Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order - June Rezac, Chairperson
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
I.B. Attendance
I.C. Additional Agenda Items
II. Approval
II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
III. Recognition
III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
IV. Presentation
IV.A. MSBA
V. Introduction of the Open Forum:
Comments from visitors should be informational in nature and not exceed 3 minutes per issue. The Board will not engage in a discussion or debate in those 3 minutes but will take the information and find answers if it is appropriate. As part of the protocol, visitors must keep their ideas and opinions related to policy issues. Depending upon the number of persons in attendance seeking to be heard, the School Board reserves the right to impose other limitations and restrictions as necessary in order to provide an orderly, efficient, and fair opportunity for those present to be heard. It is unacceptable for any speaker to slander, engage in character assassination or discuss student or personnel issues (i.e. teachers, coaches, bus drivers, principals, Board Members, etc.) at a public board meeting. The person(s) wishing to address the Board must stand at the provided lectern.

Closing of Open Forum when visitor comments:
The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School Board wishes to thank all the visitors who addressed the members during the open forum. At this time, the Board will not be taking action on the items raised during the open forum. 
VI. Consent Agenda
VI.A. Approve Continuing Contract Teachers (Tenure):
VI.A.1. Cameron Jensen, MS20/Step D - $57,747
VI.A.2. Jennifer Bowen, MS20/Step I - $66,706
VI.A.3. Connor Scharf, BS/Step D - $47,566
VI.A.4. Kelly Stanton-Nutt, MS30/Step N - $79,280
VI.A.5. Sean Benz, BS/Step K - $58,151
VI.B. Approve Non-Tenured Teacher Contracts:
VI.B.1. Allysa Bruns, BS10/Step D - $48,889
VI.B.2. Adelia Atherton, BS50/MS, Step B - $51,586
VI.B.3. Courtney Konakowitz, BS50/MS/Step F - $57,868
VI.C. Approve the Following Retirement:
VI.C.1. Tujwana "Teri" Byers, Food Service
Effective May 27, 2026
VI.D. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coaches:

Volleyball
Crystal Lamont, Head Coach - $6,189
Kelci Halvorson, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Ken Trnka, Volunteer 
Ashley Bauer, Junior High - $2,652

Football
Sam Stier, Head Coach - $6,189
Cory Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Chad Atherton, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Connor Scharf, 2nd Assistant - $3,523
Jon Bakken, Volunteer
Cameron Jensen, Volunteer
Mark Thompson, Volunteer
Bill John, Volunteer
Mark Stier, Volunteer
Hayden Hartman, Volunteer
David Schuster, Junior High - $2,652

Cross Country
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,189
VII. Reports
VII.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal
Brandon Tagg, High School Principal (In-Person)
 
VII.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
VII.C. Board Member Reports
VII.D. Board Committee Reports
VII.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
VIII. Information / Discussion
VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
418 Drug-Free Workplace / Drug-Free School
419 Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
420 Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
IX. Action
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
413 Harassment and Violence
416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
523 Policies Incorporated by Reference
IX.B. Approve Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places
IX.C. Approve the Following Contracts:
IX.C.1. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Contract with School Age Care Coordinator
IX.C.2. Approve the 2025-2027 Laundry Worker Contract
IX.C.3. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Nurse Contract
IX.C.4. Approve the 2025-2027 Food Service Contract
IX.C.5. 2026-2027 School Psychologist contract Shawna Petersen-Brown
IX.C.6. 2026-2027 School Psychologist Intern contract Lizzie Schwenn
IX.C.7. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Case Facilitator Contract
IX.C.8. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Clerical Contract
IX.D. 2026-2027 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
X. Personnel
XI. Adjournment

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Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order - June Rezac, Chairperson
Subject:
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
I.B. Attendance
Description:

Bakken, Jon ___
Heuss, Brenda ___
Michael, Gary ___
Rezac, June ___
Schneider, Jay ___
Stangler, Jeff ___
Tolzman, Troy ___
 
