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. High School Course Catalog Options
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 New Hire
VI.A.1. Nolan Grose - Volunteer Supervisor for Baseball Open Gym
VI.A.2. Patty Pettis - FCCLA, $837 (for half of the school year)
VI.B. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Coach
VI.B.1. Boys Basketball
Tauston Taylor - Varsity Volunteer
VI.C. Approve the Following Resignation
VI.C.1. Tricia Slayton - Paraprofessional
Effective January 16, 2026
VI.D. Approve the Following Lane Change
VI.D.1. Cameron Jensen, BS10 to MS20 (corrected from MS30 to MS20) effective January 15, 2026 
VI.E. Approve the Revised Additional Assignment Roster for the 2025-2026 School Year
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:
511 Student Fundraising
612.1 Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title 1 Programs redline
615 Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPS,      Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students redline
619 Staff Development for Standards redline

 
VIII.B. Discuss Possible February Work Session (Thurs. 2/12/2026)
IX. Action
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
423 Employee-Student Relationships
525 Violence Prevention (Applicable to Students and Staff)
526 Hazing Prohibition
610 Field Trips
IX.B. Approve the Proposal for Human Resources and Payroll Services
IX.C. Approve the HVAC Renovation Phase II Asbestos Removal Bid Results
X. Personnel
XI. Adjournment

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Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 26, 2026 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. High School Course Catalog Options
Presenter:
Brandon Tagg
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 New Hire
Subject:
VI.A.1. Nolan Grose - Volunteer Supervisor for Baseball Open Gym
Subject:
VI.A.2. Patty Pettis - FCCLA, $837 (for half of the school year)
Subject:
VI.B. Approve the Following 2025-2026 Coach
Subject:
VI.B.1. Boys Basketball
Tauston Taylor - Varsity Volunteer
Subject:
VI.C. Approve the Following Resignation
Subject:
VI.C.1. Tricia Slayton - Paraprofessional
Effective January 16, 2026
Subject:
VI.D. Approve the Following Lane Change
Subject:
VI.D.1. Cameron Jensen, BS10 to MS20 (corrected from MS30 to MS20) effective January 15, 2026 
Subject:
VI.E. Approve the Revised Additional Assignment Roster for the 2025-2026 School Year
Attachments:
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:
511 Student Fundraising
612.1 Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title 1 Programs redline
615 Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPS,      Section 504 Plans, and LEP Students redline
619 Staff Development for Standards redline

 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Discuss Possible February Work Session (Thurs. 2/12/2026)
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
423 Employee-Student Relationships
525 Violence Prevention (Applicable to Students and Staff)
526 Hazing Prohibition
610 Field Trips
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve the Proposal for Human Resources and Payroll Services
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Approve the HVAC Renovation Phase II Asbestos Removal Bid Results
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Personnel
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
February 23, 2026
March 23, 2026
April 27, 2026

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