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. 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. 
V. Consent Agenda
V.A. Approve the Following Resignations:
V.A.1. Myles Knutson, PreK- 8 Principal
Effective June 30, 2026
V.A.2. Heather Suemnick, Bus Driver
Effective May 27, 2026
V.A.3. Dylan Long, Day Custodian - Morristown
Effective June 1, 2026
V.B. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coach:

Volleyball
Pam Heinz, 2nd Assistant - $3,523
V.C. Robynn Schwichtenberg, Community Education Summer 8U SoftBall Coach - $20/student registered = $320
V.D. Approve the Following Lane Change
V.D.1. Heather Snesrud, BS40 to BS50/MS effective September 15, 2026
V.E. Approve the Following New Hires
V.E.1. Bennett McCollow, PE Teacher - BS/Step A, $42,157
V.E.2. Sarah Ertl, PreK-5 Principal - $108,000
VI. Reports
VI.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal
Brandon Tagg, High School Principal
 
VI.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
VI.C. Board Member Reports
VI.D. Board Committee Reports
VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
VII. Information / Discussion
VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
425 Staff Development and Mentoring
426 Substitute Teacher Compensation
427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
501 School Weapons
VII.B. Discussion Regarding Health Office Coverage
VIII. Action
VIII.A. Approve the Following 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
 
VIII.B. Rescind Policy 428 Employee Use of Social Media (Adopted in 2014). This is covered under Policy 524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.
 
___ Rezac ___ Michael
___ Schneider ___ Bakken
___ Stangler ___ Tolzman
___ Heuss  
VIII.C. Approve the Following Contracts:
VIII.C.1. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Principal Myles Knutson Contract
VIII.C.2. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Principal Brandon Tagg Contract 
VIII.C.3. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Business Manager Margaret Jewison Contract
VIII.C.4. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Transportation Supervisor and Heavy Duty Mechanic Tauston Lamont Contract
VIII.C.5. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Food Service Director Anna Meschke Contract
VIII.C.6. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Building and Ground Supervisor River Henry Contract
VIII.C.7. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Superintendent's Administrative Assistant Cathy Hermel Contract
VIII.D. Approve the Education Identity and Access Management Resolution to designate Mark Winter, Superintendent, as Designated Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity Access Management (IOwA)
VIII.E. Approve the 2026-2027 MREA (Minnesota Rural Education Association) Membership - $1,840
VIII.F. Approve Resolution Adoping the School District's Fiscal Year 28 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan
VIII.G. Approve the 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget
VIII.H. Approve Memo of Understanding Between ISD #2143 and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Education Association Local #7281 Union
IX. Personnel
X. Adjournment

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Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 22, 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. 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:
V. Consent Agenda
Subject:
V.A. Approve the Following Resignations:
Subject:
V.A.1. Myles Knutson, PreK- 8 Principal
Effective June 30, 2026
Subject:
V.A.2. Heather Suemnick, Bus Driver
Effective May 27, 2026
Subject:
V.A.3. Dylan Long, Day Custodian - Morristown
Effective June 1, 2026
Subject:
V.B. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coach:

Volleyball
Pam Heinz, 2nd Assistant - $3,523
Subject:
V.C. Robynn Schwichtenberg, Community Education Summer 8U SoftBall Coach - $20/student registered = $320
Subject:
V.D. Approve the Following Lane Change
Subject:
V.D.1. Heather Snesrud, BS40 to BS50/MS effective September 15, 2026
Subject:
V.E. Approve the Following New Hires
Subject:
V.E.1. Bennett McCollow, PE Teacher - BS/Step A, $42,157
Attachments:
Subject:
V.E.2. Sarah Ertl, PreK-5 Principal - $108,000
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Reports
Subject:
VI.A. Principals' Reports
Myles Knutson, K-4 and Junior High School Principal
Brandon Tagg, High School Principal
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.C. Board Member Reports
Subject:
VI.D. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
VI.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
Subject:
VII. Information / Discussion
Subject:
VII.A. First Reading of Policies:
425 Staff Development and Mentoring
426 Substitute Teacher Compensation
427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
501 School Weapons
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Discussion Regarding Health Office Coverage
Subject:
VIII. Action
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve the Following 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:
VIII.B. Rescind Policy 428 Employee Use of Social Media (Adopted in 2014). This is covered under Policy 524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.
 
___ Rezac ___ Michael
___ Schneider ___ Bakken
___ Stangler ___ Tolzman
___ Heuss  
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Approve the Following Contracts:
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Principal Myles Knutson Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C.2. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Principal Brandon Tagg Contract 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C.3. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Business Manager Margaret Jewison Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C.4. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Transportation Supervisor and Heavy Duty Mechanic Tauston Lamont Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C.5. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Food Service Director Anna Meschke Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C.6. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Building and Ground Supervisor River Henry Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C.7. Approve July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Superintendent's Administrative Assistant Cathy Hermel Contract
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Approve the Education Identity and Access Management Resolution to designate Mark Winter, Superintendent, as Designated Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity Access Management (IOwA)
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Approve the 2026-2027 MREA (Minnesota Rural Education Association) Membership - $1,840
Subject:
VIII.F. Approve Resolution Adoping the School District's Fiscal Year 28 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.G. Approve the 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.H. Approve Memo of Understanding Between ISD #2143 and Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Education Association Local #7281 Union
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Personnel
Subject:
X. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
July 27, 2026
August 24, 2026
September 28, 2026

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