January 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting of the School Board
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I. Call to Order
Discussion:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Eric Griffith, David Hokanson, Ashley McFarland (absent), Jodi McShane, Matthew Munger, Tim Peterson, Wayne Whitwam, Superintendent, Lance Takkunen, Director of Business Services
VISITORS: Sarah Turcotte, Jason Wilcox, Lindsey Beier, Lori Sinnott, Shawna Jokinen, Bent Chouanard-Nguyen, Laura Bakker, Abigail Kipka, Luke Walker, Heather Holst, Sandi Peterson |
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II. Ceremonial Oath of Office
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III. Approve Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Election of Officers
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IV.A. Chair
Discussion:
Munger nominated Hokanson. Hokanson is elected Chair by acclamation.
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IV.B. Vice Chair
Discussion:
Hokanson nominated Munger. Munger is elected Vice Chair by acclamation.
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IV.C. Clerk
Discussion:
Peterson nominated McShane. McShane is elected Clerk by acclamation.
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IV.D. Treasurer
Discussion:
Munger nominated Peterson. Peterson is elected Treasurer by acclamation.
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V. Approve Consent Agenda
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V.A. Designate the firm of Rupp, Anderson, Squires and Waldspurger, PA as the District’s legal counsel for the 2025 year |
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V.B. Designate the Hermantown Star as the official newspaper for the district for the 2025 year
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V.C. Authorize the use of the Hermantown School District's website as an alternate dissemination of information method
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V.D. Set the mileage reimbursement rate at the IRS Standard Mileage Reimbursement rate for 2025 (.70 cents per mile)
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V.E. Designate Wayne Whitwam as the Local Education Authority Representative
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V.F. Authorize and designate Wayne Whitwam and Lance Takkunen to lease, purchase and contract for goods and services within the budget approved by the School Board
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V.G. Designate Wayne Whitwam to sign leases, purchases, and contract for goods and services
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V.H. Authorize Wayne Whitwam to approve contracts up to bid law threshold
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V.I. Authorize Wayne Whitwam to approve change orders on projects up to $25,000
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V.J. Authorize members of the Principals' Unit to approve contracts for D.J.s, yearbooks, photos, graduation rentals, and speakers for Staff Development
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V.K. Designate US Bank, North Shore Bank of Commerce, Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund, Centricity Credit Union and PMA Securities as depositories for all School District monies for the 2025 year
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V.L. Name Lance Takkunen, Shelly Janson, and Norman Nelis as designated representatives for the purpose of making electronic fund transfers on behalf of the School District
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V.M. The Board may authorize the use of a credit card by any officer or employee otherwise authorized to make a purchase on behalf of the district. If a district officer or employee makes or directs a purchase by credit card that is not approved by the School Board, the officer or employee is personally liable for the amount of the purchase. A purchase by credit card must otherwise comply with all statutes, rules, or district policy applicable to School District purchases
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V.N. Approval of Personnel Items
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VI. New Business
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VI.A. New Position Request for Middle School Home-Based Services Provider (action required)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.B. New Position Request for Middle School Paraprofessional (action required)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.C. Approve the MSDLAF/U.S. Bank Master Services Agreement and Appendix A-1 New Account/Change in Authorized Account Signers:
General Fund/Dental Fund/Health Fund/ACH Account remove Heather Holst and Matthew Munger and add David Hokanson, Chair and Tim Peterson, Treasurer (action required)
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VI.D. Compensation for Board Members
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VI.E. 2025 Committee and Outside Assignments
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VI.F. Naming Rights
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VII. Adjournment
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