May 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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. 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 Resignations:

V.A.1. Andrew Stumbo, HS and Elementary Choir Music
Effective May 30, 2025

V.A.2. Deanna Thibedeau, Assistant Cook/Baker Morristown 
Effective 5/7/2025

V.A.3. Abby Butzer Ireland, Junior High English
Effective May 30, 2025

V.A.4. Patty Whitehurst, K-8 Yearbook Advisor
Effective at the end of 2024-2025 School Year

V.B. Approve the Following Retirement

V.B.1. Becky Vollbrecht, Paraprofessional (25 Years of Service)
Effective May 29, 2025

V.C. Approve the Following Community Ed/Summer SACC Hires:

V.C.1. Anna Nielsen, Student Helper - $11.54/hour

V.C.2. Brody Holicky, Adult Helper - $13.54/hour

V.D. Approve Continuing Contract Teachers (Tenure):

V.D.1. Madysson Dufault, BS/Step C - $44,280

V.D.2. Kelci Halvorson, MS/Step G - $57,480

V.D.3. Andi O'Neil, MS/Step E - $54,180

V.D.4. MaryAnn Eich, BS/Step L - $57,770

V.D.5. Skyler Petry, MS/Step B - $49,590

V.D.6. Christopher Dahle, MS/Step E - $54,180

V.D.7. Hillary Hebl, MS/Step N - $70,710

V.E. Approve Non-Tenured Teacher Contracts:

V.E.1. Cameron Jensen, BS10/Step B - $44,230

V.E.2. Jennifer Bowen, MS20/Step G - $60,850

V.E.3. Connor Scharf, BS/Step B - $42,990

V.E.4. Kelly Stanton-Nutt, MS30/Step N - $77,010

V.E.5. Allysa Bruns, BS/Step B - $42,990

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. John Regan, Superintendent

VII. Information / Discussion

VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
101.1 Name of the School District
407 Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substances
516 Student Medication and Telehealth
518 DNR-DNI Orders

VIII. Action

VIII.A. 2025-2026 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

VIII.B. Approve the Following Policies:
704 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System
706 Acceptance of Gifts
710 Extracurricular Transportation
721 Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources

VIII.C. Approve the Following Contracts:

VIII.C.1. 2025-2026 School Psychologist, Shawna Petersen-Brown

VIII.C.2. 2025-2026 School Psychologist Intern, Janet Bechtold

VIII.D. Approve Lease Agreement between Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Independent School District #2143

IX. Personnel

IX.A. Approve Resolution (Roll Call Vote) on the Termination and Non-renewal of the Teaching Contract for: 
___ Michael
___ Rezac
___ Schneider
___ Bakken
___ Stangler
___ Heuss
___ Tolzman

IX.A.1. Lindsey Janssen, Probationary Teacher

X. Single Site Presentation

XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
June 12, 2025 Special Meeting
June 23, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 25, 2025