December 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the School Board
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I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
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II. Mission Statement
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III. Roll Call
Discussion:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lindsay Clauson, Heather Holst, David Hokanson, Ashley McFarland, Matthew Munger, Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
VISITORS: Sarah Turcotte, Jason Wilcox, Stacy Homstad, Bill Wietman, Dana Carlson, Lindsey Beier, Lori Sinnott, Todd Mell, Adam Lilyquist, Gretchen Appelwick, Derrick Rohman, Jodi McShane, Eric Griffith, Julie Patton, Julie Lenz, Heather Hren, John Muenich, Connie Adamec |
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IV. Approve Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. LHB - Elementary Facilities Assessment Presentation
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VI. Truth in Taxation Presentation
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VII. Approve Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Board Meeting: November 25, 2024
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VII.B. Approval and authorization of audited vouchers for payment #115427-115525 charged to the following funds and the Bank and Electronic Transfers:
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VII.C. Approval of Personnel Items
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VIII. Resolution to Accept Donations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. FY22 Audit Presentation
Discussion:
Zak Sharpe presented on behalf of WIPFLI on the FY24 audit.
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X. Comments and Congratulations
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X.A. Elementary, Middle, High School, and Community Education Reports
Discussion:
Muenich. Recognized Ken Alhberg and Nick Allen for their successful holiday concert season and thanked them for their help with setting up the Elementary and Middle school concerts. Congratulated Pam Pilon on her retirement as the High School Counseling Secretary.
Apelwick. Recognized Claire Scharfenberg for her work coordinating the elementary holiday concerts. Also recognized Jim Lennartson for organizing the bus schedule to shuttle kids to the high school and back for the concerts. Whitwam. Congrats to Lance for his Audit. Takkunen. Thanked the support staff in the District Office for their help with the audit. Peterson. Congratulated the Hermantown/Proctor Boys Bowling Team for winning the State Championship. |
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X.B. Elk's Senior Students of the Month: Ainsley Thole & Everett Homan
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XI. Recognition of Visitor Business
Discussion:
No Visitor Business.
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XII. Correspondence
Discussion:
No Correspondence.
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XIII. Superintendent's Discussion Items
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XIII.A. Enrollment Update
Discussion:
Steady. No changes.
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XIII.B. K-12 Special Education Program Review
Discussion:
Billy Jo Steen, Executive Director of Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative, is meeting with Wayne and Administrators on Friday to review the K-12 Special Education Program Review document and discuss how the NLSEC can partner with the district to address concerns.
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XIII.C. Hermantown Recreation Initiative
Discussion:
The Arena Legacy Fund is attempting to get a sponsor to fund a portion of the cost of lockers for the varsity hockey locker rooms.
Walking the trail from the high school to the arena has become dangerous, as the Pleasure Rink is at the end of the trail and is too slippery to be a designated path. We either need to make a designated trail around the rink or close the trail and make people use the sidewalk. After discussion, it was decided to close the trail and have people use the sidewalk. |
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XIII.D. Other
Discussion:
Received an update regarding unemployment for summer. The state of Minnesota spent $46 million in the first year of the initiative and $58 million the second year. The state has $35 million remaining for year three. Therefore, 60% of the remaining costs will fall back on school districts. At current estimate, $79,000 could be our cost for Summer 2025.
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XIV. Committee Reports
Discussion:
Peterson. Attended the Arena Board meeting. They currently have a candidate to replace Dave Huttle as Arena Manager.
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XV. Old Business
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XV.A. 2025 Board Meeting Dates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XV.B. Certify 24 Pay 25 Levy
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XV.C. Accept FY24 Audit
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XVI. New Business
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XVI.A. Resolution for Indigenous Peoples' Day
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XVII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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