October 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The October 16, 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 Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. |
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2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
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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 |
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. September 18, 2023 Special board meeting minutes; September 18, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $631,178.09; 3. Work Assignment for Dylan Urvig, Full Time Custodian, per Custodial Employee Handbook;
4. Work Assignment for Lela Peterson, Paraprofessional, EMM Professional Master Agreement, beginning September 21, 2023; 5. Work Assignment for Michaela Skoog, Paraprofessional, EMM Professional Master Agreement, beginning September 21, 2023; 6. Work Assignment for LuAnn Siltala, Route Bus Driver, per Transportation Handbook, beginning September 22, 2023; 7. Work Assingment for Glenn Row, .5 Bus Route Driver, per Transportation Handbook, beginning October 2, 2023; 8. eLuma addendum to existing contract; 9. CIHS Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Seconded by vote
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7. BUDGET REPORT
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Motion by to approve the budget report as presented.
Seconded by vote.
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8. KENMARK INVOICES
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Motion by to approve the Kenmark Invoices in the amount of $677.00 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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9. REPORTS
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9.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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9.2. 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 |
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10. OTHER PERSONNEL
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10.1. RESIGNATION
Description:
Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Maryann Honga, Bus Driver, effective October 10, 2023. We thank Maryann for her 12 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Larry Novak, Paraprofessional, effective October 16, 2023. We thank Larry for his dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
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11. HUDL ONLINE LIVE STREAMING SERVICES
Description:
Motion by to approve the purchase of Hudl Online Live Streaming Services not to exceed $8,000.00
Seconded by vote
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12. EDUCATION MINNESOTA, MENAHGA (EMM) MASTER AGREEMENT
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Motion by to approve the Education Minnesota, Menahga (EMM) Master Agreement as presented.
Seconded by vote
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13. SENIORITY LISTS
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Motion by to approve the seniority lists for the 23-24 school year, as presented, for EMM Licensed Staff and EMM Paraprofessional Staff.
Seconded by vote
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14. MSBA INSURANCE TRUST PROXY
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Motion by to sign the MSBA Insurance Trust proxy indicating the proxy VOTE FOR ALL or DO NOT VOTE FOR ANY of the nominees listed.
Seconded by vote
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15. RESOLUTION OF SPONSORSHIP FOR WADENA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONCERN FOR YOUTH (CCY)
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RESOLUTION OF SPONSORSHIP Resolution authorizing participation with the Community Concern for Youth Program with Todd-Wadena Community Corrections.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Menahga School Board that Todd County act as sponsoring unit of government for the project entitled Community Concern for Youth to be conducted by Todd-Wadena Community Corrections during the period from 01/01/24 through 12/31/24. Barb Becker, Chairperson, Todd County Board of Commissioners, is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and funding as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the Menahga School Board. BE IT RESOLVED that the Menahga School Board hereby agrees to contribute $4,213.00 for the project entitled Todd-Wadena Community Concern for Youth during the period from 01/01/24 through 12/31/24, which is to be paid on 01/01/24. It is understood that the Menahga City Council contributes $1,679.00, for a total community contribution of $5,892.00. I hereby certify that the above resolutions were adopted by the Menahga School Board on October 16, 2023. Seconded by member The following voted in favor: The following voted against: |
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16. STRATEGIC PLAN ADOPTION
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Motion by to approve the final draft of the Menahga Public Schools Strategic Plan, as presented.
Seconded by vote
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17. POLICY UPDATES
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17.1. Policy 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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17.2. Policy 603 Curriculum Development
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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17.3. Policy 604 Instructional Curriculum
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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17.4. Policy 613 Graduation Requirements
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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18. E-RATE
Description:
Motion by to approve the E-Rate proposal as presented.
Seconded by vote
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19. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the October 16, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
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20. Upcoming Meetings
Description:
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 |
