November 15, 2021 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, Gugisberg, Holtberg, T. Reichmann, Zavadil, A. Reichmann, Lagred |
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3. APPROVE AGENDA: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by , seconded by , to approve the agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____ Motion carried. |
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4. VISITOR'S COMMENTS:
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OPEN FORUM PROCEDURES: 1. The open forum will be held at the beginning of the meeting. 2. Those wishing to speak should sign up and indicate the topic at the beginning of the meeting. 3. A maximum time of 20 minutes will be allowed for the open forum. 4. A basic guide of three people per topic with a maximum of five minutes per person. 5. Those speaking will state their name and address prior to speaking. 6. Statements should be limited to the issues only. 7. Apply the "Golden Rule" during presentations. 8. The board retains the right to respond or not, but may discuss the item. 9. Personal/Personnel issues will not be heard or discussed |
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5. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND HONORS:
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Minnewaska Lakers Varsity Soccer Congratulations to Laker Head Boys’ Varsity Soccer coach Ted Hill on being named the 2021 Section 8A Coach of the Year and MSHSSCA (Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association) State Class A Coach of the year. Coach Hill’s Laker Boys’ Soccer team completed the season with a 9-5 record and finished second in the Granite Ridge Conference with a 7-2 record. Coach Hill just completed his 26 year of coaching the Minnewaska Laker Soccer team. Congratulations to Coach Ted Hill. Minnewaska Lakers Cross-Country Congratulations to Laker Head Coach Cross-Country coach Jennifer Johnsrud and Assistant Coach Linda Mills on being named the 2021 Head and Assistant Section 6A Coaches of the Year for Cross-Country. This year marked the third consecutive year that the Laker girls team won the West Central Conference Championship. The 2021 team is also the first Laker Cross-Country team in Minnewaska Area history to earn a trip to the Minnesota State Class A Cross-Country Meet. Congratulations to Head Coach Jennifer Johnsrud and Assistant Coach Linda Mills.
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Monday, October 18, 2021, Regular School Board Meeting. Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the minutes of the meetings as listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____ Motion carried.
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7. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CLAIMS, ACCOUNTS, DONATIONS AND GIFTS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by ____________________, seconded by ______________________, to approve the Claims & Accounts totaling $1,707,935.57. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred Motion carried. |
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7.A. SUMMARY OF BILLS
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Chip Rankin, Superintendent, will present the summary of bills attached to the agenda.
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7.B. INVESTMENT REPORT
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Chip Rankin, Superintendent, will present the monthly investment report. The report is attached to the agenda.
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7.C. FOODSERVICE REPORT
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The monthly Food Service Report will be presented by Chip Rankin, Superintendent. The report is attached.
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7.D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
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The monthly Revenue and Expenditure Reports are attached to the agenda and will be presented by Superintendent, Chip Rankin.
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7.E. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT:
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Superintendent, Chip Rankin, will present his monthly report.
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8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11152021 ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve Resolution No. 11152021 accepting the donations to the school district. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred Motion carried.
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9. THE DISTRICT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021 AND FY 2022:
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This document does not need board action at this time. Districts are required to post this in the local newspapers annually and prior to the end of November.
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10. PRESENTATION OF THE "CARING DURING COVID" (CDC) PRESENTATION BY LEADERSHIP OF THE MINNEWASKA TEACHER ASSOCIATION
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Chris Bennes
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Minnewaska Teacher Association (MTA) President, Chris Bennes will make a presentation introducing the Caring During COVID Program the MTA will be implementing. Following the presentation and school board questions, the administration intends to request a budget be set aside to blend with the CDC program recognizing support for all district staff directly impacted by COVID. School Board action approving a budget amount may be appropriate. Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to allocate $_________________ towards the caring During COVID (CDC) ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred Motion carried. |
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11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTITUTE TEACHING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MINNEWASKA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Superintendent Rankin will discuss the memorandum of understanding with the teachers union group. Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the Memorandum of Undersanding with the Minnewaska Teachers Association on Substitute Teaching. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____ Motion carried.
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12. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING 2021-2022 SENIORITY LISTS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATION TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Lakeland Mental Health Center will provide Employee Assistance Program development, training, promotion, organizational services, and assessment/referral services in order to establish and maintain a successful program. EAP sessions are defined as short-term counseling sessions. Therefore, they are not available to individuals already involved in an episode of care. The MAS agrees to reimburse LMHC at a rate of $100 per hour, per clinician. This contract will be effective from January 1, 2022-December 31, 2023. Motion by _________________, seconded by ______________________, to approve administration to sign the Employee Assistance Program Agreement with Lakeland Mental Health Center. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred Motion carried.
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14. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT OF BLEACHERS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Presenter:
Chip Rankin
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The bleachers in the Pool area, Elementary Gymnasium, Auxiliary Gym, and Main Gym need to be replaced. The bleachers in these areas are thirty-plus years old. The bleachers in all locations listed are outdated, in many cases have unrepairable wear and damage, not up to ADA compliance and other codes. After board discussion, a motion will be needed. Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the replacement of the bleachers at, Minnewaska Elementary School Gymnasium, Pool Area, Auxiliary Gym and Main Gym at the High Schoole. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____ Motion carried.
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15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF UPGRADE FOR THE BLEACHERS OF THE FOOTBALL/TRACK STADIUM: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Presenter:
Chip Rankin
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The bleachers located at the football and track and field stadium are in need of an upgrade. The installation of the handrails will bring these bleachers up to code, and be safer for spectators. After discussion, a motion should be made. Motion by _________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the upgrade of the football/track and field bleachers. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____ Motion carried.
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16. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICTS WORLD'S BEST WORKFORCE REPORT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION)(ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Principal, Scott Lempka will give the board an update on the World's Best Work Force. Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the Worlds Best Work Force Report. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____ Motion carried.
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17. PRESENTATION ON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:
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Amanda Ogdahl
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Amanda Ogdahl, Mental Health Services Coordinator, will update the board regarding the mental health services coordinator position.
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18. PRESENTATION FROM W.I.N. ACADEMY:
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Kelly Quade and the building leadership team from W.I.N. Academy will be present to give an update to the board. |
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19. PRESENTATION FROM MINNEWASKA AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
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Principal Scott Lempka and the building leadership team from Minnewaska Area Elementary School will be present to give an update to the board. |
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20. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ACTION)
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Motion by ___________________, seconded by __________________, to approve the consent calendar as listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____ Motion carried. |
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20.A. New Hires:
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20.B. Change of Status:
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20.C. Retirement:
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20.D. Resignations:
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21. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED SCHOOL HANDBOOKS AND POLICIES: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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The following policies and handbooks were reviewed by the district's policy committee and minor or no revisions were made. After the school board has received public comment and after the board has had any discussion pertaining to the policies and handbooks below, a motion adopting the policies with an effective date of November 15, 2021, is appropriate.
Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to adopt the policies and handbooks as presented with an effective date of November 15, 2021 ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred Motion carried.
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22. OTHER:
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23. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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24. ADJOURN: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by ______________________, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at _________ p.m. Motion carried. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Gugisberg ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Motion carried. |
