November 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Wrenshall Board of Education Work Session
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                                        1. Call to Order                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chair     
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                                        2. Facilities Inventory Presentation by Widseth                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Eric Ankrum     
    
        Description: 
The Building and Grounds Committee has begun the process of creating a formal facilities inventory to use in long-term facilities planning.  ARI (now merged into a new company named Widseth) was the construction manager for the recent indoor air quality project and renovation.  They have been invited to present their services for Board consideration in assisting with the facilities inventory.     
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                                        3. Preview of Regular Meeting Agenda for November 12                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Jeff Pesta     
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                                        3.a. Board Committee Reports                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chairperson     
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                                        3.a.1. Technology Committee Personal Computer Inventory Status                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Ben Johnson     
                            
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                                        3.a.1.a. Minnesota Department of Education Technology Award Notice                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Ben Johnson     
    
        Description: 
Wrenshall was awarded a $47,810 MDE student technology grant.     
                            
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                                        4. Strategic Planning                  
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Jeff Pesta     
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                                        4.a. Purchase Recommendation for Propane Bus                  
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Jeff Pesta     
    
        Description: 
The transportation coordinator has identified specific options that will add value to the propane bus being purchased through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant.  A final purchase agreement will be prepared for Board approval on November 12.  The EPA grant will reduce the cost to the district by $35,000.     
                            
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                                        4.b. Review of Current Open Enrollment Resolutions                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Jeff Pesta     
    
        Description: 
Wrenshall School has continued to host families inquiring about open enrollment during this school year.  It is recommended that the Board review the current enrollment snapshot and consider whether any changes to the current open enrollment resolutions may be necessary.     
                            
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                                        4.c. Development of District Organizational Chart                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Mary Carlson     
    
        Description: 
All positions outlined in the most recent version of the district organizational chart are now filled.  It is recommended that the Board consider posting the final chart on its website.  It is also recommended that the Board prepare a timeline for determining the scope of the superintendent position for Fiscal Year 2026.     
                            
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                                        4.c.1. Facilities Reservation Procedures                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Jeff Pesta     
    
        Description: 
A second reading of the facility use policy is scheduled for November 12. This is an opportunity for any further discussion on the development of the policy.       
                            
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                                        4.d. Analysis of Career and Technical Education Processes and Procedures                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Jeff Pesta     
    
        Description: 
The high school Construction Class would like to identify and prepare for its winter projects.  The Board is recommended to provide guidance for the approval process.     
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                                        4.e. Cooperation and Consolidation Discussion                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Mary Carlson     
    
        Description: 
The Chair would like to take the opportunity to engage the full Board on recent developments impacting the Raptor Sports Cooperative and potential sharing and consolidation with neighboring districts.     
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                                        4.f. Superintendent Evaluation                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Mary Carlson     
    
        Description: 
The superintendent's contract requires a Board evaluation prior to December 15.     
                            
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                                        5. Adjournment                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chair     
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