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. Administer Oath of Office to Student Board Members Grace Bartz and Miley Anderson by Chairperson June Rezac
IV. Recognition
IV.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
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 the Following Resignations:
VI.A.1. Kortney McKenna, Paraprofessional
Effective July 16, 2026
VI.A.2. Hannah Fessel, Paraprofessional
Effective 7/14/2026
VI.A.3. Tiffany Schmidtke, Head Cheerleading Coach
Effective June 24, 2026
VI.A.4. Patty Pettis, FCCLA Advisor
Effective June 25, 2026
VI.A.5. Sam Gavin, Junior High Football Coach
Effective June 29, 2026
VI.A.6. Kelci Halvorson, V Volleyball 1st Assistant/JV Coach
Effective July 20, 2026
VI.B. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coaches:

Cheerleading:
Milayna Watzek, Head Cheerleading Coach - $3,576

Football:
Eric Spiekerman, Head JH Football Coach - $2,652
Bruce Velzke, Volunteer JH Football Coach
Ryan Witte, Volunteer JH Football Coach

Volleyball:
Allison Sellers, Head JH Volleyball Coach - $2,652
VI.C. Approve the Following Extended School Year (ESY) Staff
VI.C.1. Susan Michael, Teacher - $39.63/hour
Milayna Watzek, Paraprofessional - $16.54/hour
Melissa Dwyer, Paraprofessional - $16.88/hour
VII. Reports
VII.A. Principals' Reports
Sarah Ertl, Pre-K-5 Principal
Brandon Tagg, Grades 6-12 Principal (In Person Presentation)
 
VII.B. Crystal Lamont, Community Education & Activities Director
VII.C. Board Member Reports
VII.D. Board Committee Reports
VII.E. Mark Winter, Superintendent
VIII. Information / Discussion
VIII.A. Discussion Regarding Student Handbook Updates
VIII.B. Discussion Regarding Health Office Coverage
VIII.C. First Reading of Policies:
208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
503 Student Attendance redline
504 Student Dress and Appearance redline
524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable use and Safety redline
IX. Action
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
425 Staff Development and Mentoring
426 Substitute Teacher Compensation
427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
501 School Weapons
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
IX.B. Approve Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election
IX.C. Approve Bid for Dairy Products
IX.D. Approve the Following Membership
IX.D.1. 2026-2027 Minnesota School Board Association Dues, Policy Services, and Boardbook Subscription Renewal $8,173
IX.E. Approve General Work Agreement Between Waseca Public Schools and WEM for the Position of Summer Special Education Occupational Therapy
IX.F. Approve the Foster Care Transportation Services Agreement Between Le Sueur County and WEM Public Schools
IX.G. Approve the 2026-2027 Activities Handbook
X. Personnel
XI. Adjournment

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Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 27, 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. Administer Oath of Office to Student Board Members Grace Bartz and Miley Anderson by Chairperson June Rezac
Description:

Do you [Grace Bartz and Miley Anderson],  solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Minnesota.

Do you promise to faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of Student Representative to the School Board of Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public Schools according to the best of your ability, to represent the voices and interests of your peers, and to uphold the policies and standards of our school community.

If so answer "I do"
Subject:
IV. Recognition
Subject:
IV.A. Approve the Resolution for Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
Attachments:
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 the Following Resignations:
Subject:
VI.A.1. Kortney McKenna, Paraprofessional
Effective July 16, 2026
Subject:
VI.A.2. Hannah Fessel, Paraprofessional
Effective 7/14/2026
Subject:
VI.A.3. Tiffany Schmidtke, Head Cheerleading Coach
Effective June 24, 2026
Subject:
VI.A.4. Patty Pettis, FCCLA Advisor
Effective June 25, 2026
Subject:
VI.A.5. Sam Gavin, Junior High Football Coach
Effective June 29, 2026
Subject:
VI.A.6. Kelci Halvorson, V Volleyball 1st Assistant/JV Coach
Effective July 20, 2026
Subject:
VI.B. Approve the Following 2026-2027 Coaches:

Cheerleading:
Milayna Watzek, Head Cheerleading Coach - $3,576

Football:
Eric Spiekerman, Head JH Football Coach - $2,652
Bruce Velzke, Volunteer JH Football Coach
Ryan Witte, Volunteer JH Football Coach

Volleyball:
Allison Sellers, Head JH Volleyball Coach - $2,652
Subject:
VI.C. Approve the Following Extended School Year (ESY) Staff
Subject:
VI.C.1. Susan Michael, Teacher - $39.63/hour
Milayna Watzek, Paraprofessional - $16.54/hour
Melissa Dwyer, Paraprofessional - $16.88/hour
Subject:
VII. Reports
Subject:
VII.A. Principals' Reports
Sarah Ertl, Pre-K-5 Principal
Brandon Tagg, Grades 6-12 Principal (In Person Presentation)
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Crystal Lamont, 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. Discussion Regarding Student Handbook Updates
Presenter:
Brandon Tagg
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion Regarding Health Office Coverage
Subject:
VIII.C. First Reading of Policies:
208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
503 Student Attendance redline
504 Student Dress and Appearance redline
524 Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable use and Safety redline
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Action
Subject:
IX.A. Approve the Following Policies:
425 Staff Development and Mentoring
426 Substitute Teacher Compensation
427 Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers
501 School Weapons
513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Approve Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Approve Bid for Dairy Products
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Approve the Following Membership
Subject:
IX.D.1. 2026-2027 Minnesota School Board Association Dues, Policy Services, and Boardbook Subscription Renewal $8,173
Subject:
IX.E. Approve General Work Agreement Between Waseca Public Schools and WEM for the Position of Summer Special Education Occupational Therapy
Subject:
IX.F. Approve the Foster Care Transportation Services Agreement Between Le Sueur County and WEM Public Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.G. Approve the 2026-2027 Activities Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Personnel
Subject:
XI. Adjournment

Upcoming Meetings
August 24, 2026
September 28, 2026
October 26, 2026

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