January 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call the Meeting to Order
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It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to call the meeting to order.
Roll Call Ernst ____________ Hasbargen____________ Hiedeman ____________ Hought ____________ Johnson ____________ Mikkelson ____________ Neppl ____________ Ex-officio members: Spear ___________ Diaz ___________ |
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.B. Ceremonial Oath of Office
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1.C. School Happenings
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.jpg) Breckenridge High School held its second Exploratory Afternoon today. Seventh and eighth graders spent the afternoon at the Breckenridge Community Center while 9-12 explored various activities led by staff and special guests Kim Arnhalt and Jeanne Gast. Some of the activities included Catan and other board games, Murder Mystery, pie making, gym games, gnomes and craft sessions, trivia, BYO gaming device, dance, Spanish, Zen room and more. It was a fun afternoon exploring topics and engaging with peers. Mrs. Sundquists’s painting class assisted 2nd through 6th graders in painting ceramic tiles that will be used to replace the faded tiles on the frisbee golf course in Welles Park this spring. Thank you to the Active Living Committee for providing the supplies, and Mrs. Sundquist, Odin Carlson and Tessa Snyder for collaborating with the committee this fall to make this project possible. |
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2. Approval of Agenda
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Administration recommends to approve the amended agenda adding Technology Coordinator report under Communications and New Business 8.E. Fergus Falls Area Special Ed Coop Representative
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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3. Organizational Meeting
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3.A. Election of Officers
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Chairperson
Call for nomination for the office of Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Chairperson __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Chairperson are closed: Roll call vote: Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____Hiedeman_____ Hought_____ Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ __________ was declared Chairperson Vice Chairperson Call for nomination for the office of Vice Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Vice Chairperson __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Vice Chairperson __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Vice Chairperson are closed: Roll call vote: Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____Hiedeman_____ Hought_____ Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ __________ was declared Vice Chairperson Clerk Call for nomination for the office of Clerk __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Clerk __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Clerk __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Clerk are closed: Roll call vote: Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____Hiedeman_____ Hought_____ Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ __________ was declared Clerk Treasurer Call for nomination for the office of Treasurer __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Treasurer __________ nominates __________ Calls for further nomination for office of Treasurer __________ nominates __________ If no further nominations, nominations for the office of Treasurer are closed: Roll call vote: Ernst_____ Hasbargen_____Hiedeman_____ Hought_____ Johnson_____ Mikkelson_____ Neppl_____ __________ was declared Treasurer |
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3.B. Wire Transfer Authority
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Designate the Business Manager and Superintendent as having the authority to make wire transfers.
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3.C. Depositories
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Utilize the MSBA Liquid Asset Fund, Bremer Bank, BMO, Bell Bank, and Raymond James Financial, as depositories for the school district.
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3.D. School Bank
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Name banks for banking services: Bremer Bank and BMO. The Chairperson, Treasurer and Clerk are authorized check signers for the District checking account at Bremer Bank, as well as the Business Manager as check signer. The Business Manager and Superintendent are authorized to direct check signers for the Bank of the West checking accounts.
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3.E. Legal Counsel and Authorized Contacts
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Name Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer, Kershner Lawfirm as the district's legal counsel. The Superintendent and Board Chairperson are authorized to contact legal counsel.
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3.F. IRS Mileage
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Effective January 1, 2025, the IRS standard mileage rate is set at 70cents per mile. Administration is recommending to set the District mileage rate for operating an automobile for business purposes at 70 cents per mile . The rate for 2024 was set at 67 cents.
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3.G. Official Newspaper
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Name the Wahpeton Daily News as official newspaper of the district.
Motion ______________ to approve items 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, and 3G Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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3.H. Board Member Compensation
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Board compensation for 2024 was suspended for attendance at 2024 regular monthly board meetings and to not be paid a per diem for additional meetings.
Motion ____________to set 2025 compensation __________________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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3.I. Assignment of Committees
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Motion ______________ to approve the 2025 committee assignments and to name a designated school representative (Superintendent ) _______ and designated School Board representative (Chair) _______ to vote on behalf of the District for matters with the Minnesota State High School League.
Second______________ Vote ______________ |
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4. Public Input
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5. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Motion is needed to approve the consent agenda.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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5.A. Minutes
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5.B. Financials
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5.B.1. Financial Report & Bills
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5.B.2. Contingent Account
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5.C. Hires
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5.C.1. Gavin Christianson, Junior High Basketball Coach
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5.C.2. Jakayla Smith, Elementary Wrestling Coordinator
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5.D. Resignations
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5.D.1. Jessica Kappes, Elementary Wrestling Coordinator
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5.E. Extra Curricular Contracts
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5.F. Enrollment
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6. Communications
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6.A. Ex-officio Student Representatives
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6.B. Dean of Students
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6.C. K-12 Principal
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6.D. Technology Coordinator
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6.E. Facilities Manager
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6.F. Business Manager
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6.G. Superintendent
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6.H. Committee Reports
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7. Old Business
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7.A. Community Task Force Recommendation
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Community Task Force recommendation was presented at December 2024 board meeting motion needed to approve recommendation document.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________
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8. New Business
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8.A. Resolution Accepting Donations
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.png) Motion is needed to accept donations received this past month. Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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8.B. Authorized Bank Signers
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Motion is needed to authorize bank signers for the school.
Check signers on the District checking account with Bremer Bank are: Newly appointed School Board Chairperson_______________, Treasurer _______________and Clerk _______________. Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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8.C. Meal Reimbursement Rates
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Administration is proposing adjusting the maximum meal amounts for travel expenses.
From: $7 breakfast, $10 lunch, $13 dinner = $30 To: $__ breakfast, $__ lunch, $__ dinner = $___ The standard rate is $16 breakfast, $19 lunch, $28 dinner = $63 Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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8.D. 935 Cooperative Bylaws - Joint Powers Agreement
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Motion to approve the amended and revised bylaws of the Joint Powers Agreement of the Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative, District #0935-52.
Motion ______________ Second ______________ Vote ______________
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8.E. Fergus Falls Area Special Ed Coop Representative
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Motion is needed to appoint a board representative to the Fergus Falls Area Special Ed Coop Board.
Motion ______________ to appoint _________________________ Second ______________ Vote ______________ |
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9. Adjournment
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Action Adjourned at __________________
Motion ______________ Second______________ Vote ______________ NOTES: Regular meeting: Regular meeting: New radio ads are needed for KBMW-be thinking about what you want to record! Staff Development: Staff Development: Staff Development to be set during organizational meeting. SD meets @ 7:30 AM @ BES #206 - please switch with someone if you cannot attend your assigned date VISION STATEMENT: Breckenridge Pride ... Inspiring to Excel! MISSION STATEMENT: We are devoted to providing personalized learning through challenging, relevant and dynamic experiences in a safe environment where mutual respect is fostered and innovative builders of the future are developed. |
