Independent School District #238                                     

Mabel-Canton, Minnesota

Regular School Board Meeting Agenda

May 21, 2024

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 May 21, 2024 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:  Phone: +1 347-440-1894 / PIN: 443279245

I.    Call to Order

II.   Pledge of Allegiance

III. Agenda Changes/Additions 

IV.  Approval of Minutes

1. Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting, April 16, 2024

V.   Chairperson’s Announcements

A.  Public Participation and Recognition

1. Comments^

VI. Consent Agenda-ACTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

A.  2023-24 Budget

B.  Claims Report

C.  $2,500 to Paula Snell for District Assessment Coordinator

D.  Resignation from Paula Snell as District Assessment Coordinator 

E.  Resignation from Richard Bjertness as Custodian

D.  Donations: 

• $1,000 from MN Deer Hunter Association & Mabel Sportsmen Club for Archery Equipment
• $1,000 from Mabel-Canton Booster Club for Band/Choir trip transportation

VII. Reports 

Student Representatives

Committees:

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

PreK-12 Principal

Superintendent

VIII.  Enrollment

IX.  Items for Action and/or Discussion

A.  Solar Array - DISCUSSION and/or ACTION

B.  Update on Potential Bond Referendum - DISCUSSION

X. Future Meeting and Calendar Updates

1. June 18, 2024; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm 
2. July 16, 2024; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
3. August 20, 2024; School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

XI. 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.