January 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Special Meeting
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1. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 13D.021, members of the public may attend this meeting in person or virtually. Physical distancing and face masks are required to attend in person. Due to the current health pandemic, persons may monitor this meeting from a remote location by conference call - Phone: 1-574-313-1031 PIN: 242 261 289#
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2. Call the Meeting to Order
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It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to call the meeting to order.
Roll Call Arnhalt ____________ Ernst ____________ Hasbargen ____________ Johnson ____________ Mikkelson ____________ Neppl ____________ Roberts ____________ Ex-officio members: Finkral ___________ Ohm ___________ |
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2.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.B. Ceremonial Oath of Office
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Newly elected board members will be sworn in and presented with a Certificate of School Board Election. Newly elected board members are: Steve Arnhalt, Brett Johnson, Ty Mikkelson, and Shawn Krause-Roberts
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2.C. Standards for School Board Leadership
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Enclosed is the document "Standards for School Board Leadership" from MSBA for your review. Also enclosed is the document "Responsiblities of the School Board". Please take some time to review these documents as they contain some great information.
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3. Approval of Agenda
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Administration recommends to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ Roll Call (if needed) Arnhalt _____ Ernst _____ Hasbargen _____ B. Johnson _____ E. Johnson _____ Mikkelson _____ Neppl _____ |
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4. Organizational Meeting
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Motion is needed to approve the consent agenda.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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4.A. Election of Officers
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Chairperson
Call for nomination for the office of Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further normination for office of Chairperson __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Chairperson are closed: Roll call vote: Arnhalt_____ Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____ B. Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ Roberts_____ __________ was declared Chairperson Vice Chairperson Call for nomination for the office of Vice Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Vice Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further normination for office of Vice Chairperson __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Vice Chairperson are closed: Roll call vote: Arnhalt_____ Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____ B. Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ Roberts_____ __________ was declared Vice Chairperson Clerk Call for nomination for the office of Clerk __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Clerk __________ nominates __________ Calls for further normination for office of Clerk __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Clerk are closed: Roll call vote: Arnhalt_____ Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____ B. Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ Roberts_____ __________ was declared Clerk Treasurer Call for nomination for the office of Treasurer __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Treasurer __________ nominates __________ Calls for further normination for office of Treasurer __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Treasurer are closed: Roll call vote: Arnhalt_____ Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____ B. Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ Roberts_____ __________ was declared Treasurer |
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4.B. Regular Board Meeting Schedule
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Enclosed is the proposed 2021 meeting schedule. Regular meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in the summer. Motion is needed to set the 2021 meeting schedule. Board meetings are held in the elementary conference room #233 and elementary gymnasium due to COVID restrictions. Meetings that are canceled due to inclement weather will be rescheduled to the following day, same time and location unless otherwise noted.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________
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4.C. Wire Transfer Authority
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Designate the Business Manager and Superintendent as having the authority to make wire transfers.
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4.D. Depositories
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Utilize the MSBA Liquid Asset Fund, Bremer Bank, Bank of the West, Bell Bank, and Raymond James Financial, as depositories for the school district.
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4.E. School Bank
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Name banks for banking services: Bremer Bank and Bank of the West. The Chairperson, Treasurer and Clerk are authorized check signers for the District checking account at Bremer Bank, as well as the Business Manager as check signer. The Business Manager and Superintendent are authorized to direct check signers for the Bank of the West checking accounts.
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4.F. Safekeeping Bank
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Designate Wells Fargo Bank as the institution of safekeeping for the district.
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4.G. Legal Counsel
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Name Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer, Kershner Lawfirm as the district's legal counsel. The Superintendent and Board Chairperson are authorized to contact legal counsel.
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4.H. Official Newspaper
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Name the Wahpeton Daily News as official newspaper of the district.
Motion ______________ to approve items 3C, 3D, 3E, 3G and 3H Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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4.I. Board Member Compensation
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Board compensation for 2020 was set at an annual stipend of $1,200 for attendance at 2020 regular monthly board meetings and to not be paid a per diem for additional meetings.
Motion ______________ to set 2021 compensation __________________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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4.J. IRS Mileage
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Effective January 1, 2021, Administration is recommending to set the District mileage rate for operating an automobile for business purposes at 54.5 cents per mile which is the same rate at 2020. The IRS standard mileage business rate is 56 cents per mile effective January 1, 2021.
Motion ______________ to set the 2021 mileage rate Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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4.K. Assignment of Committees
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Discussion of the 2021 Board Committee assignments.
Motion ______________ to postpone approving committee assignments to ________________ due to the election of a new board chairperson. Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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5. New Business
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5.A. COVID Leave Extension
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Discussion with possible motion. Enclosure will be added.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________
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5.B. Operating Levy Renewal
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InGensa will present information on the operating levy renewal, expanded election timeline and process. Baird will present financial information for consideration in regard to the existing operating levy renewal.
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6. Adjournment
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Action Adjourned at __________________
Motion ______________ Second______________ Vote ______________ NOTES: Regular meeting: January 20, 2021 Regular meeting: February 17, 2021 Staff Development: 2020 - Sep 24-Ty, Oct 22-Justin, Nov 19-??, Dec 19-??, 2021 - Jan 28-Marc, Feb 25-Clayton, Mar 25-Brett, Apr 22-Steve, May 13-Erin, May 27-?? - Thursday @ 7:15 AM @ BES #233 - please switch with someone if you cannot attend your assigned date VISION STATEMENT: Breckenridge Pride ... Inspiring to Excel! MISSION STATEMENT: We are devoted to providing personalized learning through challenging, relevant and dynamic experiences in a safe environment where mutual respect is fostered and builders of the future are developed. |
