August 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The August 21, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Haverinen at with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Katie Howard, Helen Lehto, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. |
2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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3.1. Student/Staff Share
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Presentation by Kerry White of the Paraprofessional Handbook.
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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4.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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4.2. Communications
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5. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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If needed:
Motion by to remove the following from the consent agenda: Seconded by vote |
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. July 17, 2023 regular board meeting minutes; July 19, 2023 Strategic Plan Committee Work Session; August 2, 2023 Special board meeting; August 2, 2023 Strategic Plan Committee Work Session; August 10, 2023 Special board meeting; August 14, 2023 Negotiations meeting; August 16, 2023 Special board meeting; August 16, 2023 Strategic Plan Committee Work Session; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $933,034.20; 3. Notice of Assignments for the following extra-curricular coach/advisors:2023-2024 School year: Beth Hahn, Band Director Step 9; Jodi Tolkkinen, Assistant Volleyball Coach Step 1; Sarah Lusti, JH Volleyball Coach Step 1; Kris Koll, Assistant Football Coach Step 1; Brian Carlson, JH Football Coach Step 1; Todd Frie, Associate Head Football Coach, Kevin Sommers, Head Football Coach; Justin Brown, JH Football Coach Step 1;
4.Teacher Contract with Anthony Wurdock, Elementary Phy Ed Teacher, BA Step 1, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, contingent upon successful background check; 5.Work assignment for Beth Paurus, Full Time Cook, per Kitchen Employee's Handbook Step 1, beginning August 28, 2023 contingent upon successful background check; 6. Work assignment for Linnea Pokornowski, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 28, 2023 contingent upon successful background check; 7. Work assignment for Larry Novak, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 28, 2023 contingent upon successful background check; 8. Work assignment for Travis Aune, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 28, 2023 contingent upon successful background check. 9. Work assignment for John Solien, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 28, 2023 contingent upon successful background check. 10. Notice of Long-Term Substitute Assignment for Ed Heltunen, per EMM Master Agreement, for the period beginning September 5, 2023 and ending no later than October 18, 2023; 11. Notice of Long-Term Substitute Assignment for Willard Hodge, per EMM Master Agreement, for the period beginning September 5, 2023 and ending no later than November 22, 2023; 12. Notice of Long-Term Substitute Assignment for Amanda Novak, per EMM Master Agreement, for the period beginning September 5, 2023 and ending no later than October 18, 2023; 13. Notice of Long-Term Substitute Assignment for Lakyn Johnson, per EMM Master Agreement, for the period beginning September 5, 2023 and ending no later than November 22, 2023; 14.Student Assurance Services Annual Agreement 15. Joint Powers Agreement for Wadena County Family Service Collaborative; 16. 2023-2023 Alexandria Technical & Community College PSEO Contract; Seconded by vote
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7. REPORTS
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7.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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7.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaisons for 2023
Crisis Management: David Treinen Freshwater Ed Dist: Katie Howard
MSHSL: David Treinen MSBA: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Helen Lehto Community Education Rep: Cherie Peterson WBWF: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Julia Kicker Building Advisory: Helen Lehto and David Treinen Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Helen Lehto Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen |
8. OTHER PERSONNEL
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8.1. Resignations
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Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Patricia Trombley, Paraprofessional, effective July 25, 2023. We thank Patricia for her 2 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Cornell Ylitalo, Bus Driver, effective August 7, 2023. We thank Cornell for his dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Alexandra Entwistle, Custodian, effective August 17, 2023. We thank Alexandra for her 1 year of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Brianne Helminen, Paraprofessional, effective August 17, 2023. We thank Brianne for her dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Kyle Bergem, Business Manager, effective August 25, 2023. We thank Kyle for his 5 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Lois Rathcke, Bus Driver, effective August 31, 2023. We thank Lois for her 14 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Richard Dissmore, Bus Driver, effective September 1, 2023. We thank Richard for his 4 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Tracee Lindquist, Paraprofessional, effective August 14, 2023. We thank Tracee for her 18 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Laicy Erickson, Paraprofessional, effective August 9, 2023. We thank Laicy for her 6 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Randy Lake, Bus Driver, effective September 1, 2023. We thank Randy for his 6 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Mya Claussen, Paraprofessional, effective August 21, 2023. We thank Maia for her 1 year of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
8.2. Lane Change Requests
Description:
Motion by to approve the following lane change requests:
Todd Frie, BA+10 to MA+10; Lindsey White, MA to MA+10; Baileigh Baumgart, BA to BA+10; Chelsey Pederson, MA+10 to MA+20; Nicholas Jasmer, BA to BA+10 Cory Kapphahn, BA+20 to MA+10 Andria Bristow BA+10 to MA Sam Olson MA to MA+10 Katherine Smith BA to BA+10 Seconded by vote |
8.3. Kenmark Invoices
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Motion by to approve the Kenmark Invoices in the amount of $520.00 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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8.4. FMLA Request
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Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA starting on or about January 3, 2024.
Seconded by vote |
9. COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
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Motion to approve to post a Communication Coordinator positon as presented.
Seconded by vote
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10. SPECIAL ED CONSULTANT
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Motion by to hire a Special Ed Consultant not to exceed $7,000.00.
Seconded by vote |
11. EDUCATION MINNESOTA MOU
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Motion by to approve the MOU as presented.
Seconded by vote
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12. MHS 2023-2024 STUDENT HANDBOOK DRAFT
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Motion by to approve the second reading and adopt the student handbook for the 2023-2024 School year.
Seconded by vote
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13. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2023-2024 STUDENT HANDBOOK DRAFT
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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14. LUNCH APPLICATION INCENTIVE
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Motion by to approve the lunch form completion incentive, forgiving the $40.00 tech fees for families completing the Application of Educational Benefits.
Seconded by vote |
15. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
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The following resolution was introduced by ___________________________ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHEREAS, MS 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: "The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education."; and WHEREAS, MS 465.03 provides: "Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full."; and WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Menahga Public School Dist 821 gratefully accept the following donations as identified below:Special Olympics Minnesota donation to the Menahga Special Olympics in the amount of $6,099.51. The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: voting aye: voting nay: absent: Whereupon, said resolution was declared duly adopted. |
16. E-LEARNING DAY PLAN
Description:
Motion by to approve the E-Learning Day Plan as presented.
Seconded by vote |
17. FINANCE SOLUTIONS
Description:
Motion by to approve the contract by as presented.
Seconded by vote
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18. SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM
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Motion by to approve the presented quotes from SAVVAS for Social Studies Curriculum.
Seconded by vote
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19. WARRIOR EXEMPTION APPLICATION
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Motion by to approve the warrior exemption application as presented.
Seconded by vote
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20. POLICY
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20.1. Policy 504 Student Appearance
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Motion by
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20.2. Policy 506 Student Discipline
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Motion by
Seconded by
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20.3. Policy 507 Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint
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20.4. Policy 509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students
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Motion by
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20.5. Policy 513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
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Motion by
Seconded by
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21. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the August 21, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
22. Upcoming Meetings
Description:
September 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting
October 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting November 20, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting December 18, 2023 begin at 6:00 (allowing for Truth in Taxation hearing) 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting |