February 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Special Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The February 25, 2025 special 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, Sara Makela and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. Attending Virtually: Cherie Peterson Location: 1908 75th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL 34209 |
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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. Staff Share
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3.1.1. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
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Dave Lindquist, Don Schroeder and Chris to present information on a new public address system.
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3.1.2. MATH COMMITTEE UPDATE
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Lisa Parrish to give an update on math committee curriculum work.
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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. SAFETY AND SECURITY (CLOSED MEETING Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3)
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Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3
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6. 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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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. January 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes; February 3, 2025 policy committee meeting minutes; February 10, 2025 special meeting minutes and February 10, 2025 board work session minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $6,548,785.61 3. Notice of work assignment for Sophia Ylitalo, Paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning February 28, 2025;
4. Notice of work assignment for Alendra Ylitalo, Paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning March 3, 2025; 5. Freshwater Elections for Services; Seconded by vote
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8. KENMARK INVOICES
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Motion by to approve the Kenmark Invoices in the amount of $814.00 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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9. REPORTS
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9.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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9.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaison 2025:
Building Advisory: Katie Howard and David Treinen Community Education: Andrea Haverinen Crisis Management: Katie Howard Freshwater Education District: Katie Howard Minnesota School Board Association: Andrea Haverinen Minnesota State High School League: David Treinen Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Sara Makela Policy: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Andrea Haverinen Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen Rebranding: Cherie Peterson, Sara Makela and David Treinen Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Cherie Peterson Wellness: Sara Makela |
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10. OTHER PERSONNEL
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10.1. Resignations
Description:
Motion by to accept the resignation from McKenna Simonson, Paraprofessional, effective February 28, 2025. We thank McKenna for her 1.5 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the resignation from Cody Pulju, Head Baseball Coach, effective January 27, 2025. We thank Cody for his 2 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
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10.2. FMLA Request
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Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA on or about August 25, 2025.
Seconded by vote Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA on or about May 1, 2025. Seconded by vote |
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11. FY25 BUDGET REVISION
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FY25 Budget Revision update.
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12. FY26 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
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FY26 General Fund Revenue, Expenditure Assumption and Cost Containment Recommendation.
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13. FLEXIBLE LEARNING SURVEY
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Discussion on the future of the flexible learning week.
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14. 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: Tools for Schools Donation from: Mid Minnesota Builders Association; in the amount of 1,102.17. 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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15. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS
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Motion by to accept, with gratitude, the following grant(s); 2025 Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Program First Bite Farm to School and Early Care Grant in the amount of $2,500.00
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16. POLICY
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16.1. Policy 202 School Board Officers
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Motion by to approve the Second reading and adoption of Policy 202 School Board Officers as presented.
Seconded by vote
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16.2. Policy 203 Operation of the School Board - Governing Rules
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 203 Operation of the School Board - Governing Rules as presented.
Seconded by vote
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16.3. Policy 203.1 School Board Procedures; Rules of Order
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 203.1 School Board Procedures; Rules of order as presented.
Seconded by vote
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16.4. Policy 203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting as presented.
Seconded by vote
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16.5. Policy 203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 203.5 School Board Meeting Agenda as presented.
Seconded by vote
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16.6. Policy 203.6 Consent Agendas
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 203.6 Consent Agendas as presented.
Seconded by vote
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17. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the February 25, 2025 special meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
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18. Upcoming Meetings
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March 3, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Conference Room
March 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. HS Media Center April 7, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Conference Room April 7, 2025 Board Retreat April 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. HS Media Center May 5, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Conference Room May 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. HS Media Center June 2, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. June 23, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. July 7, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. July 16, 2025 Community Pork Feed July 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. July 23, 2025 Strategic Plan Update 6:30 p.m. August 4, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. August 18, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. September 8, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. September 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. October 6, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. October 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. November 3, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. November 10, 2025 Work Session 6:30 p.m. November 24, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. December 1, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. December 15, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, 6pm Truth in Taxation |
