May 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. 6:15-6:45 School Board Listening Session. Tara Wolff will be available in the Cafeteria/Commons to listen to public comments, questions, and concerns. The school board may share the context of these discussions with the full board during the school board meeting.
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2. Call to Order
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3. Roll Call
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4. Pledge of Allegiance
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5. Approval of Agenda
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6. Recognition of Guests
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7. Financial Reports
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7.a. Monthly Cash Balance Report
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7.a.1) Balance Sheet
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7.a.2) Electronic Funds Transfer
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7.b. Revenue / Expenditure Report (Jen McNamee and Andy Lindow will audit the payment register at 6:15 pm.)
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8. Consent Agenda
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8.a. Accept Donations
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8.b. Approval of Minutes - Regular School Board Meeting April 22, 2024
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8.c. Approve Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) Annual Resolution
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that school districts annually designate an Identified Official with Authority to comply with the MNIT Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and authorize external user’s access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA). The Board recommends authorizing Gregg Parks to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for Nevis Public School District 0308-01.
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8.d. Summer Food Program Work Agreement - Patricia Havnes, Head Cook
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
The Summer Food Nutrition Program Grant allows the district to continue food service during the summer months to all community members up to the age of 18.
Ms. Havnes will provide breakfast and lunch meals M-F during the summer months at her regular rate of pay. Daily she will work from 7 am to 1 pm.
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8.e. Approve Extended School Year Work Agreement - Leslie Sagen, Special Education Teacher
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Sagen will teach five (5) 6-hour Extended School Year (ESY) learning sessions on June 12, 26, July 10, 24th, and August 7th.
ESY is designed to reduce regression for SPED students during the summer months.
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8.f. Approve Extended School Year Work Agreement - Suki Peterson, Special Education Teacher
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Peterson will work 8 x 4 hour sessions in June and July supporting her students.
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8.g. Approve Extended School Year Work Agreement - Megan Henry, Speech Language Pathologist
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Henry will be working four (4) four hour learning sessions in June and July.
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8.h. Approve Summer Media Center Work Agreement - Amber Gordon, Educational Assistant
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Gordon will be providing summer Media Center services to our students June - August from 9-11:30 Mondays and Wednesdays.
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8.i. Approve Summer ADSIS Work Agreement - Stacey Offerdahl
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Offerdahl will provide dyslexic reading services this summer June 4 - August 1.
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8.j. Approve Summer Reading Program Work Agreement - Karly Cobb, Elementary Teacher
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Cobb will be working 8 weeks June-August in our Summer Reading Program.
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8.k. Approve Summer Reading Program Work Agreement - Wendy McGillivray-Bjorklund, Elementary Teacher
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. M-B will provide reading instruction in our summer reading program June 4 - August 1 8-12:00 Tuesday - Thursday.
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8.l. Approve Summer Reading Program Work Agreement - Hannah DeLaHunt, Elementary Teacher
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. De La Hunt will be providing reading instruction Tuesday -Thursday from June 4 - August 1.
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8.m. Approve Summer Groundskeeper Work Agreement - Ethan Klimek
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8.n. Accept Letter of Resignation - Lynne Dalen, Educational Assistant
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Dahlen has been an incredible asset to our school community over the past three years. We are very fortunate to have someone of her caliber working in our Title I Reading program.
We wish her and her family the best as they move to be closer to family in southern Minnesota.
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8.o. Accept Letter of Resignation - Laura Scanlon, Business Teacher
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Scanlon came out of retirement to first of all work as an Educational Assistant and finally as a Business Teacher for a total of three years.
Laura brought 30+ years of teaching experience to our school and shared her passion for getting kids excited about business. We wish her the best in retirement. Thank you for crossing our path.
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8.p. Approve Overnight Field Trip Request - Track Team, Section Meet in Dilworth May 30-31
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
The Track Team will be competing in the Section Meet at Dilworth on May 31. Staying overnight allows them to arrive the day before and practice on the track before the meet. The Overnight Field Trip Committee approved this request.
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8.q. Price Quote for Propane - Superior Fuel, 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2027
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9. Action Items
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9.a. Approve Contract - Kelly Holmin, 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms Holmin comes to us with two years of experience as an elementary teacher. Additionally, she has performed outstandingly as a long-term substitute in 3rd grade this year at Nevis.
Ms. Holmin has the background, the work ethic, and the drive to be an outstanding teacher within our elementary for years to come.
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9.b. Approve Contract - Makayla Brauch, 1.0 FTE 7-12 Social Studies Teacher
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Brauch comes to us highly recommended from her previous school. Her position will include newly implemented standards in personal finance, geography and elective courses.
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9.c. Approve Contract - Hannah Bliss, 1.0 FTE Elementary Special Education Teacher
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Ms. Bliss comes to us with experience in elementary special education. She is a graduate of Mayville state with a degree in Elementary Education. Pending the outcome of her background check, she will under contract as a Tier 3 Teacher with an Out of Field Permission (OFP).
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9.d. Approve Insurance Risk Management Proposal - VAALER Insurance, A Marsh & McLennan Agency
Description:
The 2024-2025 proposal is $99,373.52. The new 2024-2025 quote represents a $8,095 increase over the 2023-2024 property and risk management premium.
Key changes: 1. Industry-wide increase in wind-related deductible from $10,000 to $50,000. 2. ~$6,000 increase in property insurance due to increased square footage replacement costs. 3. ~$1,800 increase in auto coverage due to several new vehicles.
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9.e. Approve Contract - Brian Michaelson, E-12 Principal, 2024-2026
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Key provisions
2% increase 2024-2025 2% increase 2025-2026 Allow the principal to be reimbursed for the private use of a vehicle at the federal rate of reimbursement. Increase the ability to carry over personal days annually to match with all staff from 1 day to 2 days. Increase monthly 403b contribution from $350 to $400.
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10. Discussion Items
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11. Reports
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11.a. Student Representatives
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11.b. Board Members
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11.c. Principal Michaelson
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11.d. Certified Staff Representative
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11.e. Classified/Confidential Staff Representative
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11.f. Superintendent Parks
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12. Next Meeting - 7 p.m. June 24, 2024
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13. Adjourn
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