January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the School Board
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I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Board of Education of Hermantown Independent School District No. 700 met in regular session on January 8, 2024. Chair, Heather Holst, called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. |
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II. Mission Statement
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III. Roll Call
Discussion:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lindsay Clauson, David Hokanson, Heather Holst, Ashley McFarland, Matthew Munger (virtual), Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services |
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IV. Approve Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Election of Officers
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V.A. Chair
Discussion:
Peterson nominated Holst
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V.B. Vice Chair
Discussion:
Hokanson nominated Peterson
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V.C. Clerk
Discussion:
Holst nominated Clauson
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V.D. Treasurer
Discussion:
Holst nominated Munger
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VI. Approve Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Board Meeting: December 11, 2023
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VI.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #113037-113075 charged to the following funds and the Bank and Electronic Transfers:
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VI.C. Approval of Personnel Items
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VI.D. Designate the firm of Rupp, Anderson, Squires and Waldspurger, PA as the District’s legal counsel for the 2024 year |
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VI.E. Designate the Hermantown Star as the official newspaper for the district for the 2024 year
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VI.F. Authorize the use of the Hermantown School District's website as an alternate dissemination of information method
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VI.G. Set the mileage reimbursement rate at the IRS Standard Mileage Reimbursement rate for 2024 (.67 cents per mile)
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VI.H. Designate Wayne Whitwam as the Local Education Authority Representative
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VI.I. Authorize and designate Wayne Whitwam and Lance Takkunen to lease, purchase and contract for goods and services within the budget approved by the School Board
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VI.J. Designate Wayne Whitwam to sign leases, purchases, and contract for goods and services
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VI.K. Authorize Wayne Whitwam to approve contracts up to bid law threshold
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VI.L. Authorize Wayne Whitwam to approve change orders on projects up to $25,000
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VI.M. Authorize members of the Principals' Unit to approve contracts for D.J.s, yearbooks, photos, graduation rentals, and speakers for Staff Development
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VI.N. Designate US Bank, North Shore Bank of Commerce, Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund, Centricity Credit Union and PMA Securities as depositories for all School District monies for the 2024 year
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VI.O. Name Lance Takkunen, Shelly Janson, and Norman Nelis as designated representatives for the purpose of making electronic fund transfers on behalf of the School District
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VI.P. Compensation for Board Members shall be $70, Chair; $65, Clerk; $60, All Other Members
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VI.Q. The Board may authorize the use of a credit card by any officer or employee otherwise authorized to make a purchase on behalf of the district. If a district officer or employee makes or directs a purchase by credit card that is not approved by the School Board, the officer or employee is personally liable for the amount of the purchase. A purchase by credit card must otherwise comply with all statutes, rules, or district policy applicable to School District purchases
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VII. Resolution to Accept Donations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. Comments and Congratulations
Description:
Discussion:
Muenich. Recognized the December Elk's Senior Students of the Month: Ronnie Harlander and Abbi Adamec
Wietman. Thanked Officer Johnson and the Hermantown Fire Department going out of their way for one of our students. Also recognized the Middle School Students of the Month: Taylor Roe, Wes Nelson, Charleigh Adolphson, Enoch Stone, Adaya Settergren, Abigail Noldin, Kylee Stokke and Taylee Manion Appelwick. Recognized Claire Scharfenberg for organizing the Elementary holiday concert. Also recognized the high school music department, Andy Olson, Derrick Rohman, Jim Lenartson and Betty Grussendorf for their help in making the holiday concert run smoothly. It seemed as though everyone really enjoyed the concert. Whitwam. Recognized the members of the Board for School Board Appreciation Month. Also recognized Jim Lennartson for being the best. |
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VIII.A. Elementary, Middle, High School, and Community Education Reports
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IX. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
Paula Menzel, Katie Marciniak, Eric Borndal, Matt Cox spoke about teacher negotiations.
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X. Correspondence
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XI. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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XI.A. Enrollment Update
Discussion:
District is down about 15 students from the beginning of the year, but steady at this time.
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XI.B. Negotiation Update
Discussion:
Whitwam presented on negotiations.
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XI.C. Arena Update
Discussion:
City approved to build a $24M arena. Looking for the school board to approve naming right agreement. NorthStar Ford has agreed to offer HAHA a new car for 20 years. HAHA is planning on putting 1.4 million dollars into the arena off of raffle ticket sales. Snow load on the roof of the existing building is a major concern. May need to pay to have the snow load evaluated by engineers. Scheduled to break ground in August and finish in Spring 2026. At most, will be without ice for two weeks.
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XII. Committee Reports
Discussion:
McFarland and Peterson attended a presentation of the arena project at the City of Hermantown. Walked away thinking that the City was under the impression that the naming rights agreement was in our court, which is not the case. Waiting now for a response from the interested party. Waiting for a signage plan and for the length of the contact to be agreed upon.
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XIII. Old Business
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XIII.A. Resolution for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIII.B. Boys Basketball Advertising
Action(s):
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XIV. New Business
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XIV.A. Hermantown Arena Contracts / Fundraising
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XIV.B. Event Worker Pay Rates
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XIV.C. 2024 Committee and Outside Assignments
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XIV.D. American Indian Education Annual Compliance Review
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XIV.E. New Position Request for Part Time Middle School Paraprofessional - Action Requested
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XIV.F. New Position Request for Part Time Middle School Paraprofessional - Action Requested
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XV. Closed Session for the Purpose of Contract Negotiations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XVI. Reopen Meeting to the Public
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XVII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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