendance
505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees
705 Investments
VIII.B. Should we have a Work Session on December 11, 2025?
IX. Action
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
520 Student Surveys
520 FORM - Student Surveys
521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination
531 The Pledge of Allegiance 
IX.B. Approve the Student Teaching Agreement Between Bethany Lutheran College and WEM Public Schools to Commence 12/1/2025 through 6/30/2030.
X. Personnel
XI. Adjournment
 
Upcoming Meetings
December 15, 2025
January 8, 2026 Organizational Meeting
January 26, 2026
February 23, 2026
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 24, 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:
III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. Presentation
Subject:
IV.A. Achievement and Integration Progress Report
Presenter:
Brandon Tagg
Subject:
IV.B. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Presentation (formerly World's Best Work Force)
Presenter:
Mark Winter
Attachments:
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 2025-2026 Coaches:

Boys Basketball

Dennis Androli, Varsity Volunteer
Blake Seesz, JH - $2,575
Brody Holicky, JH - $2,575

Girls Basketball
Kristalyn Morris, 2nd Asst - $3,420
Adam Hackney, JH - $2,575
Ashley Bauer, JH (85%) - $2,188.75
Pam Heinz, JH (15%) - $386.25

Wrestling
John Miller, Volunteer
Morgan Skidmore, Volunteer
Michael Lambert, Volunteer
Subject:
VI.B. Approve the Following New Hire
Subject:
VI.B.1. Lidia Dorantes Collin, Student/Peer Tutor - $12.00/hour
Subject:
VI.B.2. Tasha Kilen, Administrative Assistant Morristown - BS23/Step 3, $16.23/hour
Subject:
VI.B.3. Sam Stier, Open Gym Supervisor - $25.00/night
(Participants are charged $3 person at the door.)
Subject:
VI.B.4. Matthew VanHoudt, Open Gym Supervisor - $25.00/night
(Participants are charged $3 person at the door.)
Subject:
VII. Reports
Subject:
VII.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal
Brandon Tagg, High 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. Mark Winter, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII. Information / Discussion
Subject:
VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse 
503 Student Attendance
505 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees
705 Investments
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Should we have a Work Session on December 11, 2025?
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
520 Student Surveys
520 FORM - Student Surveys
521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination
531 The Pledge of Allegiance 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve the Student Teaching Agreement Between Bethany Lutheran College and WEM Public Schools to Commence 12/1/2025 through 6/30/2030.
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Personnel
Subject:
XI. Adjournment
 
Upcoming Meetings
December 15, 2025
January 8, 2026 Organizational Meeting
January 26, 2026
February 23, 2026

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