December 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Special Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/READ MISSION STATEMENT
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The December 17, 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, 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. TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING AT 6:00 PM
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At 6:00 pm, Business Manager Heidi Hagen and Superintendent Jay Kjos will give a presentation for the Truth in Taxation hearing. An opportunity for questions from the public will be offered.
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3.1. CERTIFY 2024 PAYABLE 2025 LEVY
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Motion by to approve the certification of the 2024 payable 2025 levy.
Seconded by vote |
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4. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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4.1. Student/Staff Share
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4.2. Menahga Pathways
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Hope McAdow to give an update on Pathways.
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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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5.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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5.2. Communications
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6. SAFETY AND SECURITY (CLOSED MEETING Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivision 3)
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Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D. 01, Subdivivion 3
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7. 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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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. November 12, 2024 meeting minutes; December 2, 2024 policy committee meeting; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $ 5,708,606.39 3. Notice of assignment for the following extracurricular coach/advisor for the 2024-2025 School year: Bodie Berttunen, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Step 1;
4. Notice of Employee At-Will work assignment for the 2024-2025 School year: Karen Miska, Speech Language Specialist, per Employee At-Will Contract; 5. Regular Year Extended Time Services Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year, per Freshwater Agreement Contract; 6. Fund Balance Transfer from General Fund to Community Service Fund; School Readiness in the amount of $60,676.67; General Community Education in the amount of $24,323.33; Total Fund Transfer in the amount of $85,000.00; Seconded by vote
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9. KIMBALL MIDWEST INVOICES
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Motion by to approve the Kimball Midwest Invoices in the amount of $1,094.64 as presented.
Seconded by vote
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10. REPORTS
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10.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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10.2. 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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11. MREA BOARD MEMBER ELECTION
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MREA asks our board to consider voting one of its members to serve on MREA Board of Directors. Voting is due by December 31, 2024.
Motion by to nominate Seconded by vote
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12. OTHER PERSONNEL
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12.1. Resignations
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Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Jasmine Christiansen, part-time cook, effective December 13, 2024. We thank Jasmine for her 5.5 years of dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the resignation from Mari Hendrickson, Paraprofessional, effective December 20, 2024. We thank Mari for her 3.5 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Steve Lindroos, Bus Driver, effective December 31, 2024. We thank Steve for his 12.5 years of dedicated service to the students of our school. Seconded by vote |
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12.2. FMLA REQUEST
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Motion by to approve the request for up to 12 weeks FMLA on or about December 12, 2024.
Seconded by vote Motion by to approve the request for up to 4 weeks FMLA on or about May 2, 2025. Seconded by vote |
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13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION RELATED DUTIES
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Member moved the adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND DIRECTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO PERFORM OTHER ELECTION RELATED DUTIES WHEREAS, the board has canvassed the general election for school board members held on November 12, 2024 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 821, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. The chair and clerk are hereby authorized to execute certificates of election on behalf of the school board of Independent School District NO. 821 to the following candidates: a. Julia Kicker b. Sara Makela c. Cherie Peterson who have received a sufficiently large number of votes to be elected to fill vacancies on the board caused by expiration of terms on the first Monday in January next following the election, based on the results of the canvass. 2. The certificate of election shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. 3. After the time for contesting the election has passed and the candidate has filed all campaign financial reports required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 211A, the clerk of the school board is hereby directed to deliver the certificates to the persons entitled thereto personally or by certified mail. 4. The clerk is hereby directed to enclose with the certificate a form of acceptance of office and oath of office in substantially the form attached hereto. 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 the same: whereupon said resolution was declared, duly passed and adopted.
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14. POLICY
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14.1. Policy 208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies (Second Reading)
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Motion by to approve the second reading of Policy 208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies.
Seconded by vote
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14.2. Policy 202.1L School Board Member Compensation (First Reading)
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 202.1L School Board Member Compensation
Seconded by vote
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14.3. Policy 502m Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Student's Person (First Reading)
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 502m Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Student's Person
Seconded by vote
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14.4. Policy 517 Student Recruiting (First Reading)
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 517 Student Recruiting
Seconded by vote
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14.5. Policy 506 Student Discipline (First Reading)
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Motion by to approve the first reading of Policy 506 Student Discipline
Seconded by vote
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15. ADJOURN
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Motion by to adjourn the December 17, 2024 special meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
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16. Upcoming Meetings
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