December 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER: Pledge of Allegiance
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2. MEMBERS PRESENT:
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Barsness, Christianson, Gugisberg, Holtberg, Meyer, Reichmann, Zavadil
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3. MEMBERS ABSENT:
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Barsness, Christianson, Gugisberg, Holtberg, Meyer, Reichmann, Zavadil
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4. APPROVE AGENDA: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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5. VISITOR'S COMMENTS:
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6. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND HONORS:
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7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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7.A. 11/23/2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes
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8. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CLAIMS & ACCOUNTS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Description:
Finance Director, Vicki Moen will review this months claims, accounts, donations/gifts and investement report.
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8.A. Summary of Bills: (Appendix)
Presenter:
Vicki Moen, Finance Director
Description:
Vicki Moen, Finance Director will answer board member questions related to payment of bills and claims.
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8.B. Investment Update: (Appendix)
Presenter:
Vicki Moen, Finance Director
Description:
Vicki Moen, Finance Director will answer board member questions related to MAS Investments.
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8.C. November Food Service Report: (Appendix)
Presenter:
Vicki Moen, Finance Director
Description:
Vicki Moen, Finance Director will answer board member questions related to November Food Service Report.
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8.D. Revenue Report & Expenditure Reports: (Appendices)
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8.E. School Enrollment Report: (December 2020) (Appendix)
Presenter:
Rick Ellingworth
Description:
Interim Superintendent, Rick Ellingworth will answer school board member questions related to the December Enrollment Report.
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8.F. Final Audit Report: (Appendix)
Presenter:
Vicki Moen, Finance Director
Description:
The administration has received the finalized copy of the FY2020 audit report.
Motion was passed at the regular board meeting on November 16, 2020 to accept the fund balances. Now that School Board members have received copy of the final report, and after any discussion or questions, the administration requests school board take action to approve the final June 30, 2020 school district audit.
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9. CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO 12212020 ACCEPTING DONATIONS/GIFTS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Presenter:
Vicki Moen, Finance Director
Description:
WHEREAS, State Statute 465.03, Gifts to Municipalities, states, in part, that "Any city, county school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor."; and;
WHEREAS, Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full, and; WHEREAS, The Minnewaska Area Schools has received and accepted the following donations on December 21, 2020 THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Minnewaska Area Schools gratefully accepts these donations for the purposes listed above. Where upon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Minnewaska Area School Board this 21, day of December, 2020.
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10. REQUEST FOR MAS SCHOOL BOARD TO CERTIFY THE 2020 PAYABLE 2021 TAX LEVY: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Presenter:
Superintendent Chip Rankin
Description:
Superintendent Chip Rankin made a virtual presentation of the proposed 2020 Payable 2021 Tax Levy at the Truth in Taxation Meeting earlier this evening.
The administration recommends the School Board take action to approve the Final Certification of the 2020, Payable 2021 Tax Levy as presented. A formal motion identifying all proposed levy amounts is shown below. Following discussion, a motion is recommended: 2020 PAYABLE 2021 MAXIMUM LEVY LIMITATION
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11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF VERIZON SITE AND DESIGN AT STARBUCK CAMPUS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Description:
The facilities committee will meet prior to this meeting with Brian Kabat with Verizon to answer committee questions about the location of a potential cellular tower on the Starbuck campus. Attached is Verizon's site design/locations. The first and second priority sites have been identified.
After school board discussion, the administration requests a motion approving one site or another. Motion ___________ Second _________________ Result_____________
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12. UPDATE ON BUS DROP OFF AND PICK UP:
Presenter:
Nate Meissner
Description:
All three principals, Nate Meissner, Sarah Suchy, and Scott Lempka will be present to discuss.
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13. DISCUSSION ON TEACHER PREPARATION TIME REQUIREMENT MANDATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDERS 20-94 & 20-95: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Presenter:
Rick Ellingworth
Description:
Governor Walz's Executive Order 20-94 and 20-95 provides school districts with guidance on Safe Return to School. Part of that guidance was to provide thirty minutes of instructional time per day to allow teacher preperation time for any teacher providing distance or hybrid instruction, in addition to any preperation time which the teacher is entitled to by statue.
Interim Superintendent Ellingworth will introduce the calendar shown as an exhibit to identify days in the remainder of the school year that will be dedicated to providing the planning time. Ellingworth has met with the K-6 grade staff (teachers and principals) who have indicated agreement with this plan. Following the presentation and board discussion, a motion is requested. Motion__________________ Second _____________ Result ___________
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14. PROPOSED LEARNING SCENARIO CHANGE-COMMAND TEAM UPDATE EFFECTIVE 12/21/2020: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Presenter:
Diane Meyer, Ted Reichmann, Rick Ellingworth
Description:
School Board Members serving on the Command Team will present the school board with proposed Learning Scenario changes finalized at the most recent CICT meeting.
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15. FLEXIBLE LEARNING YEAR: (APPENDICES) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Presenter:
Angie Van Zee and Rick Ellingworth
Description:
Last year, the School District received approval from MDE for a special one-year approval of an early start (Pre Labor Day) to our school year.
MDE has notified the District it may apply for Flexible Learning Year Approval that may be approved for up to three years. Applications are due March, 19, 2021. Attached to this item are three calendars representing school start dates for school years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024. Also attached are three calendars indicating projected start dates if we return to the traditional (post Labor Day start Calendars). Following discussion, School Board members may direct the administration to proceed with the application process for the next three years if it is something the board determines it wants to pursue. Board action may be appropriate. Motion _______________ Second ___________ Result ________________
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16. WORLDS BEST WORKFORCE: (APPENDIX)
Presenter:
Scott Lempka
Description:
The "Striving for the World’s Best Workforce" bill was passed in 2013 to ensure every school district in the state is making strides to increase student performance. Each district must develop a plan that addresses the following five goals:
The administration has been in correspondence with MDE and will take this year to complete a newly developed WBWF plan. MAS Elementary School Principal, Scott Lempka will present WBWF planning that is currently underway and answer any questions school board members may have. No board action is required at this time.
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17. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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17.A. New Hires:
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17.A.1. Leah Hagen, Childcare Assistant at ASEP/Laker Legends, Grade 3 Step 3, effective 12/01/2020
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17.B. Resignations:
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17.B.1. Brandon Flaherty, Emotional Behavioral Tech, effective 11/17/2020
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17.B.2. Lori Schuler, Foodservice & Custodian, effective 11/25/2020
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18. SECOND READING APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES:
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18.A. 417-Chemical Use and Abuse
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18.B. 501-School Weapons Policy
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18.C. 503-Student Attendance
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19. OTHER:
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20. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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21. ADJOURN: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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