October 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order - June Rezac, Chairperson
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.B. Attendance
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Bakken, Jon ___ Heuss, Brenda ___ Michael, Gary ___ Rezac, June ___ Schneider, Jay ___ Stangler, Jeff ___ Tolzman, Troy ___ |
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I.C. Additional Agenda Items
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II. Approval
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II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
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II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
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II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
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III. Recognition
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III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
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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. |
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V. Consent Agenda
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V.A. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coaches:
Wrestling Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,189 Mike Richards, 1st Assistant - $4,411 John Miller, Volunteer Brady Ayers, Volunteer Colin Ayers, Volunteer Michael Lambert, Volunteer Boys Basketball David Schuster, Head Coach - $6,189 Matthew VanHoudt, 1st Assistant - $4,411 Blake Seesz, JH Coach - $2,652 Brody Holicky, JH Coach - $2,652 Girls Basketball Tobin Pope, Head Coach - $6,189 Kari Roth, 1st Assistant - $4,411 Bruce Velzke, Volunteer Kristalyn Morris, Volunteer Addyson Taylor, Volunteer Ashley Bauer, JH Coach - $2,652 Tatum Richards, JH Coach - $2,652 |
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V.B. Approve the Following Resignations
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V.B.1. Milayna Watzek, Paraprofessional
Effective October 30, 2026 |
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V.B.2. Anna Meschke, Food Service Director
Effective October 15, 2026 |
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V.B.3. Angela Sammon, Continuing Education Committee
Effective October 1, 2026 |
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V.C. Approve the Following Retirements:
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V.C.1. Lisa Becker, Special Education Teacher
Effective June 4, 2027 |
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V.C.2. Patty Pettis, High School English Teacher
Effective June 4, 2027 |
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V.C.3. Lisa Roemhildt, Paraprofessional
Effective October 29, 2026 |
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V.D. Correction to New Hire Mattison Bartholomew - Para/Kindergarten Assistant, Step E is the correct step at $17.75/hour
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V.E. Approve the Following Hire:
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V.E.1. Jeffrey Boran, Driver's Education Class Instructor - $36.10/hour
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VI. Reports
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VI.A. Principals' Reports
Sarah Ertl, Pre-K-5 Principal Brandon Tagg, Grades 6-12 Principal (In-Person)
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VI.B. Crystal Lamont, Community Education & Activities Director
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VI.C. Board Member Reports
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VI.D. Board Committee Reports
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VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
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VII. Information / Discussion
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VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
512 School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities redline 513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design redline 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy redline 516.5 Overdose Medication redline
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VIII. Action
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VIII.A. Approve the Following Policies:
506 Student Discipline 625 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence 722 Public Data and Data Subject Requests 806 Crisis Management Policy
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VIII.B. Approve the Following Request for Leave of Absence
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VIII.B.1. Approve FMLA (Family Medical Leave of Absence) Request from Early Childhood Teacher - Beginning on or around February 22, 2027 through the end of the school year.
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VIII.C. Approve Resolution of School Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League
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VIII.D. Approve Resolution of School Board Supporting Form B Application to Minnesota State High School League
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VIII.E. Approve the Following Contracted Services
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VIII.E.1. 2026-2027 Contracted Agreement with Minnesota Valley Education District - Teacher of Deaf, Hard of Hearing
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VIII.F. Approve the Notice of General Election
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IX. Personnel
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X. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings November 23, 2026 December 21, 2026 January 7, 2026 (Organizational Meeting) January 25, 2027 |
