September 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the School Board
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I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
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II. Mission Statement
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III. Roll Call
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MEMBERS PRESENT: David Hokanson, Heather Holst, Matthew Munger, Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
VISITORS: Sarah Turcotte, Jason Wilcox, Lindsey Beier, Sadie Kukowski, Gretchen Appelwick, John Muenich, Laura Bakker, Bill Wietman |
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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: September 9, 2024
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V.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #114773-114896 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:
Whitwam. Recognized Transportation Director Jim Lennartson, as all busses passed inspection today.
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VIII. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
No Visitor Business.
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IX. Administrative Report
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IX.A. Lance Takkunen - Budget Update
Discussion:
Takkunen gave an update on the budget for 2024-25 and a projected budget for 2025-26. Deficit spending in 2024-25 by $660,000 and projected deficit of $1.1 million in 2025-26.
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X. Correspondence
Discussion:
No Correspondence.
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XI. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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XI.A. Enrollment Update
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XI.B. Hermantown Recreation Initiative
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XI.C. Elementary Facilities Assessment Update
Discussion:
LHB met with Elementary staff, Elementary Principal and Middle School Principal. One more Facilities meeting with LHB before coming to the Board with a recommendation on the Elementary Facility.
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XI.D. Other
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XII. Committee Reports
Discussion:
Whitwam. Activities Committee. Stella Maris has asked to Co-Op with Hermantown and Proctor on Alpine Skiing wanting to solve a short-term problem with a long-term solution. Looking for a head coach for the alpine program prior to the season beginning Nov. 1.
Peterson. Arena Board. Lockers came to the forefront of the conversation and Peterson was asked to bring the lockers to the attention of the School Board. The trail from the school to the arena will be widened to 10 feet with a gravel base with lights and might be paved. Not driveable, walkable only. |
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XIII. Old Business
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XIII.A. Memorandum of Understanding Between ISD 700 and Education Minnesota - Hermantown, Local 1096 - READ Act Training
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XIII.B. Certify the Proposed Pay 2025 Levy
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XIII.C. Truth in Taxation Meeting Date - December 9, 2024 (6:01 p.m.)
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XIV. New Business
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XIV.A. District Trip Approval Form - Wolf Ridge ELC
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XV. Adjournment
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