November 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

Discussion:  Prior to board action, Daniel Ohmacht will be sworn in as a member of the ISD 129 School Board by officially accepting the office and administering the oath of office.

Discussion:  Sara Valenzuela Chaver, SPED Assistant, Ramsey Elementary
Sarah Jensen, SPED Assistant, Ramsey Elementary
Lorena Barrientos, SPED Assistant, Sanford Elementary
Yvonne Buseman, Food Service, Middle School
Kathleen Jessen, Special Education Teacher, Ramsey Elementary
Lori Gonzalez, ESL Assistant, Middle School
Goering Coffey, SPED Paraprofessional, High School
 

Discussion:  Bev Wanke, retiring from Thunder Hawk Care, effective October 14, 2022
Lisa Sederstrom, resigning as a full-time assistant, effective October 18th, 2022
Karl Wernecke, resigned from Food Service, Middle School
Shawn Aker, resigned as JH Tennis Coach
Pam Eklund, retiring from ALC Administrative Assistant, effective January 31, 2023
Benjamin Mulder, resigned as JH Baseball Coach
Cheri Kuhlmann, retiring from High School Social Studies Teacher, effective April 11, 2023
 

Discussion:  Montevideo Youth Sports Club donated $500 to the Individuals with Disabilities Program.
Minnwest Bank donated $200 to the Individuals with Disabilities Program.
Southwest Initiative Foundation donated $14,750 towards the sidewalk at the Hawks Nest.
Lions club donated $1,500 toward the Community Education Prairie Fire Theatre.

Discussion:  Congratulations to Mary Sanders and Wendy Sandven for completing their Viewsonic Authorized Trainer program, making them certified trainers for ISD 129.
 

Discussion:  The attached policies have been revised and being presented for board review.  These policy will be brought forward at the December regular school board meeting for adoption.

Discussion:  Matt Wolfert will be on hand to lead a discussion on options moving forward regarding facilities.

Discussion:  Policies 101 through 209 revisions were presented at the October regular school board meeting and are being recommended for approval at this time.  MSBA model policies are utilized when available.

This action is recommended by Superintendent McKittrick

Discussion:  Dufault Publishing and Walter's Publishing are the companies that we have been with for several years. This includes Montevideo Senior High School, Montevideo Middle School and Montevideo Elementary Schools.

Discussion:  Election information will be added when received from the County Election Office.

Discussion:  Kelly Snell received the 3rd highest total of votes at the regular election on November 8, 2022.  Mrs. Snell has submitted her declination of this position due to her being an ineligible school employee.  Acceptance of this declination results in a board vacancy that may be filled through appointment.  This appointment would serve until the next special election is held by the district.

The board has utilized the appointment process for two positions this school year and the process has gone smoothly.  It is being recommended by Mr. McKittrick that the same process be utilized in filling the open school board position.  Timelines for appointing and seating would be appoint at the December regular school board meeting and seat at the January meeting.

Discussion:  This is an action required of the school board to take annually and pertains to special elections.  This action allows for a single polling place to serve the entire district in order to be more cost effective in running special elections.

Discussion:  None

Discussion:  For November, we are going to mix it up a little bit.  The Trust Pillar we are concentrating on will be Contribution.  We are skipping Connection right now and possibly coming back to it at a later date. 

Please read Chapter 29 in the Trusted Leader book; pages 209-213. As you read, think about your role as a board member and how the Pillar of Contribution applies to what you do as a school board member to build trust within the organization.  Consider how the pillar of Contribution could be relevant to other areas of your life, as well.