December 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order - Gary Michael, Chairperson

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance

I.B. Attendance

I.C. Additional Agenda Items

II. Approval

II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items

II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes

II.C. Approve Financial Transactions

III. Presentation

III.A. Presentation and Approval of 2023-2024 Financial Audit

III.B. Truth in Taxation Hearing - Review 2024-2025 Budget and Allow for Public Comment
Presenter: Margaret Jewison

III.C. Certify the Taxes Payable 2025 Levy in the amount of $4,587,821.50, an increase of 22.87%

IV. Introduction of the Open Forum:
Comments from visitors should be informational in nature and not exceed 3 minutes per issue. The Board will not engage in a discussion or debate in those 3 minutes but will take the information and find answers if it is appropriate. As part of the protocol, visitors must keep their ideas and opinions related to policy issues. Depending upon the number of persons in attendance seeking to be heard, the School Board reserves the right to impose other limitations and restrictions as necessary in order to provide an orderly, efficient, and fair opportunity for those present to be heard. It is unacceptable for any speaker to slander, engage in character assassination or discuss student or personnel issues (i.e. teachers, coaches, bus drivers, principals, Board Members, etc.)
at a public board meeting. The person(s) wishing to address the Board must stand at the provided lectern.

Closing of Open Forum when visitor comments:
The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School Board wishes to thank all the visitors who addressed the members during the open forum. At this time, the Board will not be taking action on the items raised during the open forum. The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Superintendent or Board Chair will be in contact with you to address the items brought to our attention. Please fill out a speaker card including your contact information {name, phone number, and email address} so you can be contacted. Speaker cards can be left at the lectern.

V. Consent Agenda

V.A.  Approve Request for Family Medical Leave of Absence for Alyssa Gavin, Early Childhood Education Coordinator, beginning on or around April 14, 2025 through June 2, 2025.

V.B. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Sam Gavin, Junior High Social Studies Teacher - Beginning on or around April 14, 2025 to April 28, 2025 or 10 School Days

V.C. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Connor Scharf, High School PE/Health Teacher - Beginning on or around April 22, 2025 to May 2, 2025 or 10 School Days

V.D. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Josh Smith, High School Social Studies Teacher - Beginning on or around February 19, 2025 to March 5, 2025 or 10 School Days

V.E. Approve the Credit Recovery Advisor (part-time), Bridgette Reuvers - $38.48/hour Contract Rate

V.F. Approve the Following 2024-2025 Additional Assignment
Bridgette Reuvers - Minnesota Honor Society

V.G. Approve the 2024-2025 Seniority Lists

VI. Recognition

VI.A. Approve Monetary & Non-Monetary Donations

VII. Reports

VII.A. Principals' Reports
Jennifer Wilson, K-4 and 9-12 Principal
Myles Knutson, Middle School Principal
 

VII.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director

VII.C. Board Member Reports

VII.D. Board Committee Reports

VII.E. John Regan, Superintendent

VIII. Information / Discussion

VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
510 School Activities
517 Student Recruiting
607 Organization of Grade Levels
608 Instructional Services - Special Education

IX. Action

IX.A. Approve the Following Policies: 
301 School District Administration
346 Administrator Code of Ethics 
519 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies
533 Wellness
901 Community Education

X. Personnel

XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings:
January 6, 2025 Organizational Meeting
January 27, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 19, 2025