July 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Wrenshall Board of Education
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1. Call to Order
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Chairperson
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Roll Call
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4. Adoption of Agenda
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Chairperson
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5. Regular Business
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5.a. Approval of Minutes
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Chairperson
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Approval of official minutes for the June 10 regular business meeting.
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5.b. Accept Business Office Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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5.c. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Jeff Pesta
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6. Informational Items
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Chairperson
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Regular Business
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6.a. Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Michelle Blanchard
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Optional Informational Principal's report.
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6.b. Community Education Report
Speaker(s):
Katie Beck
Description:
Optional Informational Report from the Community Education Coordinator.
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6.c. Enrollment Reports
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Monthly snapshot of current enrollment statistics
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6.d. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Update on dental insurance premiums. Health insurance premiums will be available in the Fall.
The District will need to prioritize the Instructional Technology strategic plan as 87 computers will need to be upgraded and all Chromebook leases have ended. 200 leased Chromebooks have been purchased.
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6.e. Board Director or Committee Reports
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Chairperson
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This is an opportunity for individual directors or committees to share information or reports with the full board.
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6.f. Propane Bus Grant Award
Speaker(s):
Ben Johnson
Description:
Wrenshall has been awarded a $35K Environmental Protection Agency grant to be used toward the purchase of a new propane powered school bus. The Board must decide if it wishes to accept the grant.
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6.g. Grant Writing Considerations
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Mary Carlson and Ben Johnson
Description:
The Grant Committee has been exploring possible compensation models for teachers working on grant applications. The Education Minnesota-Wrenshall master agreement describes the options for assigning a supervision assignment or extra duty.
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6.h. Safety Inspection Update
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Update and recommendations to the Safety Committee.
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6.i. Consideration of Partnerships with City of Wrenshall
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The City of Wrenshall has inquired about developing partnerships that may create efficiencies and cost savings for both governmental entities. Operating a fuel depot, snow removal and other grounds maintenance are possible partnerships that may be mutually beneficial. The Board may wish to consider exploring the topic further at the upcoming City Council meeting of July 10 or a future date.
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7. Action Items
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7.a. Ratify Principal's Association Master Agreement
Speaker(s):
Ben Johnson
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7.b. Appoint Identified Official with Authority (IOwA)
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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The District must appoint an administrator as the IOwA to provide access to secure reports within the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). The maximum length of the appointment is 365 days. Temporary access has been granted to the superintendent.
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7.c. Carlton-Wrenshall Raptor Sports Cooperative Administrative Host Agreement
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Jeff Pesta
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7.d. Minnesota State High School League Membership Annual Renewal
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The MSHSL orientation video and an explanation of the Board Representative's role (Director Johnson primary and Director Kloepfer secondary) can be found at this URL:
https://www.mshsl.org/school-board-resources
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7.e. Approve Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10-Year Plan
Speaker(s):
Eric Ankrum
Description:
The district is required to prepare and submit a 10-Year LTFM plan in accordance with Minnesota Statute 123B.595
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7.f. Resolution to Set Wait List Criteria for Grade Levels Closed for Open Enrollment
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
The Board temporarily closed grade levels 2,4, 5, & 6 by resolution on May 6. The Board must adopt a resolution to set the wait list protocol for prospective open enrollees in accordance with Minnesota Statute 124D.03.
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7.g. Approval of Family School Support Worker Services Agreement
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Jeff Pesta
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7.h. Comprehensive Insurance Policy Renewal
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Reliable Insurance Agency has renewed our property, liability, auto, workers' compensation and associated policies for Fiscal Year 2025.
Our claims rate is low, but our property replacement values have increased due to inflation and deductible levels will rise for the upcoming year. Due to high claim rates nationally and a lack of competition in the school insurance industry, our total premium cost will increase 16%. This is similar to other districts within our region (15-18% range). The policy documents have been reviewed by the administration. However, digital copies may not be available for posting to the agenda prior to the meeting.
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7.i. Resolution Calling the School District General Election
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
A resolution is required to establish the alignment of the election of three school board members to the general election. A notice is also given regarding the filing period for affidavits of candidacy.
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7.j. Minnesota School Boards Association Annual Renewal
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Includes BoardBook subscription and policy services.
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7.k. Policy Review Cycle
Speaker(s):
Mary Carlson
Description:
No policies to review at this time. All policies impacted by the 2024 legislative session are in force. The annual review and updating of the full policy book will begin with mandatory policy review in August and continue throughout the year until all updates are completed.
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7.m. Hiring Requests
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
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7.n. Minnesota Housing Grant Support
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Action item added as a result of discussion on Informational Item 6.g.
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7.o. EPA Propane Bus Grant
Speaker(s):
Jeff Pesta
Description:
Action item added following discussion of Information Item 6.f.
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8. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
Description:
Confirm any upcoming meetings of the Negotiations Committee, work session of August 1 and regular meeting of August 5.
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9. Adjournment
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Chairperson
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