December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Roll Call
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Ben Borrell Paul Bravinder Michelle Heuer Katie Koch
Brian Marketon Shannah Mulvihill Kelsey Puncochar |
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IV. Truth in Taxation Hearing
Description:
Megan Tormanen, Business Manager, will give the truth in taxation presentation. Information will be presented at the meeting,
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V. Approve Agenda
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_____ recommended approval of the agenda; ____ seconded; motion carried/failed.
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VI. Questions or Comments from Visitors
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VII. Approve Consent Agenda
Description:
____ recommended approval of the consent agenda; ____ seconded; motion carried/failed.
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VII.A. Minutes
Description:
November 13, 2023, Regular Board Meeting
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VII.B. Bills
Description:
Bill Reader-December-Mulvihill
P-Card November Bills December 11, 2023 Check Register
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VII.C. Monthly Treasurer Report
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The monthly treasurer report is enclosed.
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VII.D. Enrollment
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November Enrollment
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VII.E. Leave/Resignation/Retirement
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The administration recommends approving the FMLA leave extension request for Emily Youngren through the end of the 2023-24 school year; and the retirement of Cindy Decker as a health office paraprofessional effective January 12, 2024
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VII.F. Employment Recommendations
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The administration recommends hiring Raja Ellman as a paraprofessional effective November 28, 2023 (approved this fall)
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VII.G. Approve Additional Winter Coaching Staff
Description:
The Activities Director, Joe Puncochar, recommends approval of the additional winter coaching staff.
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VII.H. Communications
Description:
-Elementary Laker News (Attached)
-Teaching Today fall 2023 (Available at meeting)
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VIII. New/Other Business
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VIII.A. Presentation from the Class of 1973
Description:
Charlie Borrell will give a presentation from the class of 1973.
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VIII.B. Department Report-Special Education
Description:
Kelly Klima, Special Education Supervisor, will give a presentation about Special Educaiton.
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VIII.C. Recommend Approval of Additional Paraprofessional Position
Description:
Kelly Klima, Special Education Supervisor, and Jen Olson, Elementary Principal request an additional special education paraprofessional position at Humphrey Elementary.
_____ recommended approval of the additional special education paraprofessional position at Humphrey Elementary; _______ seconded; motion carried/failed.
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VIII.D. Recommend Approval of Final Levy Limitation & Certification
Description:
Megan Tormanen, Business Manager, will review information regarding the final levy certification of 2023 payable 2024. We are asking to certify $........................ (Information will be presented and reviewed during the Truth in Taxation hearing.) Form is not available until the board approves the amount to certify.
_____ recommended approval of the Final 2023 payable 2024 Levy Certification; ____ seconded; motion carried/failed. |
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VIII.E. Recommend Approval of Combined Polling Site Resolution
Description:
Due to the change during the 2017 Legislative session that affects school districts, all municipalities must designate by ordinance or resolution all polling places every year. Thus, by December 31st of each year, we must pass a resolution designating a polling place for our election precinct. The polling site must be a polling place used in a general election. We recommend designating Howard Lake City Hall, Winsted City Hall, and Waverly City Hall as our combined polling places.
(Roll Call Vote) ______ recommended approving the resolution designating the Howard Lake City Hall, Waverly City Hall and Winsted City Hall as the school districts combined polling place; ______ seconded; those in favor: ______________; opposed: ___________; motion carried/failed.
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VIII.F. Discuss/Approve MDE New State Requirement for Graduation
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Dr Kuehn, HLWW High School Principal, will review the new MDE state requirements for graduation.
______ motioned to approve the new graduation requirements as presented; ______ seconded; motion carried/failed.
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VIII.G. Review/Possible Approval of Additional Class Courses
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Curriculum Director, Stephanie Kuehn, recommends a review of two new course proposals: Ag Entrepreneurship and Spanish in the Workplace. Approval at the December meeting because this would be for the 2024-25 school year which we start planning in February. (Roll Call Vote)
______ recommends approval of two new course proposals: Ag Entrepreneurship and Spanish in the Workplace; ________ seconded; motion carried/failed.
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VIII.H. School Board Committee Application
Description:
Review and discuss the School Board Committee Application for 2024. Either paper version (attached) or Google form (see link below)
2024 School Board Committee Application
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VIII.I. Recommend Approval of the Resolution Accepting Donations
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The administration recommends approving the resolution accepting donations. (Roll Call Vote)
______ recommended approval of the resolution accepting donations; _______ seconded; those in favor: __________ those opposed: ______________; motion carried/failed.
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VIII.J. Discuss January Board Meeting Date
Description:
Michelle Heuer would like to consider moving the January 8, 2024 board meeting to the following week.
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VIII.K. Review Strategic Planning Process
Description:
Discuss the strategic planning process. Superintendent Walbruch will review the strategic planning process.
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IX. Administrators/Supervisors/Reports
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IX.A. Superintendent Report
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The Superintendent's report is enclosed.
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IX.B. Principal Reports
Description:
The Principal's reports are enclosed.
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IX.C. School Board Committee Reports
Description:
There were no written school board committee reports.
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IX.D. Board Member Event Appearances
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Upcoming Board Member Event Appearances:
Middle School Choir Concert-December 12 @ 7pm High School Choir Concert-December 14 @ 7pm Humphrey Elementary 3 &4 grade program-February 15 @1 & 7pm Laker Theater High School Pops Choir Concert-March 5 @ 8pm Winsted Elementary 1 &2 grade program-March 14 @1 & 7pm Laker Theater Students of Excellence-April 24-Resource Training @ 4:30pm Bravinder Spring Play-April 26-27 @ 7-9pm Humphrey Elementary 1 &2 grade program-May 2 @1 & 7pm Laker Theater High School Band Concert May 8 @ 7pm Middle School Band Concert May 9 @7pm High School Choir Concert May 15 @ 7pm Middle School Band Concert May 16 @7pm Humphrey Elementary Kindergarten Program May 21 @ 6pm-Laker Theater Winsted Elementary Kindergarten Program May 21 @ 7:15pm-Laker Theater Graduation June 2 |
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X. Next Meeting Dates:
Regular Board Meeting-January 8, 2024 6:30 pm HLWW HS Media Center Work Session Meeting- January 22, 2024 6:30 pm HLWW HS Media Center |
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XI. Items for next meeting
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Regular Meeting:
• Bill Reader for January- Bravinder • 2024 Organizational Meeting • Approve School Board Committee Assignments • Approve Resolution for reduction in curriculum, program and Staff • Department Report-February-School Nurse • Recognition's • Leave/Resignations/Retirements • Employment Recommendations • Approve First Reading of Policies • Approve Treasurer Report-January, April, July, October • Review/Approve 2024-25 School Calendar |
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XII. Adjournment
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_____ adjourned the meeting at _____pm. |
