December 11, 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 December 11, 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, Matthew Munger, Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
VISITORS: Sarah Turcotte, Nicole Minnehan, Jason Wilcox, Cynthia Claus, Lindsey Beier, Sadie Kukowski, Stacy Sosniecki, Alison Thorson, Maddy Armbruster, Adam Armbruster, Judy Miller, Dixie Mundle, Katie Marciniak, Brent Chouanard-Nguyen, Jen Mellin, Greg Mellin, Paige Tomlin, Kristine Holt, Terry Gilbert, Laura Bakker, Bill Wietman, Jessica Williams, Lori Sinnott, Lilly Grieco, Josie Grieco, Jon Grieco, Morgan Grieco, Natalia Benson, Stephanie Youngman, Kate Conklin, Darcey Danelski, Emily Corrin, Janet Borash, Amy, Kristian Hartmann, Donna Drontle, Thomas Kaczor, Abigail Kipka, Chris Sibell, Jill Hansen, Erin McMahon, Miranda Gustad, Nicole Zwak, Lynda Nikko, Kristal Berg, Julie Takkunen, Dina Post, Craig Peterson, Jenny Olson, Sara Andrews, Candice Webber, Lorene Botten, Gretchen Appelwick, Katie Brown-Mesedahl, Alexandra Olsen, Jen Flynn, Sandi Peterson, Liesa Klyn, Nate Hanson, Abbi Adamec, Julie Lenz, Connie Adamec, Luke Walker, John Muenich, Heather Hren, Dacia Selzler, John Wojciuk, Michael Michelizzi, Tyler Billehus, Susan Cox, Tammy Ward, Amy Kenow |
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IV. Approve Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Truth in Taxation Presentation
Discussion:
Lance Takkunen led the Truth in Taxation presentation.
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VI. Approve Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Board Meeting: November 27, 2023
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VI.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #112788-112820, #112918-113036 charged to the following funds and the Bank and Electronic Transfers:
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VI.C. Approval of Personnel Items
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VII. FY22 Audit Presentation
Discussion:
Zak Sharpe with WIPFLI gave the FY22 audit presentation.
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VIII. Comments and Congratulations
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VIII.A. Elementary, Middle, High School, and Community Education Reports
Discussion:
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VIII.B. Elk's Senior Students of the Month: Madeline Moore & Ryan Lancour
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IX. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
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X. Correspondence
Discussion:
No Correspondence.
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XI. Administrative Report
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XI.A. Wayne Whitwam - MCA Testing Data
Discussion:
Superintendent Wayne Whitwam presented on MCA Testing Data from 2022-23.
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XII. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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XII.A. Enrollment Update
Discussion:
Up four students from last meeting, which includes some homeschool students that are taking specialist classes in buildings.
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XII.B. Blueprint for Success
Discussion:
Partnering with Cirrus to write a grant worth up to $100,000 which would be used to hire someone to coordinate career pathways, etc. As of today, each of the groups have met with Whole Child having already met twice. Next meetings will be scheduled for January.
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XII.C. Negotiation Update
Discussion:
Met with Support Professionals tonight and will meet with Teachers on Wednesday for negotitations.
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XII.D. Arena Update
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XIII. Committee Reports
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XIV. Old 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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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIV.C. Board Meeting Dates for 2024
Action(s):
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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
Action(s):
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XIV.G. Approval of World's Best Workforce Report
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XV. New Business
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XV.A. Hermantown Arena Contracts / Fundraising
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XV.B. Resolution for Indigenous Peoples' Day
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XV.C. Boys Basketball Advertising
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XVI. Closed Session for the Purpose of Contract Negotiations
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XVII. Reopen Meeting to the Public
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XVIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
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