Independent School District #238                                     

Mabel-Canton, Minnesota

School Board Meeting Agenda

October 17, 2023

Regular Meeting 6:00 pm

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 October 17, 2023 Mabel-Canton regular school board meeting will take place at 6:00 pm in Mrs. Peter’s Science Room #50 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:  (+1 937-870-0288) (PIN:369834960)

I.    Call to Order

II.   Pledge of Allegiance

III. Agenda Changes/Additions 

IV.  Approval of Minutes

1. Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting, September 19, 2023

V.   Chairperson’s Announcements

A.  Public Participation and Recognition

1. Comments^

VI. Items for Action and/or Discussion

1. 2022-23 Audit Results - ACTION

VII. Consent Agenda-ACTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

A.  2023-24 Budget

B.  Claims Report

C.  Donations: 

• Hygiene products donated by the Salvation Army
• $2,000 donated to the M-C Football program by Michael Hosting
• $650 donated for Elementary Milk Break by Sheie WELCA

D.  Resignation from Stephanie Morken as Drama and Speech Coach 

E.  Resignation from Tyler Augedahl as Girls JV 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

B. 2023-24 Seniority List - ACTION

C. Transportation Contract with Bernard Bus Service - ACTION

D. Redefining Ready Report Card - DISCUSSION

5. Set Meeting Date and Time for Joint City Councils/School Board - ACTION 
6. Review Decorah Tuition Agreement - DISCUSSION 
7. $30,000 Anonymous Donation - ACTION

XI. Future Meeting and Calendar Updates

1. November 21, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
2. December 19, 2023; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
3. January 16, 2024; 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.