July 14, 2025 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 July 14, 2025. Chair, David Hokanson, 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: Eric Griffith, David Hokanson, Jodi McShane, Ashley McFarland, Matthew Munger (virtual), Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
Visitors: Jason Wilcox, Sarah Turcotte, Bill Wietman, Kammi Wietman, Lindsey Beier, Ben Fox, Marko Pedisic, Jen Bartsch, Tami Lukovsky, Gretchen Appelwick, Jesse Singer, Brent Chouanard-Nguyen, Alex White |
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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: June 23, 2025 and June 30, 2025
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V.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #116887-116950 charged to the following funds, voided checks #116520, 116640, 148308-148346, 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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VII. Comments and Congratulations
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VII.A. Elementary, Middle, High School, and Community Education Reports
Discussion:
Wietman. Mr. Matthew Brunette was selected to take part in a three-day work group with other teachers throughout Northern Minnesota testing new social studies curriculum.
Whitwam. Recognized the Extended School Year teachers and staff for their work this summer. |
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VIII. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
Jen Bartsch spoke regarding concerns about the varsity baseball program and head baseball coach.
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IX. Correspondence
Discussion:
Members of the Board received correspondence regarding the baseball program. Responded to correspondence with policies regarding chain of command for personnel complaints.
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X. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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X.A. Hermantown Recreation Initiative
Discussion:
NorthStar Ford Arena is still on schedule for a December 19 opening, as it is about 74% complete at this time. The target timeframe to turn it over to the school district is sometime around Thanksgiving. The old Hermantown Arena currently has four rusting doors and an old water heater that need to be replaced. The school district is working with HAHA to see if these are items that can be done once the building is turned over. The contractors are paving today in front of the building. Peterson brought up concerns about naming rights for rooms at the new arena.
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X.B. District Office Update
Discussion:
The City of Hermantown is presenting the YMCA at Essentia Wellness Center Expansion Plan to the City Council on July 21. The new Hermantown District Office would be a part of those plans if the Board votes to move forward.
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X.C. Other
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XI. Committee Reports
Discussion:
No Committee Reports.
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XII. Old Business
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XII.A. Lockers
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XII.B. MSBA Legislative Priorities - PSEO
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XIII. New Business
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XIII.A. Flagpole Naming Rights (Action Requested)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIII.B. Two Outdoor Sheets of Ice
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XIII.C. Approval of 2025-2026 Hermantown Activities Handbook
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XIII.D. Recommendation for 10-Year Uniform Rotation Plan and Dedicated Activity Uniform Fund
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XIV. 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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XV. Reopen Meeting to the Public
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XVI. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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