October 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/READ MISSION STATEMENT
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The October 21, 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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3.1. Student/Staff Share
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3.1.1. EPA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANT OPPORTUNITY
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Kari Tomperi and Rebecca Nemeth will present a grant opportunity for the school.
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3.1.2. MENAHGA TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN
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Ashley Walvatne to discuss the changes and improvements they have made to the Menahga Teacher Evaluation Plan.
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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
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. September 16, 2024 meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $ 5,239,932.76; 3. Notice of assignments for the following extra-curricular coach/advisors for the 2024-2025 School Year: Jolene Harris, FCCLA Advisor Step 2, Randy Thompson, Co-Yearbook Class Advisor Step 1, Hope McAdow, Co-Yearbook Advisor Step 1, Wade Hukriede, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach Step 9; Luke Davidson, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach Step 8; Rylan Aho, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Step 7, Austin Rife, Junior High Wrestling Coach Step 3; Sam Olson, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Step 7; Isaiah Hahn, Junior High Boys Basketball Coach Step 9; Isaiah Hahn, Junior High Girls Basketball Coach Step 9; Nick Jasmer, Junior High Boys Basketball Coach Step 6, Nick Jasmer, Junior High Girls Basketball Coach Step 6; Katri Haapala, Girls Assistant Basketball Coach Step 1, Michelle Koch, High School Student Council Step 9;
4. Notice of Assignment with Amanda Aho, Concession Manager for the 2024-2025 School Year; 5. Notice of Assignment with Kerry White, Instructional Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year; 6. Notice of Assignment with MaryAnn Honga, Van Driver, for the 2024-2025 School Year; 7. Work Assignment for Shirley Torma, Route Bus Driver, per Transportation Handbook, beginning October 21, 2024; 8. 2024-2025 Park Rapids, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley, Menahga and Nevis Cooperative Agreement for Boys Hockey. Seconded by vote
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7. KENMARK INVOICE
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Motion by to approve the Kenmark Invoices in the amount of $4,702.00 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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8. REPORTS
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8.1. Principals, AD, 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: 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. FORM POLICY COMMITTEE
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Motion by
Seconded by vote |
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10. OTHER PERSONNEL
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10.1. Resignations
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Motion by to accept the resignation from Glenn Row, .5 Bus Driver, effective October 18th, 2024. We thank Glenn for his 1 year of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the resignation from Elena Niemela, District Secretary, effective November 8th, 2024. We thank Elena for her 6.5 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
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11. SENIORITY LISTS
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Motion by to approve the seniority lists for the 24-25 school year, as presented, for EMM Licensed Staff and EMM Paraprofessional Staff.
Seconded by vote
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12. 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: Pickleball Court Donations: $500.00 donation from Ron and Annamae Holzworth, $100.00 donation from Headwaters Chapter of Good Sam, $500.00 from American Legion Post 212, $500.00 from Star of the North (Marines), $2,000.00 from VFW Post 6206, $20.00 from Connie Baso, $25.00 from Connie Carlson, $25.00 from Julie Steinkraus, $25.00, $25.00 from Kathleen Walczak, $50.00 from Anna Baso, $50.00 from Jackie Wilson, $1,500.00 from the Shane Keranen Foundation, $50.00 from Jamie Baso, $1,000.00 from KLN Enterprises, $2,500.00 from West Central Telephone. 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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13. APPROVE TO ATTEND NATIONAL CONFERENCES
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Motion by to approve the Superintendent to attend the National AASA Superintendent Conference in New Orleans on March 6-8, 2025.
Seconded by vote Motion by to approve the Athletic Director to attend the National Athletic Directors Conference in Austin, Texas on December 13-17, 2025. Seconded by vote Motion by to approve the Board Chair attend the National School Boards Association Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on April 4-6, 2025. 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 indication the proxy VOTE FOR ALL or DO NOT VOTE FOR ANY of the nominees listed.
Seconded by vote
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15. BUS PURCHASE PRE-APPROVAL
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Motion by to approve the bus purchase from United Bus Sales not to exceed $91,000.00.
Seconded by vote |
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16. CALL FOR MEETING TO CANVASS ELECTION
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Chair Haverinen called for the election to be canvassed on
(Timeline: 3 to 10 days after election) Day: Date: Time: Place: |
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17. ADJOURN
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Motion by to adjourn the October 21, 2024 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
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18. Upcoming Meetings
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November 12, 2024, Special Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
December 17, 2024, begin at 6:00 (allowing for Truth in Taxation hearing). |
