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. Truth in Taxation Hearing - Review 2025-2026 Budget and Allow for Public Comment
III.B. Presentation of 2024-2025 Financial Audit
IV. Recognition
IV.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
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 2025-2026 Seniority Lists
VI.B. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Coaches:

Girls Basketball
Bruce Velzke - Varsity Volunteer 
Addyson Taylor - Varsity Volunteer

Boys Basketball
Dennis Androli - Change from Volunteer (approved 11/24/25) to 2nd Assistant, $3,420
VI.C. Approve the Following Lane Change
VI.C.1. Kelci Halvorson, MS to MS30 effective January 15, 2026
VI.C.2. Cameron Jensen, BS10 to MS30 effective January 15, 2026
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:
423 Employee-Student Relationships
525 Violence Prevention (Applicable to Students and Staff)
526 Hazing Prohibition
610 Field Trips
 
VIII.B. Morristown Building Update
IX. Action
IX.A. Acceptance of 2024-2025 Financial Audit
IX.B. Certify the Taxes Payable 2026 Levy in the amount of $4,904,598.43, 
 
IX.C. Approve Application for Boys and Girls Track Cooperative Sponsorship Between WEM and JWP for 2025-2027 Seasons
IX.D. Approve the Following 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
X. Personnel
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
January 8, 2026 Organizational Meeting
January 26, 2026
February 23, 2026
March 23, 2026
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 15, 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. Truth in Taxation Hearing - Review 2025-2026 Budget and Allow for Public Comment
Presenter:
Margaret Jewison
Subject:
III.B. Presentation of 2024-2025 Financial Audit
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. Recognition
Subject:
IV.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
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 2025-2026 Seniority Lists
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Coaches:

Girls Basketball
Bruce Velzke - Varsity Volunteer 
Addyson Taylor - Varsity Volunteer

Boys Basketball
Dennis Androli - Change from Volunteer (approved 11/24/25) to 2nd Assistant, $3,420
Subject:
VI.C. Approve the Following Lane Change
Subject:
VI.C.1. Kelci Halvorson, MS to MS30 effective January 15, 2026
Subject:
VI.C.2. Cameron Jensen, BS10 to MS30 effective January 15, 2026
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:
423 Employee-Student Relationships
525 Violence Prevention (Applicable to Students and Staff)
526 Hazing Prohibition
610 Field Trips
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Morristown Building Update
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Acceptance of 2024-2025 Financial Audit
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Certify the Taxes Payable 2026 Levy in the amount of $4,904,598.43, 
 
Subject:
IX.C. Approve Application for Boys and Girls Track Cooperative Sponsorship Between WEM and JWP for 2025-2027 Seasons
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Approve the Following 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:
X. Personnel
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
January 8, 2026 Organizational Meeting
January 26, 2026
February 23, 2026
March 23, 2026

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