July 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The July 17, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Haverinen at with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Katie Howard, Helen Lehto, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Mike Schmidt, Superintendent Jay Kjos and Business Manager Kyle Bergem. |
2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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3.1. Student/Staff Share
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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4.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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4.2. Communications
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5. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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If needed:
Motion by to remove the following from the consent agenda: Seconded by vote |
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. June 21, 2023 regular board meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $717,915.86; 3. Notice of Assignments for the following extra-curricular coach/advisors:2023-2024 School year:Tiffany Besonen, Art League Advisor Step 9; Emily Huotari, JH Volleyball Coach Step 2; Jake Oyster, Head Wrestling Coach Step 9; Tanya Carney, One Act Play Director Step 1; Dan Besonen, JH Knowledge Bowl Coach Step 5; Wade Hukriede, Assistant Wrestling Coach Step 7; April Hodge, Fall Musical/3 Act Play Director Step 5; Logan Redetzke, Head Volleyball Coach Step 5; Cody Pulju, Head Girls Basketball Coach Step 7; Riley Schauer, Winter Cheerleading Coach Step 1; Kevin Sommers, Associate Head Football Coach Step 9; Luke Davidson, Associate Assistant Wrestling Coach Step 6; Todd Frie, Associate Assistant Wrestling Coach Step 7; Randy Thompson, BPA Advisor Step 1; Josh Roiko, Assistant Golf Coach Step 4;Holly Westad, NHS Advisor Step 3; Holly Westad, HS Student Council Advisor Step 1; April Hodge, Vocal Music Director Step 8; Becca Pulju, Assistant Golf Coach Step 1; Kris Koll, Assistant Football Coach Step 1; Riley Schauer, Fall Cheerleading Coach Step 1; Brian Carlson, JH Football Coach Step 1; Kevin Sommers, Associate Assistant Football Coach Step 9; Luke Davidson, Associate Assistant JH Wrestling Coach Step 6; Todd Frie, Associate Assistant JH Wrestling Coach Step 7; Tanya Carney, HS Knowledge Bowl Coach Step 1; Hannah Bliss, Assistant Volleyball Coach Step 3;
4. Teacher Contract with Hannah Layman, Elementary Teacher, BA Step 1, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; 5. Notice of Assignment with Kerry White, Instructional Coach for the 2023-2024 School year; 6. Work assignment for Lisa Mickelson, Full Time Custodian, per Custodial Employee Handbook; 7. Work assignment for Oneray Grant, Full Time Custodian, per Custodial Employee Handbook contingent upon a successful background check; 8. Teacher Contract with Deanna Hillukka, Teacher, BA Step 2, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; 9. WCMCA Lease Agreement; 10. PSEO Agreement between Regents of the University of Minnesota Crookston campus and Menahga ISD#821 11. PSEO Agreement between MState and Menahga ISD#821 Seconded by vote
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7. REPORTS
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7.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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7.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaisons for 2023
Crisis Management: David Treinen Freshwater Ed Dist: Katie Howard
MSHSL: David Treinen MSBA: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Helen Lehto Community Education Rep: Cherie Peterson WBWF: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Julia Kicker Building Advisory: Helen Lehto and David Treinen Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Helen Lehto Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen |
8. OTHER PERSONNEL
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8.1. Resignation
Description:
Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Lisa Mickelson, Paraprofessional, effective June 30, 2023.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Cynthia Myogeto, Bus Driver, effective July 14, 2023. We thank Cynthia for her two years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Brianna Blanchard, JH English Teacher, effective July 17, 2023. Seconded by vote |
8.2. FMLA Request
Description:
Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA starting on or about October 2, 2023.
Seconded by vote |
9. TEACHER CONTRACT RENEWAL
Description:
Motion by that
After one year of service, we renew the contract for 2023-2024 with Pamela Johnson. Seconded by vote |
10. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
Description:
Motion by to approve the out of state travel request by FFA to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, October 30, 2023 to November 4, 2023, and for the district to pay an amount equal to expenses within the state lines.
Seconded by vote
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11. THE SOCIAL INSTITUTE LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT
Description:
Motion by to approve the social institute license and services agreement as presented.
Seconded by vote
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12. 6-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR PAIRED ACTIVITIES WITH SEBEKA FY2024-FY2029
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Motion by to approve another six year agreement with Sebeka for the paired activities of Cross Country, Wrestling, Speech, Golf and Track for FY2024-FY2029.
Seconded by vote |
13. POLICY
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13.1. Policy 102 Equal Educational Opportunity
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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13.2. Policy 418 Drug Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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13.3. Policy 419 Tobacco-Free Environment
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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13.4. Policy 424 License Status
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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13.5. Policy 425 Staff Development
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Motion by to
Seconded by vote
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14. AWARD FALL QUOTES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
Description:
Motion by to approve the following quotes for goods and services for FY24, as presented with the fuel bid being awarded to:
Fuel: Milk: Bread: Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. Snow Plowing/Removal: Menahga Concrete Products Sanitation: G&T Sanitation Seconded by vote
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15. TITLE LEA REPRESENTATIVE
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Motion by to name Lisa Parrish, Elementary Principal, as the Title LEA representative for 2023-2024 School Year.
Seconded by vote |
16. LTFM 10 YEAR PLAN APPROVAL
Description:
Motion by to approve the LTFM revenue budget and ten-year expenditure plan as presented.
Seconded by vote
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17. MISCELLANEOUS REIMBURSEMENT RATES AND SUBSTITUTE PAY
Description:
Motion by to approve the miscellaneous reimbursements and substitute teacher pay, as presented.
Seconded by vote
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18. MHS 2023-2024 STUDENT HANDBOOK DRAFT
Description:
Motion by to approve the first reading of the student handbook for the 2023-2024 school year, as presented.
Seconded by vote
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19. CLOSED AS PERMITTED BY MS. SECTION 13d.03 TO DISCUSS MENAHGA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 821 LABOR NEGOTIATIONS STRATEGY RELATED TO NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALL BARGAINING UNITS
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20. ADJOURN
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Motion by to adjourn the July 17, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
21. Upcoming Meetings
Description:
July 19, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Strategic Plan Committee Work Session
August 2, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Strategic Plan Committee Work Session August 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Strategic Plan Committee Work Session August 21, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting September 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting October 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting November 20, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting December 18, 2023 begin at 6:00 (allowing for Truth in Taxation hearing) 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting |