November 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the School Board
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I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Board of Education of Hermantown Independent School District No. 700 met in regular session on November 27, 2023. Chair, Heather Holst, called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
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II. Mission Statement
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III. Roll Call
Discussion:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lindsay Clauson, David Hokanson, Heather Holst, Ashley McFarland (absent), Matthew Munger, Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
VISITORS: Sarah Turcotte, Jason Wilcox, Michael Pothast, Bill Wietman, Mary Beth Moline, Sadie Kukowski, J.D., Dixie Mundle, Natalia Benson, Katie Marciniak, Garlynn Rosandich, Carolyn Petruga, Lori Sinnott, Lindsey Beier, Helena Parranto, Judy Miller, Elyzabeth Ohman, Miranda Gustad, Gretchen Appelwick, Lynda Nikko, Emily Corrin, Tyler Homstad, Stacy Homstad, Kari Shipman, Chris Sibell, Stephanie Youngman, Paige Tomlin, Lyndsey Knops, Kristian Hartmann, Connie Adamec, Becca Nisius, Michelle Ahlberg, Stacy Sosniecki, Madeline Armbruster, Alisha Wargin, Nate Hanson, Danielle Anderson, Natalie Zeleznikar, Jillian Godfrey, Jim Olson, Grace Billman, Alexandra Olsen, Luke Walker, Emily Bellamy, Kate Conklin, Abbie Pannkuk, Caroline McQuillan, Sandi Peterson, Lorene Botten, Darcey Danelski, Laura Bakker, Jen Flynn, John Muenich, Eric Borndal, Jenny Olson, Shawna Jokinen, Julie Patton |
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IV. Approve Agenda
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V. Approve Consent Agenda
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V.A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Board Meeting: November 13, 2023
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V.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #112821-112917 charged to the following funds and the Bank and Electronic Transfers:
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V.C. Approval of Personnel Items
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VI. Resolution to Accept Donations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Comments and Congratulations
Description:
Discussion:
Wietman. Recognized Hermantown Middle School Students of the Month for September, October and November. September: Andrea Marinos (5th), Dane Duncan (5th), Oliver Linde (6th), Kellan Albrecht (6th), Benji Rose (7th), Monty Casperson (7th), Megan Sweeney (8th), Aiden Albrecht (8th); October: Henry Rizzi (5th), Freya Effinger (5th), Nora Jackson (6th), Kylie Mell (6th), Rylie Giesen (7th), Luke Nelson (7th), Dylan Bergman (8th), Cadence Downs (8th); November: Mya Borndal (5th), Westen Kehoe (5th), Bridget Braaten (6th), Morgan Buck (6th), Sydnee Benner (7th), Easton Mathews (7th), Nolan Selzler (8th), Anna Bergerson (8th).
Whitwam. Recognized that Dec. 2 is Special Education Support Staff and Teachers Appreciation Day and gave a shout out to staff. |
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VII.A. Elementary, Middle, High School, and Community Education Reports
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VIII. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
Mary Beth Moline spoke about paraprofessionals/teachers
Katie Marciniak spoke about thanks and shared responsibility Jen Eckstrom spoke about paraprofessionals |
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IX. Correspondence
Discussion:
Holst shared correspondence she received regarding teacher negotiations with all Board members.
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X. Administrative Report
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X.A. Mike Pothast - World's Best Workforce Report
Discussion:
Mike Pothast presented on the World's Best Workforce Report. Reported the district goals that were in place prior to him taking over this roll and if those goals had been met.
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XI. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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XI.A. Enrollment Update
Discussion:
Up one student from last meeting.
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XI.B. Blueprint for Success
Discussion:
All groups have met at least once. Some of the first meetings were laying the groundwork and presenting what is already in place. The Community Engagement and Communication groups and the Time for Teachers to Collaborate and Calendar & Bell Schedules groups were combined, as many items overlapped. Will pull groups back together after doing the requested homework that came from meetings.
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XI.C. Negotiation Update
Discussion:
Shared an update on Teacher negotiations.
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XI.D. Arena Update
Discussion:
The City of Hermantown is moving forward with Kraus-Anderson as its contractor for the new arena and voted to move forward with an $18 million budget for the project.
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XII. Committee Reports
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No Committee Reports
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XIII. Old Business
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XIII.A. District Trip Approval Form: Wolf Ridge ELC
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XIII.B. Approval of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Job Description
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XIII.C. Approval of Human Resources Generalist Job Description
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XIII.D. MSBA District Policy Updates: Policies 413, 416, 506, 507, 515, 620
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XIII.E. Resolution to Open and Resolution to Close Grade 12 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
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XIV. New Business
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XIV.A. New Position Request for 3.5 Hour Cook's Helper
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XIV.B. Approval of 2024-25 School Calendar
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XIV.C. Board Meeting Dates for 2024
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XIV.D. Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts and Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places will Remain Open for School District Elections not Held on the Day of a Statewide Election |
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XIV.E. Certify 23 Pay 24 Levy
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XIV.F. Accept FY23 Audit
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XIV.G. Hermantown Arena Contracts / Fundraising
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XIV.H. Approval of World's Best Workforce Report
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XV. Closed Session for the Purpose of Contract Negotiations
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XVI. Reopen Meeting to the Public
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XVII. Adjournment
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