November 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Special Board Meeting

Description:  The November 12, 2024 special meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Haverinen  at                           with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board members present: Andrea Haverinen, Katie Howard, Helen Lehto, Cherie Peterson, Julia Kicker and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos.

Description:  Motion by                                 to adopt the agenda as amended/presented

Seconded by                          vote

Description:  Motion by                               to approve the draft of the audited financial statements and single audit, contingent upon no significant changes to the document.

Seconded by                             vote

Description:  Isabelle Brockpahler will be sharing her experience from the FCCLA National Conference that was held in Seattle, Washington.

Description:  Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivivion 3

Description:  If needed:
                        Motion by                           to remove the following from the consent agenda:

                        Seconded by                     vote

Description:  Motion by                           to approve the following consent items:

1.  October 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes; November 4, 2024 Policy Committee meeting;
2.  Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $ 5,424,826.64;

Description:  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
Policy Committee: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker and Helen Lehto

Description:  Strategic Plan Overview 

Description:  Motion by 

Seconded by                             vote

Description:  RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS
OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION
The following resolution was introduced by member ­­­­­­­­­­
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 821, as follows:

1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the general election of the voters of the district held on November 5, 2024, was in all respects duly and legally called and held.
2.As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of ­­­­­­­­­­5,152 voters of the district voted at said election on the election of  three school board members for four year term vacancies on the board caused by expiration of term on the first Monday in January next following the general election as follows:
Julia Kicker                          1,342         
Sara Makela                         1,280
Cherie Peterson                    930
Helen Lehto                         770
Dennis Anderson                 588
Write-In                               242
 
4.The school district clerk is hereby authorized to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part.(Attach Abstract and Return of Votes Cast)

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member

And upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
And the following voted against:
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
 

Description: 
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: Pumpkin Party Donations from:Coborns, Menahga First Responders, Viking Coca-Cola, KLN Family Brands, Astera Health, Jan’s Hair Affair, Shell Gas Station, Gateway Lions Club, Sunnybrook Auto Sales, Todd Wadena, West Central Communications, Community First Bank, Glister Excavating, Common Spirit, Tru-Bilt Industries, Menahga VFW, A1A Sandblast, VFW Auxiliary Post, K&K Auto, Lamb Weston, Citizens National Bank, Senior Citizens Center, Kenmark Screen Printing, Wolf Lake Wolf Pack, Tracey Treinen, Weverly Funeral Home, Jones Pearson Funeral Home, and Jessi Wattenhofer; $1,835.00 from Cloud N9ne Club Incorporated to the Menahga Band Program. Resolution seconded by  _________________________

The vote on adoption of the Resolution was as follows:
   voting aye:
   voting nay:
   absent:
   Whereupon, said resolution was declared duly adopted.

Description:  Motion by                          to accept, with gratitude, the following grant(s);Innovative Schools Project Grant processed by the Menahga Education Foundation in the amount of $5000.00. Seconded by                    vote

Description:  Motion by                                to adjourn the November 12, 2024 special  meeting of the Menahga Public School board at

Seconded by                         vote

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