August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Wrenshall Public School District
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1. Call to Order
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Chairperson
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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Chairperson
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3. Roll Call
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Chairperson
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4. Adoption of Agenda
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Chairperson
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5. Regular Business
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Chairperson
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5.a. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Approval of official minutes for the July 8 regular business meeting and the August 1 work session.
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5.b. Accept Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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6. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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Regular Business
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6.a. Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Michelle Blanchard
Description:
Optional Informational Principal's report.
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6.b. Community Education Report
Speaker(s):
Katie Beck
Description:
Optional Informational Report from the Community Education Coordinator.
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6.c. Enrollment Reports
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Monthly snapshot of current enrollment statistics
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6.d. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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6.e. Board Director or Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
This is an opportunity for individual directors or committees to share information or reports with the full board.
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6.f. Propane Bus Grant Award
Speaker(s):
Ben Johnson
Description:
Wrenshall has been awarded a $35K Environmental Protection Agency grant to be used toward the purchase of a new propane powered school bus. The Board has accepted the grant and the process for securing bids and lease purchase financing are in progress.
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6.g. Grant Writing Considerations
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson and Ben Johnson
Description:
The Grant Committee has been exploring possible compensation models for teachers working on grant applications. The Education Minnesota-Wrenshall master agreement describes the options for assigning a supervision assignment or extra duty.
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6.h. Developing Memoranda of Understanding for Earned Sick and Safe Time and READ Act.
Speaker(s):
Chair
Description:
The superintendent has prepared contract language for negotiating memoranda of understanding (MOU) with all bargaining groups for Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST). A superintendent's recommendation and template for negotiating a MOU with Education Minnesota - Wrenshall regarding the READ Act has also been provided to the Board. The Chair is encouraged to specifically assign each negotiating task to committees or administration with a goal of reaching ratification of the MOUs at the September meeting.
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7. Action Items
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Chairperson
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7.a. Resolution to Open 4th Grade for Open Enrollment
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The superintendent's recommendation is to modify the previous closure resolution to set a maximum of 50 4th grade students. Effectively reopening the grade level for new open enrollment requests.
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7.b. Approve School and Wren's Club Handbooks for the 2024-2025 School Year
Speaker(s):
Michelle Blanchard and Katie Beck
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7.c. Set Adult Meal Prices for Fiscal Year 2025
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
A first breakfast and lunch for students will be free again this year. Families are requested to complete the Federal Application for Benefits which creates federal funding for eligible students and enables compensatory and grant funding for the District. The State of Minnesota will provide reimbursement only for the meals received by other students not eligible for federal benefits. Extra meals for students and meals for adults must be purchased at the rate set by the Board.
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7.d. Approve Jumpstart to Kindergarten Agreement
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Jeff Pesta
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7.e. Set Superintendent Goals for Fiscal Year 2025
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.f. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
Items required by state or federal law to take effect immediately may be approved in one reading. Other new policies will be grouped for a first reading at this meeting.
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7.f.1. Policy for Immediate Approval
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
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7.f.2. Policy for First Reading
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
The draft policies are open for discussion and potential modification by the Board before moving to a second reading.
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7.g. Acceptance of Donations
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Chairperson
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8. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Confirm August 14 Negotiations Committee meeting and schedule any other committee meetings. Confirm Board work session on September 5 and regular business meeting on September 9.
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9. Adjournment
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Chairperson
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