May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order - June Rezac, 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. Recognition

III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

IV. Presentation

IV.A. MSBA

V. 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. 

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.A. Approve Continuing Contract Teachers (Tenure):

VI.A.1. Cameron Jensen, MS20/Step D - $57,747

VI.A.2. Jennifer Bowen, MS20/Step I - $66,706

VI.A.3. Connor Scharf, BS/Step D - $47,566

VI.A.4. Kelly Stanton-Nutt, MS30/Step N - $79,280

VI.A.5. Sean Benz, BS/Step K - $58,151

VI.B. Approve Non-Tenured Teacher Contracts:

VI.B.1. Allysa Bruns, BS10/Step D - $48,889

VI.B.2. Adelia Atherton, BS50/MS, Step B - $51,586

VI.B.3. Courtney Konakowitz, BS50/MS/Step F - $57,868

VI.C. Approve the Following Retirement:

VI.C.1. Tujwana "Teri" Byers, Food Service
Effective May 27, 2026

VI.D. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coaches:

Volleyball
Crystal Lamont, Head Coach - $6,189
Kelci Halvorson, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Ken Trnka, Volunteer 
Ashley Bauer, Junior High - $2,652

Football
Sam Stier, Head Coach - $6,189
Cory Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Chad Atherton, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Connor Scharf, 2nd Assistant - $3,523
Jon Bakken, Volunteer
Cameron Jensen, Volunteer
Mark Thompson, Volunteer
Bill John, Volunteer
Mark Stier, Volunteer
Hayden Hartman, Volunteer
David Schuster, Junior High - $2,652

Cross Country
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,189

VII. Reports

VII.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal
Brandon Tagg, High School Principal (In-Person)
 

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

VII.C. Board Member Reports

VII.D. Board Committee Reports

VII.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent

VIII. Information / Discussion

VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
418 Drug-Free Workplace / Drug-Free School
419 Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
420 Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records

IX. Action

IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
413 Harassment and Violence
416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
523 Policies Incorporated by Reference

IX.B. Approve Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places

IX.C. Approve the Following Contracts:

IX.C.1. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Contract with School Age Care Coordinator

IX.C.2. Approve the 2025-2027 Laundry Worker Contract

IX.C.3. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Nurse Contract

IX.C.4. Approve the 2025-2027 Food Service Contract

IX.C.5. 2026-2027 School Psychologist contract Shawna Petersen-Brown

IX.C.6. 2026-2027 School Psychologist Intern contract Lizzie Schwenn

IX.C.7. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Case Facilitator Contract

IX.C.8. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Clerical Contract

IX.D. 2026-2027 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)

X. Personnel

XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
June 22, 2026
July 27, 2026
August 24, 2026