Subject:
I.C. Additional Agenda Items
Subject:
II. Approval
Subject:
II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items
Subject:
II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
II.C. Approve Financial Transactions
Attachments:
Subject:
III. Recognition
Subject:
III.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
IV. Presentation
Subject:
IV.A. MSBA
Subject:
V. Introduction of the Open Forum:
Comments from visitors should be informational in nature and not exceed 3 minutes per issue. The Board will not engage in a discussion or debate in those 3 minutes but will take the information and find answers if it is appropriate. As part of the protocol, visitors must keep their ideas and opinions related to policy issues. Depending upon the number of persons in attendance seeking to be heard, the School Board reserves the right to impose other limitations and restrictions as necessary in order to provide an orderly, efficient, and fair opportunity for those present to be heard. It is unacceptable for any speaker to slander, engage in character assassination or discuss student or personnel issues (i.e. teachers, coaches, bus drivers, principals, Board Members, etc.) at a public board meeting. The person(s) wishing to address the Board must stand at the provided lectern.

Closing of Open Forum when visitor comments:
The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School Board wishes to thank all the visitors who addressed the members during the open forum. At this time, the Board will not be taking action on the items raised during the open forum. 
Subject:
VI. Consent Agenda
Subject:
VI.A. Approve Continuing Contract Teachers (Tenure):
Subject:
VI.A.1. Cameron Jensen, MS20/Step D - $57,747
Subject:
VI.A.2. Jennifer Bowen, MS20/Step I - $66,706
Subject:
VI.A.3. Connor Scharf, BS/Step D - $47,566
Subject:
VI.A.4. Kelly Stanton-Nutt, MS30/Step N - $79,280
Subject:
VI.A.5. Sean Benz, BS/Step K - $58,151
Subject:
VI.B. Approve Non-Tenured Teacher Contracts:
Subject:
VI.B.1. Allysa Bruns, BS10/Step D - $48,889
Subject:
VI.B.2. Adelia Atherton, BS50/MS, Step B - $51,586
Subject:
VI.B.3. Courtney Konakowitz, BS50/MS/Step F - $57,868
Subject:
VI.C. Approve the Following Retirement:
Subject:
VI.C.1. Tujwana "Teri" Byers, Food Service
Effective May 27, 2026
Subject:
VI.D. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coaches:

Volleyball
Crystal Lamont, Head Coach - $6,189
Kelci Halvorson, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Ken Trnka, Volunteer 
Ashley Bauer, Junior High - $2,652

Football
Sam Stier, Head Coach - $6,189
Cory Immerman, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Chad Atherton, 1st Assistant - $4,411
Connor Scharf, 2nd Assistant - $3,523
Jon Bakken, Volunteer
Cameron Jensen, Volunteer
Mark Thompson, Volunteer
Bill John, Volunteer
Mark Stier, Volunteer
Hayden Hartman, Volunteer
David Schuster, Junior High - $2,652

Cross Country
Skyler Petry, Head Coach - $6,189
Subject:
VII. Reports
Subject:
VII.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal
Brandon Tagg, High School Principal (In-Person)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Board Member Reports
Subject:
VII.D. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
VII.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII. Information / Discussion
Subject:
VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
418 Drug-Free Workplace / Drug-Free School
419 Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction
420 Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions
515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
413 Harassment and Violence
416 Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
523 Policies Incorporated by Reference
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Approve the Following Contracts:
Subject:
IX.C.1. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Contract with School Age Care Coordinator
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C.2. Approve the 2025-2027 Laundry Worker Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C.3. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Nurse Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C.4. Approve the 2025-2027 Food Service Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C.5. 2026-2027 School Psychologist contract Shawna Petersen-Brown
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C.6. 2026-2027 School Psychologist Intern contract Lizzie Schwenn
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C.7. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Case Facilitator Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C.8. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Clerical Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. 2026-2027 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Personnel
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

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