Independent School District #238                                     

Mabel-Canton, Minnesota

School Board Meeting Agenda

December 20, 2022

Truth In Taxation Hearing 6:01 pm followed by Regular Board Meeting

Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50 

• Meetings of the Mabel-Canton school board may be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.021-Meetings by Telephone or Other Electronic Means-until further notice.  The December 20, 2022 Mabel-Canton Truth in Taxation Hearing will take place at 6:01 pm in Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50, followed by the regular school board meeting with one or more board members possibly participating by telephone or other electronic means.  Members of the public ARE permitted to attend this meeting.  Persons may monitor this meeting from a remote location by contacting the phone number:                 +1 515-518-6419 (PIN: 524571559)

I.    Call to Order

II.   Pledge of Allegiance

III. Agenda Changes/Additions 

IV.  Truth in Taxation - DISCUSSION

V.  Approval of Minutes

1. Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting, November 15, 2022
2. Minutes of the Special School Board/Strategic Planning Meeting, November 16, 2022
3. Minutes of the Special School Board/Strategic Planning Meeting, November 30, 2022
4. Minutes of the Special School Board/Strategic Planning Meeting, December 14, 2022

VI.   Chairperson’s Announcements

A.  Public Participation and Recognition

1. Comments^

VII. Consent Agenda-ACTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

A.  2021-22 Budget

B. Claims Report

C.  Donations: 

• $1,000 donated by anonymous donor for State Volleyball expenses
• $500 donated by U-2 BBQ & Catering for State Volleyball expenses
• $416 donated by M-C Booster Club for State Volleyball Banquet Tickets
• $2,871.80 donated by M-C Booster Club for State Volleyball hotel expenses
• $200 donated by Mabel Legion Auxiliary for State Volleyball expenses
• $250 donated by STS Plumbing & Heating for bussing expenses to State Volleyball
• $250 donated by Matthew & Tina Swenson for bussing expenses to State Volleyball
• $500 donated by Barney’s Bar & Grill for State Volleyball expenses
• $1,500 donated by Mabel Lions Club for State Volleyball fan bus expenses
• School supplies for student use donated by Mabel First Lutheran Church
• $500 donated by anonymous donors for State Volleyball expenses 

D.  Hire Jon Wangsness as JH Girls Basketball Coach

VIII. Reports 

1. Student Representatives
2. Committees:

• World’s Best Workforce
• Curriculum Review
• Facilities and Capital Outlay 
• Policy Committee
• COVID-19 Committee
• Hiawatha Valley Education District
• Southeast Service Cooperative

3. PreK-12 Principal
4. Superintendent

IX.  Enrollment

X.  Items for Action and/or Discussion

1.  Final Levy Certification - ACTION
2.  Teacher Seniority List - ACTION
3.  Six-Month Review of “Safe Learning Plan for 22-23” - ACTION
4.  Strategic Plan - DISCUSSION and/or ACTION
5.  Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places - ACTION

XI. Future Meeting and Calendar Updates

1. January 17, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
2. February 21, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
3. March 21, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

XII. Adjournment -ACTION

^ = Guideline for public comments: Three minutes per person, 15 minutes maximum per topic; complaints about personnel or individuals are not allowed; no board action will be taken during public comment; this is the only time during the meeting that audience participation will be allowed unless scheduled prior to the meeting.