August 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The August 19, 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, 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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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. BUILDING TOUR
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6. 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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7. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. July 15, 2024 regular board meeting minutes; July 29, 2024 special board meeting minutes, August 15, 2024 pairing and sharing committee meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $4,325,144.60; 3. Notice of assignments for the following extra-curricular coach/advisors for the 2024-2025 School Year: Kevin Sommers, Head Football Coach Step 9; Jaylin Hermanson, Assistant Football Coach Step 1; Logan Torma, Junior High Football Coach Step 1; Claire Torola, Assistant Volleyball Coach Step 1, Elly Hotakainen, Assistant Volleyball Coach Step 1, Alaina Heinonen, Junior High Volleyball Coach Step 1, Michaela Skoog, Junior High Volleyball Coach Step 1; Tanya Carney, HS Knowledge Bowl Advisor Step 3; Tanya Carney, One Act Play Advisor Step 3; Dan Besonen, JH Knowledge Bowl Advisor Step 7, April Hodge; Laura Takkunen, Spelling Bee Step 1; Sam Olson, NHS Advisor Step 1;
4. Work assignment for Luke Davidson, Strength and Conditioning Advisor; 5.Work assignment for Kayla Snyder, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 26, 2024; 6.Work assignment for Angelina Johnson, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 26, 2024; 7. Work assignment for Grace Howard, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 26, 2024; 8. Work assignment for Makayla Schweiss, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 26, 2024; 9. Work assignment for James Roth Jr., paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofession Master Agreement, beginning August 26, 2024; 10. Work Assignment for Dilan Orlando, Route Bus Driver, per Transportation Handbook, beginning August 26, 2024; 11. Work Assignment for Kevin Miska, Route Bus Driver, per Transportation Handbook, beginning August 26, 2024; 12. Work Assignment for Joyce Kallinen, Route Bus Driver, per Transportation Handbook, beginning August 26, 2024 13. Teacher Contract with Rilee Michaelson, High School Teacher, BA Step 1, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year; 14. Teacher Contract with Lakyn Johnson, Elementary Preschool Teacher, BA Step 1, .2 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year; 15. Teacher Contract with Christine Lake, Elementary School Teacher, MA Step 15, .8 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year; 16. Notice of Long-Term Substitute Assignment for Willard Hodge, per EMM Master Agreement, for the period beginning August 26, 2024 and ending no later than October 7, 2024; 17. School Management Invoice in the amount of $43,775.00; 18. EideBailly Invoice in the amount of $28,539.00; 19. PSEO Ridgewater College Administration Contract FY 2025; 20. 2024-2025 Collaborative agreement between WCMCA Head Start and Menahga Public School. Seconded by vote
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8. REPORTS
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8.1. Principals, Superintendent, AD
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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: Cherie Peterson Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Helen Lehto Community Education Rep: Andrea Haverinen Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Helen Lehto Building Advisory: Helen Lehto and David Treinen Rebranding Committee: Cherie Peterson, Katie Howard and David Treinen Region 5 Development Commission: Andrea Haverinen 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. Resignations
Description:
Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Samantha Workman, Paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2024. We thank Samantha for her 5 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Rachael Kicker, Paraprofessional, effective August 16, 2024. We thank Rachael for her 2 years dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Joyce Kallinen, Van Driver, effective August 12, 2024. Seconded by vote |
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9.2. Lane Changes
Description:
Motion by to approve the following lane change requests:
Bailey Baumgart, BA+20 to MA+10; Cory Kapphahn, MA+10 to MA+20; Nicholas Jasmer, BA+20 to MA+10; Katie Smith, BA+20 to MA; Lindsey White, MA+10 to MA+20; Kristi Lundsten, MA to MA+10; April Hodge, BA+10 to MA Seconded by vote |
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9.3. FMLA Request
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Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA starting on or about December 9, 2024.
Seconded by vote |
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10. MISCELLANEOUS REIMBURSEMENT RATES AND SUBSTITUTE PAY
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Motion by to approve the miscellaneous reimbursements and substitute teacher pay, as presented.
Seconded by vote
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11. E-LEARNING DAY PLAN
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Motion by to approve the E-Learing Day Plan as presented.
Seconded by vote
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12. POLICY UPDATES
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12.1. Policy 416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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12.2. Policy 418 Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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12.3. Policy 613 Graduation Requirements
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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13. ADULT/GUEST MEAL PRICING
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Motion by to approve the adult/guest meal prices for the 2024-2025 school year as follows: $2.40 for Breakfast and $5.00 for lunch.
Seconded by vote |
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14. INCREASE UNC TRACK MAINTENANCE CONTRIBUTION
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Motion by to increase the annual contribution to the UNC track maintenance fund from $2,500.00 annually to $15,000.00 annually for fiscal years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Seconded by vote |
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15. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS
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The following resolution was introduced by ___________________________ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHEREAS, MS 123B.02, Subd. 6 provides: "The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education."; and WHEREAS, MS 465.03 provides: "Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full."; and WHEREAS, every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Menahga Public School Dist 821 gratefully accept the following donations as identified below: The Shane Keranen Memorial Fund donated $1,500.00 for the pickleball court; $500.00 to Menahga Boys Baseball, $500.00 to Menahga Boys Basketball, $1000.00 to Menahga Girls Basketball, $1,000.00 to UNC Golf Program, $1,500.00 to Bingo for Books and $1,000.00 towards a new softball scoreboard. Donation from the Menahga Civic & Commerce Association in the amount of $2,000.00 to go towards the pickleball courts. Donation from Day Family Foundation in the amount of $5,000.00 to go towards the pickleball courts. The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows: voting aye: voting nay: absent: Whereupon, said resolution was declared duly adopted. |
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16. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION SUMMATIVE STATEMENT
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Chair Haverinen will present the Superintendent evaluation.
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17. ADJOURN
Description:
Motion by to adjourn the August 19, 2024 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
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18. Upcoming Meetings
Description:
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). |
