October 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

Discussion:  Prior to board action, Janet Wibben will be sworn in as a member of the ISD 129 School Board by officially accepting the office and administering the oath of office.

Discussion:  Dr. Weber will be presenting an update on district student achievement data.

Discussion:  Robert Leal, Custodian, Hawks Nest/ELC/ALC
Heather Perkins, Part-time Assistant, Middle School
Karl Wernecke, Food Service, Middle School

Discussion:  Claudia Rodriguez, Family & Community Liaison, Middle School
Heather Perkins, SPED Assistant, Middle School
Virginia Torgerson, SPED Assistant, Ramsey Elementary
 

Discussion:  William Cardenas, reassigned from SPED Assistant to Family & Community Liaison at the Middle School.

Discussion:  Beverly Almendarez, SPED Assistant, Middle School

Discussion:  Kibble Equipment donated $1,500 towards the Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center Playground.
VFW Auxiliary donated flags for each classroom at the Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center.
Steve & Laura Grages donated 3 desks for the Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center. 

Discussion:  No Committee Reports

Discussion:  Congratulations to the 2022-23 Homecoming Court:
King - Fox Huber
Queen - Avery Koenen
Prince - Mason Jerve
Princess - Cami Myers

Discussion:  The attached policies are up for revision.  The proposed revisions are MSBA model policies and comply with the most recent legislative action.  These policies are being presented for board members to review over the next month and will be brought back to the board in November for approval.

Discussion:  The seniority list has been created in accordance to provisions of the Montevideo Educator's Association Master Agreement, Article XIII Section 3. This preliminary list is for review only. Upon approval of the preliminary seniority list, the list will be posted for no less than ten days in order to allow staff to review the list and file a request for correction. The seniority list will be brought back to the school board for final approval at the regular November school board meeting.

Discussion:  With the resignation of and filling of Kelly Snell's and Tyler Sachariason's school board positions, the two appointed board members; Janet Wibben and Dan Ohmacht will fulfill the committee until new assignments are completed in January, 2023.

Discussion:  This time is set aside to discuss the board initiative of raising private funds to go towards the construction of a fine arts center.

Discussion:  The departure of Kelly Snell and Tyler Sacharison from the school board has left two officer positions vacant on the board; vice chair and treasurer.  With current board members Stenson and Pauling serving as chair and clerk respectively, it is being recommended that the two remaining board members from January, 2022 fill these positions through the first meeting of 2023.  Member Helgeson has served in the role of vice chair in the past and is willing to fill this role.  Member Birhanzl has indicated he is willing to serve as treasurer.  If this is the direction the board would like to move, the recommended motion can be offered.

Discussion:  This policy revision was presented at the September regular board meeting and is being recommended for approval at this time.

Discussion:  The attached resolution appoints Daniel Ohmacht to fill the school board vacancy created by the resignation of Member Tyler Sachariason. This appointment is through the next special election opportunity, which, at the latest, is November 2023.

Discussion:  This month our professional development will focus on the Trust Pillar of Commitment.  Read over pages 193-197 in Trusted Leader.  As you are reading, does anyone or anything in your life come to mind that demonstrates the Pillar of Commitment?  How about our school district? How would you answer those questions on page 196 that give clarity to commitment?