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Sept. 21, 2021 School Board Minutes
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| School Board Meeting Minutes September 21, 2021 The Board of Education of Independent School District #238 met on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 6:01 pm in the Media Center. Members present in person: Adkins, Miller, Marquardt, Wilder, Weidemann, Tollefsrud, Livingood, Superintendent Kuphal Also present in person: Principal Michelle Weidemann, District Secretary Lisa Halverson, Aimee Lake, Rich Wicks, Heather Kleiboer, Lana Hollar, Jeff Rein Members absent: Student Representative Matthew McClimon Others present via visible-audible technology: Greg Turner The meeting was called to order by Chair Adkins at 6:01 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Agenda Changes/Additions: Motion to approve the agenda as written by Wilder, second by Livingood and carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Miller, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve the August 17, 2021 minutes. Consent Agenda: Motion by Wilder, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the consent agenda. Thank you for all the donations! PreK-12 Principal Report: - Great start to the school year. Miller Invitational was held today, with 13 schools participating - thank you to the Millers. - Elementary visited the steam engine’s prior to Steam Engine Days. - Thank you to the Booster Club for volunteering to run the football concession stand. - Homecoming week is scheduled for October 4-8, with coronation being held on Sunday, October 3rd at 5:00pm. - We have four foreign exchange students this year, coming from the countries Spain, Turkey, Georgia, and Estonia. Superintendent Report: nothing at this time. “Return to School Plan for 2021-22” Update: Motion by Weidemann, second by Wilder and carried unanimously, to approve the following changes to the “Return to School Plan” recommended by the COVID team: - if/when we reach a 7% threshold rate of positive cases, require the COVID Committee to step in for further direction. - put in writing our communication to families regarding students who are close contracts of a positive case. Fundraising List for 2021-22: Motion by Livingood, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the 21-22 Fundraising list, being open to discussion for additional fundraisers throughout the year if needed. Levy Limit and Proposed Levy Certification: Motion by Marquardt, second by Tollefsrud and carried unanimously, to approve the proposed max levy. Set Date for Truth-in-Taxation Hearing and final Levy Certification: Motion by Tollefsrud, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to schedule the Truth-in-Taxation hearing and final levy certification for December 21, 2021 at 6:01pm. Principal’s Contract for 2021-23: Motion by Wilder, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve the 21-23 Principal’s contract, with Weidemann abstaining. Teacher’s Contract for 2021-23: Motion by Weidemann, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve the 21-23 Teacher’s contract, with Wilder abstaining. Non-Certified Agreement for 2021-23: Motion by Wilder, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the 21-23 Non-Certified agreement, with Livingood abstaining. Potential School Calendar Changes for 2021-22 and 2022-23: No motion made. Board agreed to have the Calendar Committee discuss and bring recommendations to the board. Joint City Council / School Board Meeting: Gary will reach out to both City councils to see if there is interest in scheduling a meeting. MSHSL Activity Fees for 2021-22: this has been paid and is in the bills that were approved by the board. Future Meeting and Calendar Updates: October 19, 2021; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm November 16, 2021; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm December 21, 2021; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm January 18, 2022; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm Adjournment: Motion by Wilder, second by Marquardt and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:58 pm. Jason Marquardt, Clerk___________________________________ |
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