September 18, 2023 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, Holtberg, T. Reichmann, Zavadil, A. Reichmann, Lagred, Ogdahl |
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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 ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____,Ogdahl____ 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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The following Mentors have provided new staff a chance to feel supported, encouraged, and appreciated while challenging our new teachers to improve their practice based on effective self-reflection, coaching, and evidence of student learning. Mentors provide support systems to help teachers mitigate stress and anxiety and empower and equip them with resources to become distinguished educators. We believe it is integral to provide teachers with a nurturing environment to develop and master their craft: Matt Meagher, Jeremy Christensen, Sue Brown, Denise Ver Steeg, Bryan Draxton, Nancy Hoffmann, Megan Modahl, Karna Palmer, Stephanie Swalla, Jean Barkeim, and Tamie Williams-Quiggle.
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the minutes of the meetings as listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____,Ogdahl____ Motion carried.
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7. 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.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by ____________________, seconded by ______________________, to approve the claims and accounts totaling $1,462,767.02. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness ___, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg___, A. Reichmann ___ Lagred ,Ogdahl Motion carried. |
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8. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT:
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Superintendent, Chip Rankin, will present his monthly report. |
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8.A. 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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8.B. 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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8.C. 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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9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09182023 ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve Resolution No. 09182023 accepting the donations to the school district. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred , Ogdahl ____Motion carried.
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10. 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 ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____,Ogdahl ____ Motion carried. |
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10.A. New Hires:
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10.B. Change of Status:
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10.C. Resignations:
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10.D. The following certified staff lane changes are presented for school board review and approval:
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11. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE FROM SPARK27:
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Founder/Owner of Spark27, Katie Elenberger will be present to give an update on work completed for the technology levy and other initiatives.
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12. PROPOSED 2023 PAYABLE 2024 LEVY LIMITATION CERTIFICATION PROCESS: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Certification of Proposed 2023 (Payable 2024) Levy Each school district is required to certify the proposed 2023, payable in 2024, property tax levy to the county auditor and the Department of Education by October 1, 2023. The proposed property tax levy is the school district’s proposed property tax levy for all purposes, including debt service. The law provides that the school district may certify the proposed levy as: a. A specific dollar amount, or b. An amount equal to the maximum levy limitation certified by the Commissioner of Education to the county auditor, according to Minn. Stat. 126C.48, Subd 1. Superintendent Rankin will make a brief presentation and answer board members' questions regarding the proposed levy and the levy process. Following the presentation, the following motion is recommended: Motion by , seconded by , to certify the 2023, payable 2024, proposed levy to the Pope County Auditor, in an amount equal to the maximum levy limitation certified by the Commissioner of Education to the County Auditor, according to Minn. Stat. 126C.48, Subd. 1." ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____Ogdahl____ Motion carried.
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13. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR NURSING SERVICES WITH DIVINE HOME CARE FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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This is a contract between MAS and Devine Homecare. The agreement allows a licensed nurse employed by Devine to provide medical services that allows one or more students to access their education. The services are billed by and paid for by Devine Homecare at no cost to MAS. Motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________, to approve the minutes of the meetings as listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____,Ogdahl____ Motion carried.
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14. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE HOURLY DOLLAR AMOUNT TO BE PAID FOR AN ELECTION JUDGE FOR THE UPCOMING NOVEMBER 7, 2023, SPECIAL ELECTION: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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According to Minnesota Statue 204B.31, the governing body of the school district holding an election that is not held in conjunction with a state election has the authority to set the dollar amount for election judges. Based on recommendations from the Secretary of State and other school districts, the administration recommends setting the pay for election judges at $20.00 per hour. Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to approve the hourly rate of $20.00 for election judges working during the district's special election. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred , Ogdahl ____Motion carried. |
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15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by , seconded by , to approve the resolution appointing election judges for the November 7, 2023 school district special election. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____,Ogdahl____ Motion carried.
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16. REQUEST TO CONSIDER SCHEDULING A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING DATE & TIME TO CANVASS NOVEMBER 7, 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 AT 7:30 AM IN MAS DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM: (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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The MAS school board needs to schedule a meeting to canvass for the results of the special election scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The administration is requesting that the school board set a special meeting for November 16 or November 17, 2023. Election judges would appreciate the school board scheduling the special meeting on one of the latter dates after the election, so ample time is available for them to count ballots. Board action is requested to schedule the special meeting to canvass election results for Thursday, November 16, at 7:30 a.m. in the MAS board room. Motion by _____________________, seconded by _________________, to set November , 2023 at am/pm to Canvass School Board election and Special Election Results. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred Ogdahl Motion carried. |
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17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ANNUAL ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: (APPENDIX) (ACTION) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Chip Rankin
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School Board approval of the Annual Assurance of Compliance statement is requested. This request for approval should be an annual board action acknowledging the school district is in compliance with all federal mandates, which are required for all federal program entitlements and programming. Following school board questions, a motion approving the compliance statement is appropriate. Motion by ____________________, seconded by ______________________, to approve the Assurance of Compliance Statement. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred Ogdahl____ Motion carried.
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18. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 2023-2024 SUPPORT STAFF HANDBOOK: (ACTION) (APPENDIX) (ROLL CALL VOTE)
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Motion by , seconded by , to approve the 2023-2024 Support Staff Handbook as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____ Lagred____,Ogdahl____ Motion carried.
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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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Motion by _____________________, seconded by ______________________, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at _________ p.m. Motion carried. ROLL CALL VOTE: Barsness _____, Zavadil ____, T. Reichmann ____, Holtberg____, A. Reichmann ____,Lagred ____ Ogdahl ____Motion carried. |
