School Board Regular Meeting Minutes

June 21, 2022

The Board of Education of Independent School District #238 met on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 6:00 pm in Science Room #50.

Members present in person: Adkins, Marquardt, Weidemann, Tollefsrud, Livingood, Wilder, Superintendent Kuphal

Also present in person: Principal Weidemann, District Secretary Lisa Halverson, Rich Wicks, Susie Munroe, Nicky Eiken

Present via visible-audible technology: Jennifer Burroughs

Members Absent: Miller, Student Representative Matthew McClimon

The meeting was called to order by Chair Adkins at 6:00 pm.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Motion by Wilder, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the revised agenda naming Adam Wilder as JV FB Coaching applicant, and adding Item Q- Additional Bond Expenditures to Items for Action and/or Discussion.  

Motion by Livingood, second by Marquardt and carried unanimously, to approve the May 17, 2022 minutes.  

Susie Munroe reported on Q-Comp progress.  100% of our teachers met at least one goal, and 70% met their personal goals.  

Consent Agenda:  Motion by Weidemann, second by Tollefsrud, with Wilder abstaining from the vote and carried unanimously, to approve the following:  

1. 2021-22 Budget
2. Claims Report
3. Donation: $25 from Anonymous Donor for Music Department
4. Resignation - Paul Tollefsrud as JV Basketball Coach
5. Hire Paul Tollefsrud as Head Baseball Coach
6. Hire Adam Wilder as JV Football Coach
7. Increase of 47.5 Para hours/week across several programs
8. Increase of .2 FTE for Stephanie Morken for Elementary Music

Curriculum Review Committee:  Kindergarten plans to stay with the math curriculum they currently use.  First-Third grade will be going with the Everyday Math Curriculum, and Fourth Grade-Twelfth Grade will go with Reveal Math Curriculum.

Southeast Service Cooperative Committee:  Mabel-Canton uses the following services from SSC: Career Navigators, Future Forward Software, Senior High Knowledge Bowl, IEA Environmental Management, SSC Mach OSHA.  M-C is first on the list to receive four dozen chairs from SSC when the time comes.  

Principal Report:

• Thank you to everyone who helped with graduation.  Congratulations to all graduates and to our Co-Valedictorians, Emily Carolan and Molly Lee.
• High School Summer School finished last week and Elementary Summer School is scheduled for August 1-12.  
• We plan to contract with Lyle next year for Spanish 1.
• Still looking to fill the following positions:  HS PE/Health/Social Studies, Drama Instructor, and coaches for JV boys basketball, JH boys basketball, JH football.  
• Michelle and Heather Wilder plan to attend an Alice training in Lanesboro on July 12th.

Superintendent Report:  

•  Gary reminded Board Members Wilder, Tollefsrud, and Livingood they are up for re-election this year and the filing dates are August 2-16.  

Enrollment was reviewed.

Items for Action and/or Discussion:

1.  Motion by Livingood, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the food & milk prices for 2022-23, noting families will be responsible for paying for breakfast and lunch this year.
2. Motion by Marquardt, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve the 2022-23 Preliminary Budget.  
3. Motion by Wilder, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve 2022-23 Resolution for Membership in MSHSL.  
4. Motion by Marquardt, second by Wilder and carried unanimously, to approve the 6-month periodic review of the Safe Learning Plan.       
5. Gary noted a couple changes include: 403B contribution increase and his 120 day contract will change to 100 day contract.  Daily rate of pay will remain the same.  Motion by Marquardt, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the Superintendent’s Contract for 2022-23.  
6. Motion by Weidemann, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Teachers on Special Assignment.  Language specific to the Dean of Students position.  
7.  Additional stipend of $5303 to Heather Wilder’s contract.  Motion by Marquardt, second by Tollefsrud with Wilder abstaining from the vote and carried unanimously, to approve Heather Wilder as Part-Time Dean of Students for 2022-23.    
8. Motion by Wilder, second by Tollefsrud and carried unanimously, to approve FY 2023-25 Contract with IEA for Environmental, Health and Safety Management Services.     
9. Motion by Weidemann, second by Tollefsrud and carried unanimously, to approve the $6400-7000 cost to update the Strategic Plan through MSBA if Staff Development does not pay for it.  
10. Motion by Tollefsrud, second by Wilder and carried unanimously, to reschedule the August Board meeting to Thursday, August 25th at 6pm. 
11. Motion by Wilder, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve $7724 bus cost for Monday-Friday 10+ student transportation for Track and Golf to Lanesboro.  If less than 10 students are out for these sports, they will be transported by van at a cost of $4064, rather than the bus fee.  
12. Motion by Weidemann, second by Marquardt and carried unanimously, to approve Gary Kuphal as the Identified Official with Authority for the MDE External User Access Recertification System.
13. Motion by Livingood, second by Tollefsrud and carried unanimously, to approve MSBA 2022-23 Dues & Membership.  
14. Discussion held on 2022-23 Student/Parent Handbook changes.  Second and final reading will be at the July meeting.
15. Discussion held on 2022-23 Extra Curricular Handbook changes.  Second and final reading will be at the July meeting.
16. Discussion held on 2022-23 SAC Handbook changes.  Second and final reading will be at the July meeting.  
17. Motion by Marquardt, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to get bids for Air Conditioning in the Media Center & Band Room, and approved a temporary Humidification System in the gym.  Gary will check on the number of years left on the gym floor warranty.                 

Future Meeting and Calendar Updates:

1. July 19, 2022; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
2. August 25, 2022; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
3. September 20, 2022; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
4. October 18, 2022; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

Adjournment:  Motion by Marquardt, second by Livingood and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:55 pm. 

Jason Marquardt, Clerk___________________________________