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June 15, 2021 School Board Minutes

School Board Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2021
The Board of Education of Independent School District #238 met on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Media Center.

Members present in person: Adkins, Miller, Marquardt, Wilder, Livingood, Weidemann, Superintendent Kuphal
Also present in person:  Principal Michelle Weidemann, Business Manager Aimee Lake, District Secretary Lisa Halverson, Rich Wicks, Susie Munroe, and Jennifer Burroughs 
Members absent:  Tollefsrud and Student Representative Matthew McClimon
 
The meeting was called to order by Chair Adkins at 6:00 pm.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Agenda Changes/Additions: Motion to approve the revised agenda by Miller, second by Marquardt and carried unanimously, to approve the agenda. 

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Miller, second by Wilder and carried unanimously, to approve the May 18, 2021 minutes.  

Q-Comp Program Review:  Susie Munroe reported the Elementary and High School students met their math goals this year.  All teachers met at least one goal this year.  

Consent Agenda: Motion by Wilder, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the consent agenda.  
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Student Representative Report:  
 No report given.    
PreK-12 Principal Report:  
Congratulations to the graduating class!
Congratulations to the Spring sports teams and good luck to the Trap team!
Still have open positions to fill for upcoming school year.
Superintendent: 
Construction started Monday, June 7th and it’s going well.
Gary attended AASA meetings in Rochester the last two days.  He recommends the next Superintendent at Mabel-Canton be supported by the board to attend these.  

Enrollment:  Enrollment was reviewed.

Items for Action and/or Discussion:
Retirement Letter:  Neil Folstad, School Custodian - Motion by Marquardt, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve approve Neil’s retirement and advertise for a custodian with a boiler’s license.
FY22 Preliminary Budget - Motion by Miller, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve the FY22 Preliminary Budget.
Designation of Identified Official with Authority for the MDE External User Access Recertification System - Motion by Wilder, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to designate Gary as the IOwA.  
First Reading of Extra-Curricular Handbook of 21-22 - Discussion held.  No action needed.
First Reading of PreK-12 Handbook for 21-22 - Discussion held.  No action needed.  
Facilities and Capital Outlay Committee Recommendations - Motion by Marquardt, second by Miller and carried unanimously, to approve the Facilities and Capital Outlay Committee recommendations.  .
Senior Open Campus Lunch - Motion by Livingood, second by Marquardt and carried unanimously, to approve senior open campus lunch with Fridays extended through Flex period for a longer lunch break.  Will review again next year.  
School Insurance Quote - Motion by Wilder, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the school insurance quote.  
Additional .5 FTE ELementary Teacher - Motion by Wilder, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve hiring an additional .5 FTE for another First grade teacher to split the large upcoming group.  
Bond Project Cost/Expenditure Approval Process - Motion by Marquardt, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the bond project cost/expenditure process.
MSBA 21-22 Dues - Motion by Widemann, second by Wilder and carried unanimously, to approve the $3,497.00 MSBA 2021-22 dues.

Future Meeting and Calendar Updates:
July 27, 2021; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
August 17, 2021; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
September 21, 2021; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm 
October 19, 2021; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

Adjournment:  Motion by Marquardt, second by Livingood and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:20 pm. 
Jason Marquardt, Clerk___________________________________
 


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