July 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The July 15, 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, Helen Lehto, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. Attending Virtually: Katie Howard, 10462 E Bella Vista Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85258 |
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2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
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3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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3.1. Student/Staff Share
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3.2. Food Service Supervisor, Amanda Roiko
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Amanda Roiko, Food Supervisor will share the information on the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grant and how it benefits the students, community and school district.
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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 |
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. June 13, 2024 Principal Committee meeting minutes; June 17, 2024 Regular board meeting minutes, June 18, 2024 Principal Committee meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $2,725,233.20; 3. Notice of Assignments for the following extra-curricular coach/advisors for the 2024-2025 School Year: Kevin Sommers, Associate Head Football Coach Step 9; Kevin Sommers, Associate Assistant Football Coach Step 9; Todd Frie, Associate Head Football Coach Step 9, Todd Frie, Associate Assistant Football Coach Step 9; Kris Koll, Assistant Football Coach Step 3; Justin Brown, JH Football Coach Step 2; Cody Pulju, Head Girls Basketball Coach Step 9; Jake Oyster, Head Wrestling Coach Step 9, Cory Kapphahn, Head Boys Basketball Coach Step 9; Brian Carlson, Head Softball Coach Step 9; Tim Wurdock, Head Boys and Girls Golf Coach Step 9; Randy Thompson, BPA Advisor Step 2; Maria Ness, FFA Advisor Step 9; Beth Hahn, Band Director Step 9; April Hodge, Vocal Musice Step 9; Tiffany Besonen, Art League Advisor Step 9; Isaiah Hahn, Special Olympics Advisor Step 9; Brad Schultz, Special Olympics Advisor Step 9; Molly Peterson, Elementary Student Council Step 8; Cody Pulju, Associate Head Baseball Coach Step 3; Paul Funk, Associate Head Baseball Coach Step 3; Cody Pulju, Associate Assistant Coach Step 3; Paul Funk, Associate Assistant Coach Step 3; Tanya Carney, Drama Club Advisor Step 2; 4. July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026 Notice of Assignments: Tanya Crook, Full-Time Head Cook; Christina Albin, Transportation Supervisor; Terry Kimball, Head Custodian; Daryl Kimball, Full-Time Bus Mechanic; Amanda Roiko, Food Service Manager; 5. Teacher Contract with Alexa Leiran, Elementary School Teacher, BA Step 2, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year contingent on a successful background check;
6. Work Assignment for Steven Grapengiser, Full Time Custodian, per Custodial Employee Handbook; 7. State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Memorandum of Agreement between Southwest Minnesota State University and Menahga Public School District; 8. PSEO Secondary Enrollment Option Agreement between Regents of the University of Minnesota, Crookston and Menahga Independent School District #821; 9. PSEO Contract with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Minnesota State Community and Technical College; 10. Athletic Trainer Agreement with Astera Health; 11. Astera Health Marketing Addendum with Menahga Public Schools; 12. 2024-2026 Student Coordinator Handbook; 13. 2024-2026 Activities and Community Ed Director Handbook; 14. 2024-2026 Menahga At-Will Employees Salary and Benefits; 15. 2023-2025 Menahga Principals Association Master Agreement Seconded by vote
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7. APPROVE KENMARK INVOICE
Description:
Motion by to approve the Kenmark Invoice in the amount of $509.00 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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8. REPORTS
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8.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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8.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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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 |
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9. WORLD'S BEST WORKFORCE
Description:
Motion by to dissolve the World's Best Work Force Board Committee.
Seconded by vote |
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10. MHS 2024-2025 STUDENT HANDBOOK DRAFT
Description:
Motion by to approve the first reading of the 7-12th grade high school student handbook for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11. MES 2024-2025 STUDENT HANDBOOK DRAFT
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Motion by to approve the first reading of the K-6th grade elementary school student handbook for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
Seconded by vote
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12. DEVICE AND USAGE HANDBOOK
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Motion by to approve the second reading and adopt the device and usage handbook for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented.
Seconded by vote
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13. LTFM ANNUAL EXPENSE AND REVENUE
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Motion by to approve the LTFM Annual Expense and Revenue as presented.
Seconded by vote
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14. AWARD FALL QUOTES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
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Motion by to approve the following quotes for goods and services for FY25, as presented with the fuel bid being awarded to:
Fuel: Lakes Community Cooperative Milk: Ten Finns Bread: Pan-O-Gold Snow Plowing/Removal: Menahga Concrete Sanitation: G & T Sanitation Seconded by vote
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15. POLICY
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15.1. Policy 534 School Meals
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Motion by to approve Policy 534 School Meals as presented.
Seconded by vote
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15.2. Policy 533 Wellness
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Motion by to approve Policy 533 Wellness as presented.
Seconded by vote
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15.3. Policy 522 mL STUDENT SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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15.4. Policy 207 Public Hearings
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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15.5. Policy 204 School Board Meeting Minutes
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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15.6. Policy 104 School District Mission Statement
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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15.7. Policy 102 Equal Educational Opportunity
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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16. GARAGE ROOF
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Motion by to approve the quote by
not to exceed $ . Seconded by vote
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17. 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: Donations for FCCLA from West Central Telephone for $150.00 and Wolf Lake Wolf Pack Baseball Club for $2,000.00. The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: voting aye: voting nay: absent: Whereupon, said resolution was declared duly adopted. |
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18. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS
Description:
Motion by to accept, with gratitude, the following grant(s);Innovative Schools Project Grant processed by the Menahga Education Foundation in the amount of $5000.00.
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19. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the July 15, 2024 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
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20. Upcoming Meetings
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July 17, 2024 3rd Annual Pork Feed
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). |
