March 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The March 18, 2024 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, Helen Lehto, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. Attending Virtually: Katie Howard Location: 2311 Canasta Dr. Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 |
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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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3.2. 2024 Sourcewell Teacher of Excellence
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3.3. Kerry White to introduce her therapy dog.
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Sydni is a 4 year old Goldendoodle owned by Bob & Kerry White. She attended 6 weeks of training in Bemidji last fall and is now a certified Therapy Dog and a registered Good Canine Citizen. Sydni and our other dog Maya a Springerdoodle, also participate in the Menahga Gateway Lions Paws of Comfort visiting area care centers. Sydni has visited Miss Walvatne, Mrs. Hoverson, and Mrs. Pietila’s classrooms each month. She has read with students and I also talked with each class about the differences between Therapy and Service dogs and how to approach these dogs. Sydni has spent time in special education rooms, high school art and Reach classrooms, support rooms, and Tim Erickson has been helping her learn how to walk with a power wheelchair. She greets lots of people in the hallways and is a custodial helper as she definitely cleans up any food on the floors! I have been so impressed with all of our students as they always ask to pet Sydni. I want to thank the district, staff, and students for welcoming Sydni into our school.
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3.4. Reading and Math Report presented by Josh Roiko and Andria Bristow
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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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4.3. Presentation by Alex Coker from World Classrooms
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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
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. February 12, 2024 Regular meeting minutes, February 13, 2024 Negotiations meeting minutes; February 22, 2024 Negotiations meeting minutes, February 26, 2024 Board Work session meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $1,178,465.73; 3. Notice of Assignments for 2023-2024: Tamara Aho, Assistant Softball Coach Step 1; Mackenzie Zetah, Junior High Softball Coach Step 2; Emily Huotari, Junior High Softball Coach Step 1; Lindsey White, JV Softball Coach Step 7; Randy Thompson, JH Boys Baseball Step 9, Holly Westad, Junior Varsity Boys Baseball Step 2 (50%), Kris Koll, Junior Varsity Boys Baseball Step 2 (50%); Isaiah Usher, JH Boys Baseball Step 1 pending successful background check;
4. Teacher Contract with Nathan Luetgers, Elementary Special Education Teacher, BA Step 1, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, contingent upon successful background check; 5. Notice of Long-Term Assignment for Katri Haapala, per EMM Master Agreement, for the period beginning March 19, 2024 and ending on May 24, 2024. Seconded by vote
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7. APPROVE KENMARK INVOICES
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Motion by to approve the Kenmark Invoices in the amount of $1,011.00 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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8. REPORTS
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8.1. AD, Principals, Superintendent
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8.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaisons for 2024
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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9. OTHER PERSONNEL
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9.1. FMLA Request
Description:
Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA starting on or about October 12, 2024.
Seconded by vote |
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9.2. Resignations
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Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Timbr Berttunen, Paraprofessional, effective March 27, 2024. We thank Timbr for her dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Julie Eck, Paraprofessional, effective March 22, 2024. We thank Julie for her dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Bruce Bolton, Teacher, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 School year. We thank Bruce for his dedicated service to the student of our school. Seconded by vote |
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10. Recognize the new business manager is able to perform financial trasanctions, make wire transfers, and investments on behalf of the school district per MS 471.38, subd.3
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Motion by to approve SMS representative Heidi Hagen to perform financial transactions, make wire transfers, and investments on behalf of the school district per MS 471.38, subd. 3
Seconded by vote |
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11. VOLUNTARY REDUCTION
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Motion by to approve reducing the PLTW/Stem position from 1.0 FTE to .80 FTE effective the 2024-2025 School year as a voluntary reduction.
Seconded by vote |
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12. BUS PURCHASE
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Motion by to approve the purchase of a new bus from North Central Bus and Equipment as presented not to exceed $142,000.00.
Seconded by vote
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13. NEW BOILER IN BUS GARAGE
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Motion by to approve the bid presented by not to exceed .
Seconded by vote
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14. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL K-12
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Motion by to change the interim assistant principal position to a full time assistant principal position starting the 2024-2025 school year.
Seconded by vote |
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15. ELEVATE ONLINE
Description:
Motion by to approve the partnership agreement with Elevate Online as presented.
Seconded by vote
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16. PRESCHOOL OPTIONS
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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17. AFTER SCHOOL CARE
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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18. STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT
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19. SET BOARD RETREAT
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BOARD RETREAT:
Set Date: Set Place: Set Time: |
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20. ADJOURN
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Motion by to adjourn the March 18, 2024 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
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21. Upcoming Meetings
Description:
April 15, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
May 20, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. June 17, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. July 15, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. July 29, 2024, Board Work Session 6:30 p.m. August 19, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. September 16, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. October 21, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. November 18, 2024, Regular Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. December 16, 2024, begin at 6:00 (allowing for Truth in Taxation hearing |
