School Board Regular Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2023
The Board of Education of Independent School District #238 met on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Science Room #50.
Members present in person: Adkins, Weidemann, Tollefsrud, Wilder, Miller, Marquardt, Livingood, Student Representatives Anna Wheat and Matthew McClimon
Also present in person: Principal Weidemann, District Secretary Lisa Halverson, Aimee Lake, Stacey Wilson, Stephanie Morken, Charlene Selbee with Fillmore County Journal
Member absent: Superintendent Kuphal
The meeting was called to order by Chair Adkins at 6:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Motion by Miller, second by Wilder and carried unanimously, to approve the agenda.
Oath of Office was recited. Motion by Miller, second by Marquardt and carried unanimously, to approve the re-election of Traci Livingood, Diane Wilder and Dustin Tollefsrud as School Board members.
Motion by Weidemann, second by Wilder and carried unanimously to approve the election of officers to remain the same, which is Cristal Adkins as Chair, Chris Miller as Vice Chair, Jason Marquardt as Clerk, and Diane Wilder as Treasurer.
Motion by Livingood, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the December 20, 2022 minutes.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Tollefsrud, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the following, with many thanks for all the donations:
A. Authorization for the Business Manager, School Board Treasurer, and/or Superintendent to make wire transfer of funds for the purpose of reinvestments.
B. Authorization for the Business Manager Office and/or Superintendent to issue checks, electronic fund transfers and wire transfers.
C. Authorization for the Business Manager and/or Superintendent to invest funds not needed for current expenses.
D. Authorization for the use of facsimiles and bitmap signatures for the 2023 school board officers on payroll and voucher checks.
E. Authorization for the Business Management Offices, Principal and/or the Superintendent to sign the Activity Fund checks with signatures needed for withdrawal.
F. Authorization for the Business Management Offices and/or the Superintendent to execute and file applications for State and Federally funded programs.
G. Designation of Official School District Newspaper. (currently Fillmore County Journal)
H. Designation of Official Law Firm (currently Kennedy & Graven)
- Designation of Official Depositories (currently MN Liquid Asset Fund, Bank of the West and First Southeast Bank of Canton)
J. School Board Salaries (currently Chair at $90.00 per meeting, Officers at $80.00 per meeting, Directors at $70.00 per meeting and additional meetings at $40.00 not same night as regular meetings)
K. Official Communication Channels (currently Midwest Radio Family/WIZM, KDEC, KVIK, KTTC/FOX 47) Remind 101
L. School Board Meeting Dates, Times and Location (currently 3rd Tuesday of month at 6:00 pm, Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50)
M. 2021-22 Budget
N. Claims Report
O. Donations:
- Stationary bike for Wellness Room donated by Lyle Morley
- $1,000 for Volleyball and Girls Basketball programs donated by Diane Wilder/Collins Aerospace
- Supplies for Sewing Class donated by Marsha Tollefson
- 24 Carnations for Parents Night
- School Supplies donated by Area Church Councils
P. Resignation - Tanya Kidder as Special Education Paraprofessional
Q. Hire Jodi Wagner as Special Education Paraprofessional
Reports
- Student Representative:
- 5 M-C students attended Dorian Music Festival at Luther College last Sunday and Monday. 900 students attended overall from area schools. Student Reps had positive feedback and were appreciative of the opportunity.
- Quarter 2 ends Thursday - No school Friday
- Choir attended a workshop in Rushford last Saturday.
- Student Council is planning for an upcoming dance.
- FFA is planning dress up days/activities for FFA Week.
- Drama Club performs their play this Sunday at school, then again at Caledonia on January 28th.
- Committees:
- World’s Best Workforce -No Report
- Curriculum Review - No Report
- Facilities and Capital Outlay - Next meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
- Policy Committee - No Report
- COVID-19 Committee - No Report
- Hiawatha Valley Education District - Diane was selected to participate in HVED’s organizational study so will be setting up a phone interview with a consultant from Achieve Consulting.
- Southeast Service Cooperative - Jason will be meeting with Steve to discuss operations at the COOP and provide information if needed.
- SSC, MASA Region 1, and Kasson-Mantorville Public Schools are hosting the Legislator/School Leader Breakfast Forum on Friday, February 10, 2023, 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Minnesota WiFi Performing Arts Center at Kasson-Mantorville High School. Area superintendents will be providing presentations related to school finance, the importance of local decision making, and funding equality. Join them for a continental breakfast at 8:15 AM followed by the program starting at 8:30 AM. Admin CEUs will be provided.
- PreK-12 Principal -
- M-C 6th grade placed 2nd at the Math Wizards contest, and many placed individually.
- Mock interviews with local businesses are being held today and tomorrow for our Juniors and Seniors. Thank you to these businesses for their time with this.
- We are still looking to fill a custodian position.
- Tanya Kidder, Para has resigned. Thank you to Tanya for her 8 years here at M-C! A new Para has been hired and will be starting February 13.
Items for Action and/or Discussion
C. Motion by Marquardt, second by Miller and carried unanimously, to keep the committee assignments the same, including the COVID Response Team.
- In Gary’s absence, the board agreed to table the discussion on the Superintendent position for the 2023-24 school year until next month.
- Motion by Miller, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve the Resolution directing the Administration to make recommendations to reductions in programs, staffing and reasons therein.
- Motion by Wilder, second by Livingood and carried unanimously, to approve the Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Calendar year 2024.
- Motion by Livingood, second by Wilder and carried unanimously to approve the following snow day proposal:
- Snow days #4 & #5 will be made up on February 20, 2023 and April 6, 2023
- Snow days #6-9, students will not be required to make up. Staff will be required to make these days up, use PTO, or take them unpaid.
- E-Learning days was discussed, but must be put into place prior to the start of the year per MDE. Will consider putting this in place for next year.
- Motion by Tollefsrud, second by Weidemann and carried unanimously, to approve the revised budget for 2022-23 school year.
- Discussion held. No action was taken.
Future Meeting and Calendar Updates:
- February 21, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
- March 21, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
- April 18, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
Adjournment: Motion by Wilder, second by Livingood, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:42 pm.
Jason Marquardt, Clerk___________________________________
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