May 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Description:  The May 20, 2024 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.

Description:  Motion by                                 to adopt the agenda as amended/presented

Seconded by                          vote

Description:   

Description:  If needed:
                        Motion by                           to remove the following from the consent agenda:


                        Seconded by                     vote

Description:  Motion by                           to approve the following consent items:

1.  April 15, 2024 regular board meeting minutes; April 22, 2024 board work retreat, April 25, 2024 pairing and sharing meeting minutes;
2.  Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $ 1,177,781.35

Description:  Motion by                      to approve the Kenmark Invoices in the amount of $325.00 as presented.

Seconded by                        vote

Description:  Board Delegates and Liaisons for 2024 
Crisis Management: David Treinen
Freshwater Ed Dist: Katie Howard
MSHSL: David Treinen
MSBA: Cherie Peterson
Sourcewell: Julia Kicker
Wadena County Collaborative: Helen Lehto
Community Education Rep: Andrea Haverinen
WBWF: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson
Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Helen Lehto
Building Advisory: Helen Lehto and David Treinen
Rebranding Committee: Cherie Peterson, Katie Howard and David Treinen
Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen
Negotiations:
          Licensed: Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson
          Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Helen Lehto
          Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen

Description:  Motion by                     to accept the letter of resignation from Hannah Layman, Elementary Teacher, effective May 28, 2024. We thank Hannah for her one year of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by                           vote

Motion by                     to accept the letter of resignation from Ed Abbott, Bus Driver, effective May 24, 2024. We thank Ed for his six years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by                           vote

Motion by                     to accept the letter of resignation from Hannah Bliss, Elementary Special Education Teacher, effective May 28, 2024. We thank Hannah for her one year of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by                           vote

Motion by                     to accept the letter of resignation from Lela Peterson, Paraprofessional, effective May 28, 2024. We thank Lela for her one year of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by                           vote


 

Description:  ____________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:

WHEREAS, Nicholas Menth is a probationary teacher in Independent District
No. 0821.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent District No. 0821, that pursuant to Minn. Stat. 122A.40, subd. 5¹ and the District Master Agreement, the teaching contract of
Nicholas Menth, a probationary teacher in Independent District No. 0821, shall be non-renewed at the end of the 2023-2024 school year effective June 30, 2024.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding the non-renewal of the teacher’s teaching contract.
VOTING RECORD

The motion for the adoption of the preceding resolution was duly seconded by __________________________ and upon vote being taken thereon,

The following voted in favor thereof,

The following voted against the same:

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on May 20, 2024.
 

Description:  Motion by                            to approve the estimate for Josh's Collision Center LLC for bus body repairs not to exceed $10,100.00.

Seconded by                           vote

Description:  Business Manager Heidi Hagen to present FY2025 budget.

Description:  Review Online Schooling options.

Description:  Data Presentation from Community and Staff Survey

Description:  Motion by                          to approve the request from FCCLA to attend the National Leadership Conference/Competition in Seattle, WA, on or about June 30-July 3, 2024, with the district paying travel expenses within the state.

Seconded by                            vote

Description: 
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:$300.00 from Itasca- Mantrap to Menahga BPA Resolution seconded by  _________________________

The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows:
   voting aye:
   voting nay:
   absent:
   Whereupon, said resolution was declared duly adopted.

Description:  RESOLUTION OF SPONSORSHIP Resolution authorizing participation with the Community Concern for Youth Program with Todd-Wadena Community Corrections.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Menahga School Board that Todd County act as sponsoring unit of government for the project entitled Community Concern for Youth to be conducted by Todd-Wadena Community Corrections during the period from 01/01/25 through 12/31/25. Barb Becker, Chairperson, Todd County Board of Commissioners, is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and funding as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the Menahga School Board.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Menahga School Board hereby agrees to contribute $4,339.00 for the project entitled Todd-Wadena Community Concern for Youth during the period from 01/01/25 through 12/31/25, which is to be paid on 01/01/25. It is understood that the Menahga City Council contributes $1,729.00, for a total community contribution of $6,068.00.

I hereby certify that the above resolutions were adopted by the Menahga School Board on May 20, 2024.

Seconded by member
The following voted in favor:

The following voted against:
 

Description:  Motion by                                to adjourn the May 20, 2024 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at

Seconded by                         vote

Description:  May 28, 2024, Rebranding Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m.
June 17, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
July 15, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
July 29, 2024, Board Work Session 6:30 p.m.
August 19, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
September 16, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
October 21, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
November 18, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
December 16, 2024, begin at 6:00 (allowing for Truth in Taxation hearing).