Meeting Agenda
I. 6:00 P.M. Open Forum:  Ben Stommes, Ann Lemke, Joel Baumgarten
II. Call meeting to Order @ 6:30
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approval of the Agenda
 
V. Consent Agenda
V.A. Minutes -attached
V.B. Personnel Actions  -attached
VI. Finance
VI.A. Approve bills -attached
VI.B. Monthly enrollment update  -attached
VI.C. Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts - attached
VII. Board Business
 
VII.A. Para position at Elementary posted for a Special Ed Para-Posted
 
VII.B. PFLM and NIS information for Board review - attached
VII.C. Introduce German Guests—Donna Orbeck
Present 1st
VII.D. Girl Scouts Presentation on Eden Valley Elementary beautification project 
Present 2nd
VII.E. The Glory Days committee would like to deliver a report to the School Board regarding the EVW athletic field, and seeks approval from the Board to proceed with the project that will be on school district property.
VII.F. Per statute, administration will share the bargaining group Seniority Lists to be posted and then approved by the board in December -attached

 
VII.G. Recommendation to approve the MSHSL Form A Resolution to offset student activity fees — attached
 
VII.H. Recommendation to approve the MSHSL Form B Resolution to assist the district in providing seminars and training opportunities for students and faculty -attached
 
VII.I. Holly Hansen will discuss a possible change from Arbiterpay to Bounce.
VII.J. Discuss District Maintenance Assistant position
VIII. Board Member Updates and Reports
VIII.A. Student-Schoolboard Representative Updates
VIII.B. Superintendent Report 

1. Teacher Negotiations Update
  • Language
  • Finance
  • Next Meeting on 10-13 at 6pm
2. Transition
  • Activities
  • Meetings
  • Visibility
  • Committees
3. Events
  • Fall Sports
  • Homecoming
  • Safety Drills
4. Insurance Update
  • Gallagher Broker
  • Sourcewell Contract
  • Increase 15%
  • Opening for Life Insurance to all staff
  • Notified Staff
5. PFML
  • State mandate
  • Starts 1-1-2026
  • All paid employees
6. Audit
  • Week of 10-27 to 10-31
  • Alisa is preparing
7.  Calendar 2026-27
  • School Year
  • Board
8. Curriculum and Testing
  • MCA scores released 
  • Math 1st in area
  • Reading 2nd in area
  • Science 2nd in area
  • Above state average in all
  • Still room for improvement
9. Government
  • Shut down issues?
VIII.C. Elementary Principal Report
 
VIII.D. Secondary Principal Report
IX. Other Business:
IX.A. 2026-27 Calendar option to start before Labor Day:
  • Put together 2 options for choice of committee
  • Vote to allow that option
IX.B. Discuss a separate cell phone be provided to the Technology Director. 
X. Items to be considered at the next meeting
X.A. Melissa Notch will present the CACR report and goals.
X.B. Food Service Director, Amanda Bruntlett, will present the annual Food Service update.
XI. Adjourn the meeting
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. 6:00 P.M. Open Forum:  Ben Stommes, Ann Lemke, Joel Baumgarten
Subject:
II. Call meeting to Order @ 6:30
Description:
Subject:
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
Following the Pledge, the Board Chair will welcome staff and guests to the meeting
Subject:
IV. Approval of the Agenda
 
Subject:
V. Consent Agenda
Subject:
V.A. Minutes -attached
Subject:
V.B. Personnel Actions  -attached
Subject:
VI. Finance
Subject:
VI.A. Approve bills -attached
Subject:
VI.B. Monthly enrollment update  -attached
Subject:
VI.C. Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts - attached
Subject:
VII. Board Business
 
Subject:
VII.A. Para position at Elementary posted for a Special Ed Para-Posted
 
Subject:
VII.B. PFLM and NIS information for Board review - attached
Subject:
VII.C. Introduce German Guests—Donna Orbeck
Present 1st
Subject:
VII.D. Girl Scouts Presentation on Eden Valley Elementary beautification project 
Present 2nd
Description:
Girl Scout presentation on Nature Area cleanup project.
Subject:
VII.E. The Glory Days committee would like to deliver a report to the School Board regarding the EVW athletic field, and seeks approval from the Board to proceed with the project that will be on school district property.
Subject:
VII.F. Per statute, administration will share the bargaining group Seniority Lists to be posted and then approved by the board in December -attached

 
Subject:
VII.G. Recommendation to approve the MSHSL Form A Resolution to offset student activity fees — attached
 
Subject:
VII.H. Recommendation to approve the MSHSL Form B Resolution to assist the district in providing seminars and training opportunities for students and faculty -attached
 
Subject:
VII.I. Holly Hansen will discuss a possible change from Arbiterpay to Bounce.
Subject:
VII.J. Discuss District Maintenance Assistant position
Subject:
VIII. Board Member Updates and Reports
Subject:
VIII.A. Student-Schoolboard Representative Updates
Subject:
VIII.B. Superintendent Report 

1. Teacher Negotiations Update
  • Language
  • Finance
  • Next Meeting on 10-13 at 6pm
2. Transition
  • Activities
  • Meetings
  • Visibility
  • Committees
3. Events
  • Fall Sports
  • Homecoming
  • Safety Drills
4. Insurance Update
  • Gallagher Broker
  • Sourcewell Contract
  • Increase 15%
  • Opening for Life Insurance to all staff
  • Notified Staff
5. PFML
  • State mandate
  • Starts 1-1-2026
  • All paid employees
6. Audit
  • Week of 10-27 to 10-31
  • Alisa is preparing
7.  Calendar 2026-27
  • School Year
  • Board
8. Curriculum and Testing
  • MCA scores released 
  • Math 1st in area
  • Reading 2nd in area
  • Science 2nd in area
  • Above state average in all
  • Still room for improvement
9. Government
  • Shut down issues?
Subject:
VIII.C. Elementary Principal Report
 
Description:
1) Donuts with Grown Ups on October 2 and 3 was very well attended.  Over 600 donuts were served at Eden Valley Elementary.

2) Completed data meetings the last 2 Fridays.  ADSIS and Title One schedules are being finalized based on assessment data, teacher input, and parent permission.

3) Title One Night is October 23 at Eden Valley Elementary.  Several presentations by teaching and mental health staff to help improve student success.
 
Subject:
VIII.D. Secondary Principal Report
Subject:
IX. Other Business:
Subject:
IX.A. 2026-27 Calendar option to start before Labor Day:
  • Put together 2 options for choice of committee
  • Vote to allow that option
Subject:
IX.B. Discuss a separate cell phone be provided to the Technology Director. 
Subject:
X. Items to be considered at the next meeting
Subject:
X.A. Melissa Notch will present the CACR report and goals.
Subject:
X.B. Food Service Director, Amanda Bruntlett, will present the annual Food Service update.
Subject:
XI. Adjourn the meeting

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