May 13, 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 May 13, 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, Heather Holst, Matt Munger (virtual), Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
VISITORS: Sarah Turcotte, Nicole Minnehan, Jason Wilcox, Michael Pothast, Bill Wietman, Kammi Wietman, Sadie Kukowski, Natalia Benson, Katie Marciniak, Stephanie Youngman, Lindsey Beier, Lynda Nikko, Dana Carlson, Gretchen Appelwick, Julie Lenz, Terry Gilbert, Lori Sinnott, Jess Williams, Kristal Berg, Emily Corrin, Brent Chounard-Nguyen, Grace Billman, Emily Bellamy, Laura Bakker, John Muenich |
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IV. Approve Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Approve Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Board Meeting: April 22, 2024 & May 6, 2024
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V.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #113893-114121 charged to the following funds and the Bank and Electronic Transfers:
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V.C. Approval of Personnel Items
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VI. Resolution to Accept Donations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Comments and Congratulations
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VII.A. Elementary, Middle, High School, and Community Education Reports
Discussion:
Muenich. Recognized students that took the National German Exam. Sara Rose and Isabel Kirkeby earned the Gold Medal, Jack Collins, Anna Katich and Sara Hodek earned the Silver Medal and Nathan Gjessing, Will Benner and Cormac Maguire earned the Bronze Medal.
Wietman. Recognized the Middle School Students of the Month: Asher Banaszak (5th), Jade Kalm (5th), Lucy Peterson (5th), Austin Lin (5th), Ayaka Seo (6th), Elyse Aubol (6th), Norah Beyer (7th), Natalie Williams (7th), Luke McDonald (8th), Eva Elnes (8th). Also, recognized Mr. Hunke and Mr. Mitchell for the Choir concert today. The 6th, 7th and 8th grade band concert will take place next week. Appelwick. The Scholastic Book Fair is going on this week. Will have information on how it went at the next meeting. Berg. Recognized the following Hermantown early learning staff for their participation in Circle of Securities training. They have given up their Tuesday nights from 4:00 - 6:00 pm for the last nine weeks to be trained: Kim Olson, Meggan Flaada, Vanessa Zack, Anna Cashman, Andrea Mattison, Roxy Olsen Hurst, Kristal Berg Whitwam. Recognized Teacher Appreciation Week last week.Thanked the teachers for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. |
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VII.B. Elk's Senior Students of the Month - Jenna Kleffman & Thor Rickard
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VIII. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
Stephanie Youngman spoke about budget cuts and Intervention programs.
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IX. Correspondence
Discussion:
No Correspondence.
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X. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Bill Wietman and Mike Pothast presented about PLC time and early release beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.
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X.A. Mike Pothast & Bill Wietman: PLC Time
Discussion:
Bill Wietman and Mike Pothast presented about PLC time and early release beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.
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XI. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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XI.A. Enrollment Update
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XI.B. Open Enrollment
Discussion:
Whitwam went over procedures for open enrollment, including Minnesota Department of Education deadlines and frequently asked questions.
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XI.C. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Down to the last week for legislature. Challenge to keep up with all of the legislature because of the constant changes. I have to wait and see what comes out of the meetings.
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XI.D. SPED Update
Discussion:
Jessa Cook, Director of Special Education for Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative, is doing an internal audit from previous files through MDE. The state randomly selected 10 IEPs from throughout the district to be pulled for Jessa to audit. Principals attended a legal update and restraint presentation. Whitwam also investigated specific concerns regarding not following specific IEP plans. Conducting exit interviews and looking back at old exit interviews to get caught up on employees and why they left or are leaving.
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XII. Committee Reports
Discussion:
No Committee Reports.
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XIII. Old Business
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XIII.A. Hermantown Amateur Hockey Association (HAHA) Management Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIII.B. Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election
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XIII.C. Acceptance of the Youth Skills Training (YST) Grant
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XIII.D. Resolution to Close Enrollment in Specific Grade Levels for the 2024-25 Academic Year
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XIII.E. RFP for Technology Services
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XIV. New Business
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XIV.A. New Position Request for 6.5 Hour PT Cook
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XIV.B. FY25 Budget Reductions
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XIV.C. District Policy Updates - No. 506, 507, 507.5, 514
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XIV.D. Approval of Perkins Approved Expenses
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XIV.E. School Board Election Filing Notice
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XIV.F. Substitute / Casual Rates of Pay
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XIV.G. PLC Early Release
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XIV.H. 2024-2025 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League
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XIV.I. Ray Wero Scholarship $1500 check request (Action Requested)
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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
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XVII. Adjournment
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